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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
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 2 of 10
True or false: One who is waging an "obligatory war" is still commanded to fulfill all of his daily mitzvot.
Question 3 of 10
Which of these sages refers to "obligatory war" as a positive commandment?
Question 4 of 10
According to the Book of Samuel, the commandment to erase the nation of Amalek extends to
Question 5 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 6 of 10
When did the Israeli Supreme Court outlaw torture?
Question 7 of 10
The Talmud explicitly prohibits the waging of war in a situation where the casualty rate exceeds what percent of the population?
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
Which of the following countries did not declare war on Israel after Israel was declared a state in 1948?
Question 10 of 10
According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?
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