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Question 1

What does Leviticus 19:18 teach and what does it say

Answer 1

It says “love your neighbour as yourself”
And it teaches to love everyone, as kindness is seen as an essential part of Jewish life

Question 2

Why must Jews be kind and how do they do this

Answer 2

It says so in the Torah
- supporting others
- helping strangers
- treating everyone with respect

Question 3

Tzedakah

Answer 3

means giving to those in need, not as charity but as a duty to create a fair society

Question 4

Pushkes

Answer 4

are small collection boxes where families save money to donate to the poor or to community causes.

Question 5

Gemilut hasadim

Answer 5

refers to acts of kindness, such as visiting the sick or helping someone in need

Question 6

What does the Torah teach about Kindness?

Answer 6

1. Show kindness to others
   - helping strangers
   - supporting poor
   - treating everyone with respect

Question 7

Leviticus 19:18

Answer 7

“Love your neighbor as yourself”

Question 8

Chesed

Answer 8

kindness

Question 9

What is Tzedakah (5)

Answer 9

1. Means righteous giving
2. giving to those in need
3. not a charity but a duty
4. done to create a fair society
5. Pushkes are placed in Jewish homes to collect donations

Question 10

What is Pushkes (2)

Answer 10

1. Small collections boxes
2. Families save money to donate to poor

Question 11

What is Gemulit Hasadim (4)

Answer 11

1. Acts of kindness
2. everyday life things
   (can be small or big)
3. Does not require money
4. Done without expecting anything in return

Question 12

Why do Jews do Tzedakah? (2)

Answer 12

1. practices reflect the beliefs of Jews
   2.’helping others bring holiness to everyday life’

Question 13

What is the Jewish belief about why humans were made?

Answer 13

1. Humans were made to be caretakers of the Earth
2. Should help protect and preserve

Question 14

Genesis 2:15

Answer 14

“work it and take care of it”
- God commands adam

Question 15

Stewardship meaning

Answer 15

Using resources wisely and ensuring they are available for future generations

Question 16

What do Jews believe about humanity’s responsibility (3)

Answer 16

1. Believe God created everything
2. believe everything in the world is a gift from God
3. Believe that it is a duty to protect everything given by God

Question 17

Jews belief of destroying the environment

Answer 17

seen as disrespect to God’s creations

Question 18

What is Tikkun Olam? (3)

Answer 18

1. means repairing the world
2. encourages Jews to fix what is broken in todays world
   (society and nature)

Question 19

What does Tikkun Olam include [3]

Answer 19

1. Helping those in need
2. Protecting the environment
3. Fighting for justice

Question 20

Deuteronomy 15:7

Answer 20

“You shall not harden your heart of shut your hand against your needy brother”

Question 21

How is Tikkun Olam practiced through environmental care? [3]

Answer 21

1. use fewer resources
2. avoid waste
3. protecting nature

Question 22

How do Jewish communities practice Tikkun Olam? [3]

Answer 22

1. food banks
2. support refugees/homeless
3. raise money for disaster reliefs

Question 23

What is Tzedek [4]

Answer 23

Charity that supports poverty relief.
1. education
2. health care
3. development

Question 24

What is Jewish Care? [4]

Answer 24

Charity that helps elderly and vulnerable members in the Jewish communities.
1. housing
2. care services
3. social support

Question 25

What is World Jewish relief?

Answer 25

Charity that provides emergency aid during natural disasters and long term support for communities in need.

Question 26

Who do the Jewish relief programme help?

Answer 26

Usually within Jewish communities, but many extend worldwide to fulfill values of Tikkun Olam

Question 27

How do Jewish organizations provide help? [3]

Answer 27

1. food banks 2. financial help 3. run social services

Question 28

How do Jewish organizations impact communities?

Answer 28

1. reduce food insecurity 2. break the cycle of poverty 3. strengthen communities

Question 29

What are Strengths of Jewish relief efforts [5]

Answer 29

1. immediate help 2. long-term solutions 3. promote community 4. promotes responsibility 5. follows religious teaching

Question 30

What are Weaknesses of Jewish relief efforts [4]

Answer 30

1. rely on donations 2. funs may not always be available 3. focus on Jewish communities more 4. cannot solve systematic poverty alone

Question 31

What is ma'aser?

Answer 31

the concept of giving a tenth of their income to charity.

Question 32

what festivals emphasize giving to those in need [2]

Answer 32

Purim, Yom Kippur

Question 33

What are some challenges for Jewish Charity Work? [3]

Answer 33

1. Financial- not everyone can afford to give 2. Balancing priorities- supporting family while meeting personal needs 3. Moral dilemmas- Should Jews only give to Jewish communities?

Question 34

Strengths of relying on charity [3]

Answer 34

1. proved vital support for those in need 2. strengthens communities + religious identity 3. encourages generosity + social responsibility

Question 36

Weaknesses of relying on Charity [3]

Answer 36

1. some people struggle to give 2. not all charity efforts create long term solutions 3. reliance on donations can make funding uncertain