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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.

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Question 1 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 2 of 10
What does a Jewish community traditionally have to provide for someone who becomes impoverished?
Question 3 of 10
According to Jewish law, should one give money to a beggar on the street?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following statements about tzedakah is true?
Question 5 of 10
According to a rabbinic teaching, when a beggar stands before you asking for money
Question 6 of 10
The corners of fields, which were designated for the poor, are called
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 8 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 9 of 10
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
Question 10 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?

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