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War & Peace Quiz

How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

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Peace is one of Judaism’s most revered concepts. And yet Jewish tradition assumes that war is inevitable. How much do you know about the Jewish ethics and laws of combat?

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Question 1 of 10
How many times has Israel been in a war with Iran?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: According to Jewish law, it is permitted to threaten to use prohibited force against an enemy in order to deter an actual war.
Question 4 of 10
How did the rabbis in the Mishnah categorize King David's wars of territorial expansion?
Question 5 of 10
True or False: Some German Jews fought for the Germans in World War I.
Question 6 of 10
Which of these sages refers to "obligatory war" as a positive commandment?
Question 7 of 10
According to Rabbi Joshua ben Korha, the concept of peace is in direct opposition to what?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?
Question 9 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what are the Israelites supposed to do if the seven nations of Canaan do not accept the terms of peace offered to them?
Question 10 of 10
In 1967 Israel fought a war that was
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