A trend-setting Holy Land ProjectA Providential Discovery
Treasure at the Center of the World
MAGDALA CENTER
Magdala
CapernaumMount of Beatitudes
Tabgha
Magdala (Migdal), at the Via Maris, is located in the hub of Jesus’ public ministry, just 4.5 m south of Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Gennesaret
Magdala Center
Magdala is the only holy place not visited by pilgrims.
Project parts:
Multimedia CenterAn attractive center will be built, using state of the art technology to present the life of Jesus and enhance the visitors’ experience .
Walk With Me Center: The Reception area.
International Center for Women’s StudiesMagdala, (Mary Magdalene), an ideal location for feminine spirituality and reflection, inspired by sacred scripture.
Spirituality CenterHere pilgrims will pray, participate in the liturgy and sacraments, understand and celebrate the events of Jesus’ public life.
Mary Magdalene Basilica in Galilee Sea
Archeological DiscoveriesWe are excavating and preserving 2000 year old treasures. The Visitors Center will highlight the first century synagogue.
The Synagogue
Mosaics
Frescos
Benches
Carved stones
Columns
Place for Torah Scrolls
“He went round the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues,
proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing all kinds of
disease and illness among the people …” Mt. 4, 23
Only 7 first century synagogues have been uncovered. This is the most ornate
and the only one in Galilee.
Coin from 2nd Temple period found at the synagogue
Classroom , ‘Beit Midrash’
Synagogue
Until September 2009
Following the c. 70 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus
Rome boasted the oldest known Menorah on stone
West of the Coliseum beside the Palatine Hill stands the Arch of Titus built in the year 82 AD
The Magdala Stone displays a Menorah standing on a pedestal
But the lower end of the stem is complex
Light shines in GalileeMigdal, September 2009:
Twilight for Gentile Titus
To encounter each other , Discover each other and
Profoundly renew mutual acquaintance Here we began and our roads diverged
20 Centuries later we meet againGreat tasks remain ahead of us
IDEAL MEETING PLACE
Roman – Jewish historyJewish - Christian relationshipChristian – Muslim significance - Horns of
Hattim
The serene natural setting combines withThe symbolic power of historical places
To open hearts afreshLaunch new phases of understanding And construct / rebuild relationships
Contributing to peace among all people of good will
Beautiful Nature – Powerful History
A significant blessing for the Magdala
Project
MAGDALA CENTER
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the cornerstone of the Magdala Center on May 11, 2009, during his apostolic visit to Holy Land
Construction beginsMAGDALA CENTER
December 30, 2009Construction begins!We are all together in
this!
Nazareth 30 Km.Capernaum 7 Km.
Jerusalem 160 Km.
Tiberias 4 Km.
So far benefactors have given 30% of total budget, This has been invested in:• Land purchase• Project development and promotion• Construction permits• Site development• Archaeological excavations• Initial construction.
Volunteers needed now
EXCAVATIONS CONTINUE
July 2, 2009, construction permits granted
July 27, 2009, archaeological excavations begin
December 30, 2009, construction begins!
Franciscan ruins
To Tiberias
Sea of Galilee
www.magdalacenter.com
YOU are WELCOME at the First Century SynagogueVolunteer to dig up the
history Build the 21st
CenturyMagdala Center
BLESSINGS BRACHOT
Besrat hashem!God willing!
Toda! Thank you!Lehitraot bmigdal!See you in Magdala
June 8, 2011
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Join us atThe Galilee Gala
May 1, 2011
A Special Thanks toJudith King
Henry and Lorie Gordon