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    Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Practices - Dietary laws — OCR GCSE Religious Studies

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    Judaism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/03) - Practices - Dietary laws covers 9 specification points, including The origin and nature of dietary laws and The mitzvot and traditions regarding the….

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    1. The origin and nature of dietary laws
    2. The mitzvot and traditions regarding the slaughter and consumption of animals
    3. The mitzvot and traditions regarding the consumption of poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables
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    1. The mitzvot and traditions regarding the consumption of meat and milk together
    2. The importance and impact of dietary laws on Jewish lifestyle
    3. The meaning of the terms Kosher and Terefah
    4. Issues related to the dietary laws, including pikuach nefesh and breaking the laws of kashrut
    5. Common and divergent emphases placed on the dietary laws by different Jewish groups, including the preparation of food by non-Jews
    6. Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Jewish groups

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