Exam code: 0490
(i) State two things that happen during shiva.
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(ii) Describe two rituals connected with the treatment of the dead in Judaism.
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Explain why Jewish communities have ceremonies to mark a child becoming an adult.
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Describe how the ketubah (marriage contract) is used in a Jewish marriage.
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Give an account of the ceremony which welcomes a baby boy into Judaism.
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Explain why ceremonies marking the passage into adulthood are important in Judaism.
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‘Birth rites are of no benefit to the child.’
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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