Pilgrimage is a form of immigration. Pilgrimage is an important religious commandment in Judaism, practiced when the First and Second Temple existed, based on the verse (Exodus 23:14). Since the Temples were destroyed, this commandment cannot be fulfilled at present. The essence of pilgrimage is the journey of one person or several people to a holy place, following their religion or faith. The ancient literal meaning of the "pilgrimage" was the physical ascent by foot of representatives from all the Israelite tribes between the 12th and 8th centuries BCE, to a site that was rounded as a foot (regel in Hebrew), building on the hillside (rather than altitude) characteristic of nomadic transient areas for the purpose of offering a sacrifice to God.
The aims of the paper are identifying the phenomenon of immigration-type immigration. Different aspects of pilgrimage are comparatively between the three major religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Examination of the dimensions of pilgrimage in the three religions. Indication of special geographical sites for pilgrimage, like Jerusalem.
The study will focus on the essence of pilgrimage in Judaism, with a glimpse into Christianity and Islam. The ideology and theology of pilgrimage. Pilgrimage as a social process, the existential, spontaneous and normative communes.
The research approach is based on the research interpretation of pilgrimage that expresses immigration. Exploring the traditions of pilgrimage and their meaning. Exploring the history of pilgrimage, historical chronicles and geographical writings.

Authors:
Uri Zur, Ariel University, Israel

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Uri Zur is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Ariel University in Israel

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