2025 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies J625/03 Judaism Beliefs and teachings & Practices (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025)

Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Morning GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies J625/03 Judaism Beliefs and teachings & Practices Time allowed: 1 hour (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025) INSTRUCTIONS •Use black ink. •Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown. •Answer all the questions. INFORMATION •The total mark for this paper is 63. •The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ]. •Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*). •Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be assessed in questions marked with a pencil (). •This document has 12 pages. ADVICE •Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2025 [601/8594/6] DC (ST) 334818/3 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 1 (a)Describe what Jews mean by the term Kosher. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [3] (b)Describe the Jewish belief in G-d being everywhere. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [3] (c)Name the three parts of the Tenakh. 1....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... 2....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... 3....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... [3] (d)Outline the importance of Pikuach Nefesh for many Jews. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [6] (e)‘The Shema is the most important Jewish prayer.’ Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should: •analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent views within Judaism •refer to sources of wisdom and authority. 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