2025 OCR GCSE Religious Studies
J625/03 Judaism Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Tuesday 13 May 2025 –
Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/03 Judaism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 63.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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(a) Describe what Jews mean by the term Kosher.
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(b) Describe the Jewish belief in G-d being everywhere.
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(c) Name the three parts of the Tenakh.
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(d) Outline the importance of Pikuach Nefesh for many Jews.
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J625/03 Judaism Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Tuesday 13 May 2025 –
Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/03 Judaism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 63.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8594/6]
OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 334818/3
,Turn over
, 2
1
(a) Describe what Jews mean by the term Kosher.
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(b) Describe the Jewish belief in G-d being everywhere.
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(c) Name the three parts of the Tenakh.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
(d) Outline the importance of Pikuach Nefesh for many Jews.
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