Religious Studies J625,03 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Synagogue & Jewish Beliefs | Ner Tamid, G-d’s Concern, and Dietary Laws – Explaining the significance of the Ner Tamid, Jewish beliefs about G-d’s care for humanity, and dietary laws regarding animal consumption.

2. Messiah & Mitzvot | Importance and Religious Obligations – Outlining the role of the Messiah for some Jews and evaluating whether all mitzvot hold equal importance.

3. Jewish Afterlife & Teachings | Gan Eden, Promised Land, and the Talmud – Understanding Jewish beliefs about the afterlife, the concept of the Promised Land, and the nature of the Talmud.

4. Religious Practices & Festivals | Birth Rituals and Pesach’s Significance – Exploring the importance of birth rituals in Judaism and debating whether Pesach is the most important Jewish festival.