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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
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 2 of 10
Which of these sages refers to "obligatory war" as a positive commandment?
Question 3 of 10
According to Rabbi Simeon ben Gamliel, what three things preserve the world?
Question 4 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 5 of 10
What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?
Question 6 of 10
According to the Talmud, what kind of consultations must be completed before a discretionary war of expansion?
Question 7 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what must an Israelite army do prior to attacking an enemy?
Question 8 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?
Question 10 of 10
True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.

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