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OCR GCSE Religious Studies J625/03 Judaism Beliefs and Teachings and Practice Question Paper and Mark Scheme

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This study resource is designed to support students preparing for OCR GCSE Religious Studies examinations by helping learners strengthen understanding of Jewish beliefs, teachings, and religious practices. It emphasizes critical thinking, interpretation of religious texts, and application of religious principles to faith and daily life. The material covers key topics such as the nature of God, covenant, Messiah, life after death, mitzvot, worship, prayer, festivals, synagogue practices, rites of passage, dietary laws, sacred texts, and ethical teachings. It also focuses on developing exam technique through structured questions and detailed mark scheme guidance. This resource is suitable for GCSE Religious Studies students, independent learners, tutors, and individuals preparing for coursework, examinations, and revision.

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Thursday 9 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/03 Judaism
Belie𝘧s and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour



OCR MERGED QUESTION PAPER AND MARK
SCHEME
GCSE
Religious Studies
J625/03: Judaism Belie𝘧s and teachings &
Practices (2024)




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(a) Describe why the recitation o𝘧 Grace a𝘧ter meals is important 𝘧or Jews.

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(b) State three reasons why a Jew might use a mikveh.

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(c) Describe what Jews believe about the di𝘧𝘧erence between human and non-human lives.

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(d) Outline the importance o𝘧 Rosh Hashanah 𝘧or the Jewish community.

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(e) ‘Jewish moral principles are more important than worship.’

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. [15]

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