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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
What kind of war does the Talmud prohibit?
Question 3 of 10
According to the Torah, what did Amalek do to deserve the scorn of the Israelites?
Question 4 of 10
What were the Freedom Seders?
Question 5 of 10
According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?
Question 6 of 10
In 1967 Israel fought a war that was
Question 7 of 10
Complete this quote from the Talmud: "If someone comes to kill you_________"
Question 8 of 10
True or false: A great deal of Jewish law focuses on the issue of attacking non-combatants.
Question 9 of 10
The Hebrew name for the Israeli army is
Question 10 of 10
What is Maimonides' principle for how to lay siege on a city?
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