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In ancient times, all Jews were commanded to come to the Temple in Jerusalem three times a year (Deuteronomy ch.16). Today, though there is no explicit command since the Temple does not now exist, about a million visitors come each year, many of them Jewish.
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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.
Why is Salisbury a Christian pilgrimage?
The Cathedral has the tallest spire in England. I didn't know it was a Pilgrimage site....
Why is judaism a holy site?
Judaism is a religion, not a place.
What site in Nepal is a place of pilgrimage for the Buddhists?
lumbini
Why is Compostela a pilgrimage site?
Compostela, the full name of which is Santiago de Compostela, is a pilgrimage site because the Shrine of Saint James the Great is located there. The pilgrimage route used to reach Compostela was originally established in the 9th century.
Which medieval city was the ultimate pilgrimage site for Christians?
Jerusalem
Give you facts about pilgrimages in Europe?
Lourdes is a pilgrimage site for our Lady in the south of France. People fast and go without sleep while on pilgrimage in Lough Derg in Ireland. Fatima is a pilgrimage site for our Lady in Portugal. Many people go in the walk for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Vatican City is a place of pilgrimage as it is where the head of the Catholic Church lives.
What is the sacred site in Judaism?
Mecca
Who are Banaras?
People that live in or around the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site.
Why is walsingham a pilgrimage site?
Walsingham is a pilgrimage site because it is associated with a reported apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1061. The shrine became a major pilgrimage destination in medieval England and continues to attract pilgrims seeking spiritual reflection and healing. The site is also known for the Holy House, a replica of the house where the Annunciation is said to have taken place.
