Tzedakah Quiz

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

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
Credit cooperatives that helped Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century were called
Question 2 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 3 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 6 of 10
Tithing is known in Hebrew as
Question 7 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 8 of 10
According to the Mishnah, how much of one’s fields must one leave unharvested for the needy?
Question 9 of 10
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following is an example of tzedakah in biblical law?

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