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Do you know where in the world this is?

Do you know where in the world this is? . Questions: Is it possible for different religions to cooperatively share a special place? What is a pilgrimage? Why is Jerusalem so special? What sites might pilgrims visit in Jerusalem?. How does the Holy Land link these religions?. The Three

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Do you know where in the world this is?

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  1. Do you know where in the world this is?

  2. Questions: • Is it possible for different religions to cooperatively share a special place? • What is a pilgrimage? • Why is Jerusalem so special? • What sites might pilgrims visit in Jerusalem?

  3. How does the Holy Land link these religions? The Three Abrahamic Faiths

  4. Jerusalem For Jews • Jerusalem is sacred for Jews because it is the city where the ........ was built. • ..... was present in the Temple in the holy of holies. • The temple has been destroyed, but the .............. still stands. • This is the most ........ place in the Jewish faith and Jews come here to pray. • Missing words: sacred, God, Temple, Western Wall.

  5. The Western Wall

  6. Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and was founded over 3500 years ago in the Middle East. It began when Abraham entered into a COVENANT with God and moved to the place that God was giving to him and his descendants. According to the Torah, after fleeing Egypt the Hebrew people travelled back to the ‘promised land’ - much of which is modern day Israel. Jerusalem was named by King David when he made it the capital. The city is the location of Judaism’s most sacred site. In ancient times a Temple was built (twice!) in Jerusalem as a centre for religious life and Jews were expected to visit Jerusalem three times a year - at Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Shavuot. After a series of conquests, the Jews were conquered in 63 B.C.E. by the Romans. In 70 C.E. the Romans destroyed the second Temple and laid waste to Jerusalem. Many Jews were sent into exile in Babylon. Although the Jews were soon allowed to return home, many stayed in exile, beginning the Jewish tradition of the Diaspora - living away from Israel. When Jews pray, they face towards Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the focal point of prayer for all Jewish people, no matter where they live. Judaism

  7. Jerusalem for Christians • Jerusalem is holy for Christians because it is the place where Jesus ..... and rose again. • Christians come to see the ............. where Jesus prayed before he died. • They come to see the road he would have walked down, carrying his ...... • They come to see the Church built where Jesus ........., was buried, and ............ • Missing words: rose again, garden, died (x2), cross.

  8. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

  9. Christianity is the world's biggest religion, with about 2.1 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago. Many people regard Jerusalem as the birthplace of Christianity and so the city is important for Christians as well as Jews. Many visitors come to see the holy sites and the places where Jesus walked. Jerusalem is particularly significant to Christians as this is the place where Jesus was crucified. We should remember that Jesus was Jewish and went to Jerusalem according to Jewish tradition as part of the Passover festival. This means that Jerusalem was also the site of the Last Supper (the meal eaten by Jesus with his disciples on the night of his betrayal) and the streets of the city are the same ones that Jesus walked on the way to Golgotha, the site of the crucifixion. For many Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem, the most important and meaningful thing they will do while in the city is walk the Via Dolorosa, the route that Jesus took between his condemnation by Pilate and his crucifixion and burial. The Via Dolorosa pilgrimage is followed by Christians of many denominations, but especially Catholics and Orthodox. Christianity

  10. Jerusalem for Muslims • Muslims go to Jerusalem to visit the ................... • It is the .......... complete mosque in the world. • It is built on the foundation stone of the ......... • This stone is special to Muslims because they believe it is the spot from which the Prophet Muhammad left earth to visit ....... with the Angel ....... • Words to include: Temple, heaven, oldest, Dome of the Rock, Gabriel.

  11. Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount

  12. Islam began in Arabia and was revealed by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God. The Arabic word for God is Allah. In Islam, Jerusalem is known as the land of the prophets. Muslims revere all of the Biblical prophets, such as Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, and Jesus . They all taught the Oneness of God. Jerusalem is significant to Muslims as it is where Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him- PBUH) was taken to heaven – at the site of the Dome of the Rock. At one time Muslims, like Jews, made Jerusalem their focal point of prayer. Later on, they decided to move their direction of prayer to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, because of the holiness of the Ka'abah. However, Muslims still consider Jerusalem to be a holy city just like Mecca and Medina. The Dome of the Rock is on Temple Mount and is decorated with a huge golden dome and with glass mosaics with pictures of trees and flowers, symbolising how paradise might look like. The Rock inside the Dome is believed to have the footprint of the Prophet Muhammad. Islam teaches you can see the footprints and fingerprints which are believed to come from the Prophet before he ascended to Heaven. Islam

  13. Pack your bags ~ We’re off to the Holy Land Israel & Jerusalem ~ A special place of Pilgrimage http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/three-faiths-look-to-jerusalem/6557.html

  14. The Three Faiths Forum is an organisation which encourages people of Muslim, Christian and Jewish faith to meet, respect and understand one another - to share and celebrate their common beliefs and values. In that spirit I would like you to plan an Interfaith visit to the Holy Land for a group a Jews, Christians and Muslims. Design a pilgrimage and explain exactly where they are going and why. Team Task: Plan an Interfaith Visit to the Holy Land Suggested research sites: http://www.thinkisrael.com http://www.holylandalternatives.net http://www.walkwherejesuswalked.com http://wikitravel.org/en/One_month_in_the_Jewish_Holy_Land http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel

  15. Your visit includes places of interest to Jews, Muslims and Christians • You have named places of interest and linked each place to the appropriate religion • The information on your chart paper explains not just WHERE to go, but why these places are important to religious people • You give guidance about appropriate clothing and behaviour expectations for the visit Try to ensure:

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