Religious Studies J625,03 June 2019 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Jewish Beliefs & Festivals | Shekinah, Pilgrim Festivals, and Commandments – Stating beliefs about Shekinah, naming Pilgrim Festivals, and listing three negative commandments.

2. Synagogue & Temple | Different Jewish Views – Explaining how the synagogue relates to the Temple from different Jewish perspectives.

3. Suffering & Belief in G-d | Theodicy in Judaism – Evaluating whether suffering challenges belief in G-d, referencing Jewish teachings and diverse viewpoints.

4. Jewish Practices & Scriptures | Prayer, Messianic Age, and the Tenakh – Listing reasons for Jewish prayer, beliefs about the Messianic Age, and ways the Tenakh influences daily life.

5. Abraham′s Significance | Perspectives in Judaism – Discussing different Jewish views on Abraham’s importance.

6. Shabbat & Jewish Survival | Evaluating its Necessity – Assessing whether Judaism could survive without Shabbat, analyzing religious teachings and differing opinions.