0490.1.23.10 — J5.4 Funeral rites: the key features and importance of funeral rites in Judaism.: past paper questions
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- 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q9a(i)[2]
State two things that happen during shiva.
See it on the paper → - 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q9a(ii)[4]
Describe two rituals connected with the treatment of the dead in Judaism. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q8b[6]
Explain the role of the Chevra Kaddisha.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2024 · Q9a[7]
Give an account of what happens on the day of a Jewish funeral.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2024 · Q9b[7]
Explain how observing Shiva (mourning ritual) might help Jews.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q8a[7]
Describe Jewish funeral rites.
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Explain why the chevra kaddisha is an important part of the Jewish community.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2020 · Q8c[6]
‘People should be allowed to mourn the dead in their own way.’ Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Judaism in your answer.
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What examiners said
The main Jewish funeral rites identified were the facts that burial is as soon as possible and that a plain wooden coffin is used. A smaller number of responses referred to the tearing of a part of the clothing of a mourner. In order to broaden answers candidates could describe the prayers said, the ritual washing of hands and the ritual of removing one fringe of the deceased’s prayer shawl before...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/23 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
This question did not generate a large number of high marks. Some responses showed unfamiliarity with the phrase ‘chevra kaddisha’. Consequently those who attempted this question often misunderstood the chevra kaddisha for a prayer. Those that were familiar with the role of the chevra kaddisha knew that this holy society essentially bears as much of the burden of the organisation of all proceeding...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/23 Q8(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates argued that it is important to allow people to mourn the dead in their own way. It should be remembered that the response should refer to Judaism. Therefore those that referred to Shiva and other prescribed acts of mourning within Judaism were able to access the higher levels.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/23 Q8(c) (Cambridge)
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