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When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem (until about 2,000 years ago) the Jews had a commandment from The Bible to go up to Jerusalem thrice yearly; on the festivals of Sukkoth, Pesach and Shavu'ot. The source is Deuteronomy 16:16 - Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles. Jews pray daily to once again be able to fulfill this commandment which would require the Temple being rebuilt.

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