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War & Peace Quiz

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

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
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 2 of 10
What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?
Question 3 of 10
According to Rabbi Joshua ben Korha, the concept of peace is in direct opposition to what?
Question 4 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 5 of 10
How did the rabbis in the Mishnah categorize King David's wars of territorial expansion?
Question 6 of 10
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 7 of 10
What is Maimonides' principle for how to lay siege on a city?
Question 8 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
Question 9 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 10 of 10
Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?

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