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What three Jewish holidays is Jerusalem the focal point?
Jerusalem is the focal point of Pessach (Passover), Shavuot (Pentecost) and Sukkoth (Tabernacles). Why? Because the Jews were commanded to celebrate these 3 festivals in Jerusalem and bring special festive offerings to the temple in Jerusalem.
Will the Holy Temple in Jerusalem be rebuilt?
Orthodox Jews believe that the Temple will be rebuilt.
What did the Babylonians do to the First Temple built by the Jews in Jerusalem?
They destroyed it.
Who built the Hebrew temple at Jerusalem?
The Jews built the Temple under the authority of King Solomon.
What is the Jews holy building?
The holy Temple in Jerusalem, It was known as the Beis HaMikdash.
The Bible states that the family lived in the hill country of Judea. Was the temple Zechariah served in Jerusalem?
For observant Jews there could only be one Temple: the Temple in Jerusalem. As a Jewish priest, Zechariah must have served in this Temple.
What is the name of the site of the ancient Jewish temple?
Jews worship at synagogues.
What is the Jewish sacred city?
The holy city for the Jews is Jerusalem. That is where the Temple of God was located
Who were allowed in Jewish temple besides Jews?
If you are referring to the Ancient Holy Temple in Jerusalem, only Jews were allowed in. If you are referring to modern-day synagogues, anyone can enter.
Why do Jews want to celebrate passover in Jerusalem?
Because that is the center of Judaism, the site of the Holy Temple.
What is one place in which both Muslims and Jews find sacred?
Jerusalem is a Holy city in Judaism, Christianity & Islam.
What do Jews get out of their pilgrimage to Jerusalem?
When the Temple was standing, the Torah (Deuteronomy 14:23) states that a visit there would make a person more God-fearing (aware of God). However, with the destruction of the second Temple in 70 CE, Jews have not gone on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
