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?

Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is an example of tzedakah in biblical law?
Question 2 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 3 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 4 of 10
In the Bible, commandments regarding assistance for the poor are modeled after which of these?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, which of these organizations should you be giving money to first?
Question 6 of 10
How does the Talmud respond to someone who says, “I give this coin to the poor so that my sick child may recover?”
Question 7 of 10
The corners of fields, which were designated for the poor, are called
Question 8 of 10
The phrase "One who loves money is never satisfied with money," is from
Question 9 of 10
The call in Isaiah to "take the poor into your homes," read as the Haftarah on which holiday?
Question 10 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
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