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
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 2 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 3 of 10
What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?
Question 4 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: One who is waging an "obligatory war" is still commanded to fulfill all of his daily mitzvot.
Question 6 of 10
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 7 of 10
According to the Book of Samuel, the commandment to erase the nation of Amalek extends to
Question 8 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what must an Israelite army do prior to attacking an enemy?
Question 9 of 10
How many times has Israel been in a war with Iran?
Question 10 of 10
According to Rabbi Joshua ben Korha, the concept of peace is in direct opposition to what?
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