The mitzva (Torah-precept) of pilgrimage existed during Temple times (that is, until about 1950 years ago).
The Torah tells us (Deuteronomy ch.16 and elsewhere) to visit the Holy Temple three times a year, at the time of the three yearly festivals (which are enumerated there).
Christianity, Islam, Judiasm
Abraham
Jews
The creator of the universe.
Israel
Moses.
Judiasm
a synagogue
One God, who created the universe.
Orthodox, conservative, reform
Christianity sprouted as an offshoot from Judiasm.
a lesser pilgrimage is a pilgrimage that is lesser than the normal pilgrimage