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Tzedakah Quiz

Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness.

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Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness. As in most areas of life, here too Jewish tradition makes practical demands and specifies expectations.

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Question 1 of 10
According to the Talmud, before giving money to an organization, what should you do?
Question 2 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 3 of 10
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 5 of 10
According to the Mishnah, how much of one’s fields must one leave unharvested for the needy?
Question 6 of 10
True of false: According to rabbinic law, one should give tzedakah to one's own near relatives who are poor before giving to the rest of her city's poor.
Question 7 of 10
Every morning on your way to work, you pass a woman who asks for money for food. Her clothing is dirty and ragged, but you’re not sure if she’s just faking it. According to Jewish law, what should you do?
Question 8 of 10
Who composed the famous “Ladder of Tzedakah” which prioritizes the best forms of charity?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following statements about tzedakah is true?
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