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Nature & the Environment Quiz

How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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The environment impacts so many aspects of life, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. How much do you know about green issues in Jewish thought and practice?

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Question 1 of 10
Which of these Jewish principles can be used as a guide when dealing with issues of genetic engineering?
Question 2 of 10
Contemporary Jewish thinkers have drawn on Jewish texts to address which of these issues?
Question 3 of 10
The word "jubilee" comes from the Hebrew word "yovel," meaning what?
Question 4 of 10
In what book does the commandment to be fruitful and multiply the earth first appear?
Question 5 of 10
What is the name for the prohibition of unnecessary cruelty to animals?
Question 6 of 10
The ancient compilation known as Perek Shirah (Chapter of Song), is based on what idea?
Question 7 of 10
Which Israelite tribe was not given agricultural land and essentially remained urban?
Question 8 of 10
What is the traditional Jewish theological understanding of humanity’s relationship with the earth?
Question 9 of 10
Baal tashhit or "do not destroy," is a concept based on the biblical injunction not to destroy fruit-bearing trees. The rabbis extend it to include what else?
Question 10 of 10
The following quote is attributed to what great Jewish thinker: "It is not only forbidden to destroy fruit-bearing trees but whoever breaks vessels, tears clothes, demolishes a building, stops up a fountain or wastes food, in a destructive way, offends against the law of 'thou shalt not destroy.'"
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