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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
According to the Talmud, what kind of consultations must be completed before a discretionary war of expansion?
Question 2 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
Question 3 of 10
How did the rabbis in the Mishnah categorize King David's wars of territorial expansion?
Question 4 of 10
How many times has Israel been in a war with Iran?
Question 5 of 10
According to Jewish law, when besieging a city the invading army must:
Question 6 of 10
Which of these wars started with Israeli pre-emptive attacks?
Question 7 of 10
The Hebrew name for the Israeli army is
Question 8 of 10
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 9 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 10 of 10
In the Mishnah, the rabbis describe a category of "commanded wars" that are to be fought against whom?
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