AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section A: Judaism November 2021 question paper 8063/2Y

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following gives the meaning of ‘Pikuach Nefesh’?

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Give two Jewish beliefs about the nature of God.

Explain two ways in which belief in free will influences the lives of Jews.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about resurrection.

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

‘It is impossible for Jews today to keep all the Ten Commandments.’

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 is the standing prayer?

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Give two ways in which many Jews celebrate Shabbat in the home.

Explain two contrasting Jewish views about Jewish dietary (food) laws.

Explain two reasons why Pesach is important for Jews in Great Britain today.

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

‘The Brit Milah (circumcision) ceremony is more important for Jews than the Bar Mitzvah ceremony.’

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]