0490.1.23.23 — J6.3 Jewish organisations that relieve poverty.: past paper questions
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- 0490/23 · October/November 2024 · Q7a[7]
Give an account of how one Jewish agency helps to relieve poverty.
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Give an account of what Jewish children are taught about charity and the use of pushkes (collection boxes).
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Describe Jewish teachings about helping the poor.
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Explain the ways in which Jews might practise these teachings today.
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‘Being Jewish means having more responsibilities than other members of society.’ 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
Charity is an important concept in Judaism and children might be taught about this from a young age. Children will be taught that Jews should give to those that are less fortunate. This can include the giving of money, other items and the giving of one’s time. The general teaching will concern justice and righteousness which will extend to all people. Children will be taught that they will benefit...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/23 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
There was a mixed response to this question. Good answers described the teachings about Tzedeka (righteous giving) and other teachings from the Torah about helping the destitute, such as farmers leaving the gleanings of the harvest and fallen fruits for the poor as well as teachings about the appropriate ways to give to others. Other candidates described the different ways in which Jews practise c...
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/23 Q9(a) (Cambridge)
This question asked candidates to explain the ways in which Jews might interpret and practise the teachings about helping the poor. Good answers explained the importance to Jews of teaching children to be charitable and using pushkes and the ways in which Gemilut Hasadim (kind actions) help the less fortunate. Some also explained the role of Jewish global organisations and gave examples. Other can...
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/23 Q9(b) (Cambridge)
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