What is absolute poverty?
Having enough money for food and clothing but not for luxuries
Not being as well off as most people in a country
Not having enough money to meet basic human needs
What is relative poverty?
Not having access to basic human needs
Working and earning a wage each month
What does Judaism teach about the acquisition of wealth?
You must not share with others
You should acquire money any way you can
It must be gained from honest work
What does the commandment of tzedakah encourage Jews to do?
Look after the world
Earn money honestly
Give to charity
What are Maimonides' eight levels of charity?
Guidance for Jews in the Torah about giving to charity
Telling Jews how much they should give to charity
The commandments that Jews are obliged to follow
Why are natural disasters bad for people living in LEDCs?
These disasters create more natural resources
Other people do not try to help them after the disaster
They do not have any defence against these disasters
Which of these activities is the organisation Tzedek involved in?
Helping women in India on low incomes
Supporting prisoners in the UK
Training teachers for schools in Israel
Why does Judaism teach that having compassion is important?
It will provide wealth for those who show it
It follows the example set by God
People who have compassion will not suffer in this life
In which countries would Tzedek mostly work?
Countries with many Jewish residents
Those experiencing serious poverty
Places where residents live in relative poverty
What does 'gemilut hasadim' mean?
Asking for forgiveness
Justice for the poor
Doing acts of loving-kindness