AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section A: Judaism June 2025 question paper 8063/2Y

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not one of the Ten Commandments given to Moses at Mount Sinai?

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Give two ways in which Jews have experienced the divine presence (the Shekhinah).

Explain two ways in which belief in the sanctity of life influences Jews in their daily lives.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the nature of God as loving and merciful.

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

‘For Jews, it is more important to concentrate on this life than on what might happen

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

Which one of the following celebrates the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt?

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Give two reasons why going to the synagogue is important for Jews.

Explain two contrasting Jewish views about the oral law (Talmud).

Explain two ways in which celebrating Shabbat at home is important for Jews.

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

‘Jewish marriage ceremonies are out of date for Jews in the modern world.’

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]