The Status of a Sage’s Wife

Quiz

1 - The obligation to honor Torah sages is:

• From the Torah.
• A Rabbinic enactment.
• A custom.

2 - Is there an obligation to honor the wife of a Torah sage?

• Yes, the wife of a sage is like a sage.
• Only if she is also very learned.
• Yes but is only a custom.

3 - If a Torah sage dies is it an obligation to honor his widow?

• No.
• Only she is also very learned.
• According to most opinions, yes.