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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?

You answered {{correct}} of 10 correctly

Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is not a loan regulation found in the Torah?
Question 2 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 3 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 4 of 10
According to the Talmud, before giving money to an organization, what should you do?
Question 5 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 6 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 7 of 10
Who composed the famous “Ladder of Tzedakah” which prioritizes the best forms of charity?
Question 8 of 10
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
Question 9 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 10 of 10
What does the Hebrew word “tzedakah” mean literally?
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