Judaism+Depth+Study+-+Marriage

[|Jews and Intermarriage]This document is good for being able to link Holocaust Theology to Marriage - one of the possible types of Section 3 questions for HSC from 2010... (see esp pages 5-8)

[|Jewish Marriage]

[|Why get married?] [|The significance of marriage for the Jewish community]
 * analyse the significance of this practice for both the individual and the Jewish community

**Sample Section II questions: (Section II questions will vary in mark value from 2 to 10 marks, with the three questions drawn from significant person/school of thought, ethical teaching, and practice - total marks for this section = 15)**

1. Identify three features of the Jewish marriage ceremony (3 marks). 2. Link ONE significant Jewish practice to TWO Jewish beliefs. (3 marks) 3. Outline ONE significant practice within Judaism drawn from the following: death and mourning, marriage, synagogue services. (4 marks) 4. Explain the significance for the individual of ONE Jewish practice drawn from death and mourning, marriage, synagogue services.(6 marks) 2. Describe ONE significant practice in Judaism. The practice described must be one of the following practices: 3. Analyse the significance of the practice chosen in the above question for the individual and the Jewish community. (10 marks) 4. Explain one significant practice in Judaism (6 marks) 5. Describe the marriage ceremony and demonstrate how it expresses the beliefs of Judaism. (10 marks)
 * death and mourning
 * marriage
 * synagogue services (6 marks)

Sample Section III questions
=== (suggested time in exam - 35 minutes; suggested length - 6 examination writing book pages - apx 800 words)  ===

1. Assess the significance of ONE Jewish practice on the individual AND the Jewish community. The practice discussed must be drawn from the following: 2. Analyse how Jewish religious practices influence the lives of adherents. In your answer, refer to one of the following: death and mourning, marriage, synagogue services. (20 marks) 3. Analyse how ONE significant practice expresses the beliefs of Judaism. Choose from: death and mourning, marriage, synagogue services . (20 marks)
 * death and mourning
 * marriage
 * synagogue services (20 marks)

=== Rubric for a Section III extended response (20 mark) question (from 2010...):  === "In your answer, you will be assessed on how well you: rubrics for a short answer question:
 * demonstrate knowledge and understanding relevant to the question
 * incorporate significant aspects of religion to illustrate your answer
 * use language and terminology appropriate to the study of religion
 * present ideas clearly in a cohesive response"

rubrics for an extended response question: