Jewish beliefs on wealth Flashcards
1
Q
jewish beliefs on wealth?
A
- all jews should give one tenth of their money to the poor
- though work is important, shabbat should also be honoured
all money should be made honestly - jews believe it is not wrong to be rich
- tzedek
2
Q
tzedek?
A
- help with poverty
- justice giving to the poor
3
Q
Use of wealth?
A
- giving to charity
- helping family and friends
- buying material things
- paying for holidays and travel
4
Q
poor?
A
- spend all money
- don’t have a job
- cost of living crisis
- debt and taxes
- illnesses leading people not to work
5
Q
rich?
A
- financial decisions
- luck - lottery
- saving
- inheritance
- have good jobs
- work hard