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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
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
Question 2 of 10
Who composed the famous “Ladder of Tzedakah” which prioritizes the best forms of charity?
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 corners of fields, which were designated for the poor, are called
Question 5 of 10
True or false: The halakhah (Jewish law) regarding interest-free loans apply to Jews and non-Jews.
Question 6 of 10
Who is required to give tzedakah?
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
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 10 of 10
Credit cooperatives that helped Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century were called

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