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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.

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Question 1 of 10
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 2 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: The halakhah (Jewish law) regarding interest-free loans apply to Jews and non-Jews.
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these organizations should you be giving money to first?
Question 5 of 10
Who is required to give tzedakah?
Question 6 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 7 of 10
According to a rabbinic teaching, when a beggar stands before you asking for money
Question 8 of 10
What does the Hebrew word “tzedakah” mean literally?
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
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
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