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
About the end of poverty, the Torah teaches
Question 2 of 10
According to Jewish law, how much tzedakah must one give?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 4 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 5 of 10
In the Bible, giving tzedakah mainly takes what form?
Question 6 of 10
The prohibition against humiliating a beggar comes from which Jewish text?
Question 7 of 10
Which social worker helped found the Maxwell Street Settlement House, the Women's Loan Association, and the Juvenile Protective Association?
Question 8 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following statements about tzedakah is true?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: The halakhah (Jewish law) regarding interest-free loans apply to Jews and non-Jews.
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