The Covenant & the mitzvot

Judaism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the total number of mitzvot in the Jewish Law?

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Give two Jewish beliefs about the Covenant at Sinai.

Explain two ways in which belief in the sanctity of human life influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the key moral principle of ‘healing the world’.

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

‘Jews should not fear God’s judgement after they die.’

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: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not a key moral principle in Judaism?

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Give two Jewish beliefs about the divine presence (Shekhinah).

Explain two ways in which belief in God as Creator influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the role of Moses.

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

‘The sanctity of human life is the most important Jewish teaching.’

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: 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: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the name of the person with whom God made a Covenant at Sinai?

Give two ways in which Jews might follow the moral principle of healing the world.

Explain two ways in which belief about God as Judge influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the Covenant with Abraham.

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

‘For Jews, the most important role of the Messiah is to bring peace to the world.’

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: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the belief that God allows people to make decisions for themselves?

Give two of the Ten Commandments.

Explain two ways in which belief in the future Messiah influences Jews today.

Explain two ways in which Jews understand the belief that God is One.

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

‘The moral principle of justice teaches Jews all they need to know about the way they should live.’

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: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the Jewish teaching of ‘saving a life’?

Give two Jewish beliefs about the nature of God.

Explain two ways in which belief in healing the world influences Jews today.

Explain two Jewish beliefs about the divine presence (Shekhinah).

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

‘The Ten Commandments are the most important part of the Sinai Covenant with Moses.’

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]