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Combat and Conflict in Judaism
Combat and Conflict in Jewish Tradition. Jewish Views on War and Peace. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.
Exemptions from Military Service in Judaism
The Torah lists several categories of men who are exempt from war fighting.
Pacifism in Jewish Law
Jewish tradition never embraced complete pacifism, though minimizing violence has always been a priority.
Jewish Ideas of Peace and Nonviolence
In Judaism, peace is not merely the opposite of war, but denotes an ideal state of affairs.
How Many Jewish New Years?
In ancient times there were four new years on the Jewish calendar.
The History of Rosh Hashanah, From the Torah to the Temples
The meaning of the holiday changes over time.
Rosh Hashanah 101
The Jewish New Year is a time of rejoicing and serious introspection.