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
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 2 of 10
What does a Jewish community traditionally have to provide for someone who becomes impoverished?
Question 3 of 10
The phrase "One who loves money is never satisfied with money," is from
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 6 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 7 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 8 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 9 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 10 of 10
Credit cooperatives that helped Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century were called

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