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3.5.2 - Medical ethics: abortion and euthanasia (Judaism)
Explore Jewish teachings on the sanctity of life with this engaging lesson pack for 3.5.2d Medical Ethics: Abortion and Euthanasia – Jewish Perspectives. Carefully aligned to the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, these lessons enable learners to investigate how Jewish beliefs influence responses to ethical issues surrounding the beginning and end of life.
Learners Will Understand:
The sanctity and value of human life.
Jewish beliefs about when life begins.
The importance of pikuach nefesh.
Jewish teachings on abortion.
Different Jewish views on difficult circumstances.
Jewish perspectives on euthanasia.
Compassion, suffering, and end-of-life care.
Reward, responsibility, and moral decision-making.
The role of the Torah and rabbinic teachings.
How faith influences attitudes towards life and death.
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (from 2025)
KS4 RE and Ethics courses
Revision and intervention sessions
Independent study and enrichment
Explore Jewish teachings on the sanctity of life with this engaging lesson pack for 3.5.2d Medical Ethics: Abortion and Euthanasia – Jewish Perspectives. Carefully aligned to the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, these lessons enable learners to investigate how Jewish beliefs influence responses to ethical issues surrounding the beginning and end of life.
Learners Will Understand:
The sanctity and value of human life.
Jewish beliefs about when life begins.
The importance of pikuach nefesh.
Jewish teachings on abortion.
Different Jewish views on difficult circumstances.
Jewish perspectives on euthanasia.
Compassion, suffering, and end-of-life care.
Reward, responsibility, and moral decision-making.
The role of the Torah and rabbinic teachings.
How faith influences attitudes towards life and death.
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (from 2025)
KS4 RE and Ethics courses
Revision and intervention sessions
Independent study and enrichment