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