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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
True or false: Jews traditionally give tzedakah just before Shabbat and festivals.
Question 2 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 3 of 10
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 4 of 10
According to the Mishnah, how much of one’s fields must one leave unharvested for the needy?
Question 5 of 10
The phrase "One who loves money is never satisfied with money," is from
Question 6 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 7 of 10
According to the Torah, if a farmer or his workers missed a section of the field during harvesting
Question 8 of 10
The call in Isaiah to "take the poor into your homes," read as the Haftarah on which holiday?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is an example of tzedakah in biblical law?
Question 10 of 10
What does gemilut chasadim mean?
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