Froggy Jumps Questions about TzedakahOnline version Help Froggy get across the pond by answering these questions about Tzedakah by Mark Roth 1 According to Rambam, the highest form of tzedakah protects this by helping a person become self-sufficient rather than dependent. a Dignity b Responsibility c Fairness 2 “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh” teaches that every Jew shares this for the welfare of others. a Responsibility b Belonging c Fairness 3 Tzedakah is not random kindness; it is guided by this principle of justice, as implied by the word’s root צ־ד־ק. a Fairness b Belonging c Trust 4 Providing help in a way that keeps someone connected to the community strengthens this, not just their bank account. a Belonging b Trust c Hope 5 Giving anonymously, as described by Chazal, preserves this between giver and recipient and avoids shame. a Trust b Hope c Belonging 6 The prophets describe acts of justice and kindness as planting seeds for future redemption, creating this for those in need. a Hope b Repair c Belonging 7 The Torah commands, “Tzedek tzedek tirdof” — teaching that charity is an expression of this value, not optional generosity. a Justice b Repair c Balance 8 Helping the vulnerable is a step toward tikkun olam, the mending of what is broken in society. a Repair b Trust c Fairness 9 The Rambam warns against giving too little or too much; wise tzedakah requires this. a Balance b Caretaking c Belonging 10 Humans are described in Bereishit as guardians of Hashem's world; supporting others reflects this role. a Caretaking b Opening c Resources
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