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Judaism: Equality

Jewish teaching on wealth and poverty

  • 3 things to know
  • Paper 3

Overview

Absolute and relative poverty, Deuteronomy 14:22–29 and what it commands every third year, tzedakah and ma'aser kesafim, Maimonides' levels of giving, Perkei Avot 4:1 on riches, and pe'ah.

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Key term

How do Jews distinguish absolute poverty from relative poverty?

Who and when

What causes poverty in the UK and the world, according to many Jews?

Key term

What does Deuteronomy 14:22–23 command?

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  1. 1

    How do Jews distinguish absolute poverty from relative poverty?

    Model answer

    Absolute poverty means lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, water and shelter. Relative poverty means being much poorer than most people in one's own society.

  2. 2

    What causes poverty in the UK and the world, according to many Jews?

    Model answer

    Many Jews point to unemployment, low wages, illness, debt and discrimination as causes of poverty. War, unfair trade and natural disasters cause poverty worldwide.

  3. 3

    What does Deuteronomy 14:22–23 command?

    Model answer

    Deuteronomy 14:22 commands Jews to set aside a tenth of their produce every year. The tithe was eaten in celebration at the place God chose.

  4. 4

    What does Deuteronomy 14:28–29 command every third year?

    Model answer

    Every third year the tithe is stored in the towns for those in need. The Levite, the stranger, the orphan and the widow may come and eat their fill.

  5. 5

    What promise does Deuteronomy 14:29 attach to giving to the poor?

    Model answer

    Deuteronomy 14:29 promises that God will bless the work of those who provide for the needy.

  6. 6

    What is tzedakah?

    Model answer

    Tzedakah is the Jewish duty to give to the poor, from the Hebrew word for justice. Charity is seen as justice owed to the poor, not optional kindness.

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