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.

How much do you know about tzedakah?

Question 1 of 10
Tithing is known in Hebrew as
Question 2 of 10
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 3 of 10
The call in Isaiah to "take the poor into your homes," read as the Haftarah on which holiday?
Question 4 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 5 of 10
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
Question 6 of 10
How does the Talmud respond to someone who says, “I give this coin to the poor so that my sick child may recover?”
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 8 of 10
According to Jewish law, when choosing who will receive tzedakah funds, who takes first priority?
Question 9 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 10 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these organizations should you be giving money to first?
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