AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section A: Judaism June 2023 question paper 8063/2Y

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is a Jewish belief about life after death?

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Give two ways in which Jews carry out ‘healing the world’.

Explain two contrasting beliefs about the Messiah held by Judaism and the main religious tradition of Great Britain.

You should name the main religious tradition of Great Britain in your answer.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about God as Judge.

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

‘For Jews, the promised land is the most important promise in the

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Jewish teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Judaism: Practices

At which one of the following ceremonies does a Jewish man often smash a glass under his foot?

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Give two of the foods that have symbolic (special) meaning at Pesach.

Explain two ways in which private prayer influences the lives of Jews.

Explain two ways in which Jews make sure that food is kosher (meets the requirements of Jewish law).

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

‘For Jews, the similarities between synagogue services (public acts of worship) in Orthodox and Reform synagogues are more important than the differences.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Jewish teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]