Regalim
Regalim is a Hebrew term referring to the three biblical pilgrimage festivals in ancient Judaism: Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Historically, these were the times when Israelites were required to ascend to Jerusalem and offer sacrifices at the Temple.
The word derives from regel, meaning “foot” or “to go up,” reflecting the customary ascent to the
Each festival has distinct ritual and agricultural significance. Passover centers on the exodus narrative and the
With the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, the legal obligation to ascend to Jerusalem