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?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 2 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
Question 3 of 10
Complete this quote from the Talmud: "If someone comes to kill you_________"
Question 4 of 10
According to Rabbi Joshua ben Korha, the concept of peace is in direct opposition to what?
Question 5 of 10
According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?
Question 6 of 10
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 7 of 10
According to Rabbi Simeon ben Gamliel, what three things preserve the world?
Question 8 of 10
True or False: According to Jewish law, communal self-defense and personal self-defense are the same thing, with the same rules.
Question 9 of 10
According to the Torah, what did Amalek do to deserve the scorn of the Israelites?
Question 10 of 10
According to Jewish law, when besieging a city the invading army must:
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