AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 6: Judaism June 2023 question paper 8062/16

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the term for the divine presence of God?

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Give the names of two men with whom Jews believe God made covenants.

Explain two ways in which belief in charity influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about life after death.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Jews, believing that God is Creator is the most important belief about God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Judaism: Practices

Which one of the following events in life is associated with Brit Milah?

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Give two religious features of a synagogue.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

Explain two ways in which the Talmud is important for Jews.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Jewish belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Jews should always worship in the synagogue.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Jewish teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.