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Prior to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by Rome in the year 70, the Temple was the site of 3 annual pilgrimages, on Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost) and Succot (the Feast of Booths). Since that time, there are no formal pilgrimage obligations in Judaism, but several sites attract or in the past attracted Jewish visitors in a manner that is similar to pilgrimage destinations. Because many of these are in Arab lands, pilgrimages to them has been all but impossible since the early 20th century:
-- the "Wailing Wall" in Jerusalem, formerly the retaining wall for the plaza around the Temple.
-- the Cave of Machpeleh in Hebron, held by tradition to be Abraham's tomb.
-- the tomb of Rachel, currently in Palestinian Authority territory.
-- the tombs of several important rabbis in the vicinity of Safed (Tzefat). Some of these are particularly important to Hassidic Jews.
-- the tombs of Ezikiel, Joshua and Ezra in Iraq.
-- the tombs of Mordechai and Esther in Iran.
-- the tomb of Jeremiah in Egypt.
-- the tombs of various Hassidic rabbis in eastern Europe.
-- the tomb of Rabbi Schneerson (the late Lubovitcher Rebbe) in Brooklyn.
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What are the main pilgrimage sites for Judaism?
While Judaism does not mandate pilgrimage to any site, many Jews willingly make the pilgrimage to the Western Wall because of the holiness with which Jews see the site.
What is some information on Jewish pilgrimage?
There is no ritual pilgrimage in Judaism today, however it has become a customary pilgrimage to visit Israel at least once in a lifetime.
Why do Jewish people go on pilgrimages?
There is no pilgrimage in modern Judaism.
Does Confucianism have any important pilgrimage sites in the world?
no
Important pilgrimages route Britain Europe?
Canterbury was a pilgrimage destination in England. There were also pilgrimage routes leading across France into Spain to the pilgrimage sites of Montserrat and Compostela.
What are some Pilgrimage sites for Hindu's?
Kashi, Haridwar, Varanasi, Ilahabad..
Make a sentence using the word pilgrimage?
The believers were going to make a pilgrimage to their holy land.
What is the purpose of devotional woodcuts?
They were sold as souvenirs to pilgrims at holy pilgrimage sites.
Which three religions have holy sites in eastern Mediterranean?
Three religions with holy sites in the eastern Mediterranean are Christianity (including sites like Jerusalem and Bethlehem), Judaism (with sites such as the Western Wall in Jerusalem), and Islam (with sites like the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem).
What religioun can go on a pillgramge?
A pilgrimage is just a journey to a religion's "holy" areas like for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam there is Jerusalem. So if the religion has a holy place on Earth in a sense they can take a pilgrimage/journey to there.
How do you write a project on pilgrimage?
To write a project on pilgrimage, start with an introduction defining pilgrimage and its significance. Include information on different pilgrimage sites around the world, their cultural and religious importance, as well as the impact of pilgrimage on individuals and communities. Also, consider discussing the history of pilgrimage, modern-day practices, and any controversies or challenges associated with this practice. Conclude with reflections on the future of pilgrimage in a globalized world.
What is the pilgrimage of the Jews?
As far as I know, ancient Judaism did not have a pilgrimage either of the kind taken by Muslims to Mecca or of the kind taken by Christians (such as the English pilgrimage to St. Thomas Becket's tomb at Canterbury). However, as long as the Temple stood, the people of Israel traveled to the Temple at Jerusalem for sacrifices and for certain holy days, such as Passover.
