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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 the following countries did not declare war on Israel after Israel was declared a state in 1948?
Question 2 of 10
According to the Talmud, what kind of consultations must be completed before a discretionary war of expansion?
Question 3 of 10
In the Mishnah, the rabbis describe a category of "commanded wars" that are to be fought against whom?
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.
Question 6 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what must an Israelite army do prior to attacking an enemy?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: One who is waging an "obligatory war" is still commanded to fulfill all of his daily mitzvot.
Question 8 of 10
Complete this quote from the Talmud: "If someone comes to kill you_________"
Question 9 of 10
When did the Israeli Supreme Court outlaw torture?
Question 10 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
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