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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 Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Torah, what did Amalek do to deserve the scorn of the Israelites?
Question 4 of 10
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 5 of 10
According to the Talmud, what kind of consultations must be completed before a discretionary war of expansion?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following countries did not declare war on Israel after Israel was declared a state in 1948?
Question 8 of 10
True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.
Question 9 of 10
In 1967 Israel fought a war that was
Question 10 of 10
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?

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