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Tzedakah Quiz

Tzedakah, or righteousness, is often interpreted as charity, because Judaism views giving as the ultimate act of righteousness.

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?

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Question 1 of 10
What does gemilut chasadim mean?
Question 2 of 10
According to Maimonides' Ladder of Tzedakah, what is the lowest level of giving charity?
Question 3 of 10
True or Fale: "What is mine is mine and what is yours is yours," is a good attitude toward wealth in Jewish tradition.
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish law, when choosing who will receive tzedakah funds, who takes first priority?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, should one give money to a beggar on the street?
Question 6 of 10
The call in Isaiah to "take the poor into your homes," read as the Haftarah on which holiday?
Question 7 of 10
The Book of Proverbs states that the doing of righteousness and justice is preferable to God than
Question 8 of 10
According to the “Ladder of Tzedakah,” what is the highest level of tzedakah?
Question 9 of 10
The Talmud distinguishes between charity and benevolence in three ways. Which is not a way
Question 10 of 10
Who composed the famous “Ladder of Tzedakah” which prioritizes the best forms of charity?

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