Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations GCSEReligious
StudiesJ625/08: Religion,
philosophy and ethics in the
modern world from a Jewish
perspective General
Certificate of Secondary
Education (marking scheme
attached)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 23 May 2023 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/08 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a
Jewish perspective
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 8 2 8 8 6 2 4 4 1 5 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 8 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 126.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline one belief reflected in a Jewish marriage ceremony.
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(b) Describe Jewish attitudes towards civil partnership.
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(c) Explain why the family is important in Judaism.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations GCSEReligious
StudiesJ625/08: Religion,
philosophy and ethics in the
modern world from a Jewish
perspective General
Certificate of Secondary
Education (marking scheme
attached)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 23 May 2023 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/08 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a
Jewish perspective
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 8 2 8 8 6 2 4 4 1 5 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 8 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 126.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2023 [601/8594/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE) 300088/5 Turn over
, 2
1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline one belief reflected in a Jewish marriage ceremony.
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(b) Describe Jewish attitudes towards civil partnership.
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(c) Explain why the family is important in Judaism.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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