He expelled the Jews from Jerusalem, 1877 years ago.
Jews have always been in Jerusalem since Biblical Times. The number of Jews in Jerusalem has waxed and waned considerably during those 2500 or so years. The latest great influx occurred during the Halutzim Period and Early Establishment of the State of Israel during the 1920s-1950s and the Unification of Jerusalem in 1967. During both of these periods, Jews made a conscious decision to go to Jerusalem. They were in no way compelled to move there (especially during the Halutzim period).
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Jews face in the direction of Jerusalem when they worship.
In 1948, the State of Israel was created. In 1967, after the 6 Day War, Jerusalem was open to the Jews, as well as Christians and Muslims.
The questions operate quasi-independently.Can Jews worship anywhere? -- Yes. Jews can pray in any building and are recommended to pray in a local synagogue. The only requirement is that the place be clean, so a personalShould Jews go to Jerusalem? -- Certainly. Jews should go to Jerusalem because it has the holiest sites in Judaism and is worth visiting to connect to the historical aspects of the religion and culture. It also has many of Judaism's most renowned Yeshivot (religious universities). However, it is not necessary for simple prayer and Jews have (unfortunately) lived for centuries where the majority of the community was unable to go to Jerusalem for their entire lives.
After the Romans banished the Jews from Jerusalem, the Romans renamed the city Palestine.
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Jerusalem is the Holy City for Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Typically, they are called Diaspora Jews or Jews of the Diaspora.