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Marriage
Marriage
Jewish marriage is not merely a secular legal partnership, but a union sanctified by God. Marital obligations, therefore, are not merely personal, but have implications for universal harmony. The existence of God as a “silent partner” in Jewish marriage endows a relationship with sanctity and solemn commitment.
From: My Jewish Learning
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Death and Mourning
Death and Mourning
In Judaism, death is regarded as a natural part of life. There are many complex rituals associated with death and mourning. Some of these are associated with recognising the person who has died, while others related to the grieving family left behind.
From: CambridgeStudies of Religion 2nd Ed. p.385
Synagogue Services
Synagogue Services
Synagogue services allow adherents to gather as a part of a wider community, in order to express their faith in prayer and worship.
Past HSC Questions to think about
Past HSC Questions to think about
2016 HSC Section II
(b) Therefore, observe the words of this covenant and follow them, so that you will succeed in everything you do. Deuteronomy 29 8 marks
How are the words of the covenant reflected in ONE significant practice of Judaism? In your response, refer to ONE of the following:
Death and mourning
Marriage
Synagogue services.
2014 HSC Section II
(a) (i) Describe ONE significant practice within Judaism from the following: 3 marks
death and mourning
marriage
Synagogue services.
(ii) Demonstrate how the practice chosen in part (a) (i) expresses the beliefs of Judaism. 4 marks
2012 HSC Section II
(b) Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following: 8 marks
Death and mourning
Marriage
Synagogue services.
2011 HSC Section II
(a) Describe ONE significant practice within Judaism drawn from the following: 3 marks
Death and mourning
Marriage
Synagogue services
(b) How does the practice chosen in part (a) express the beliefs of Judaism? 4 marks
(c) Jewish practices are instruments for the expression of obedience to God’s commandments. To what extent does the statement apply to the significance for the Jewish community of the practice chosen in part (a)? 8 marks
2008 HSC Section II
(a) Outline ONE significant practice within Judaism drawn from ONE of the following: 3 marks
death and mourning
marriage
synagogue services.
(b) Explain the significance for the individual of the practice outlined in part (a). 6 marks
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