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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?

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Question 1 of 10
True or false: In Judaism, peace is an eschatological dream, not a goal for the here-and-now.
Question 2 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Book of Samuel, the commandment to erase the nation of Amalek extends to
Question 4 of 10
The Talmud explicitly prohibits the waging of war in a situation where the casualty rate exceeds what percent of the population?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 6 of 10
Complete this quote from the Talmud: "If someone comes to kill you_________"
Question 7 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
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
The Hebrew name for the Israeli army is
Question 10 of 10
In 1967 Israel fought a war that was
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