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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
Which of these prayers concludes with an appeal for peace?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following people was an Israeli prisoner of war in Gaza?
Question 4 of 10
How did the rabbis in the Mishnah categorize King David's wars of territorial expansion?
Question 5 of 10
According to the Book of Samuel, the commandment to erase the nation of Amalek extends to
Question 6 of 10
The Hebrew word shalom means "hello" and "goodbye" and what else?
Question 7 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 8 of 10
According to Deuteronomy, what are the Israelites supposed to do if the seven nations of Canaan do not accept the terms of peace offered to them?
Question 9 of 10
According to the Torah, which is these people is NOT qualified for an exemption from battle?
Question 10 of 10
Which Jewish scholar posited that members of Amalek could be welcomed as converts to Judaism?
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