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A trend-setting Holy Land Project A Providential Discovery Treasure at the Center of the World

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 is the only holy place not visited by pilgrims.

Project parts:

Multimedia Center An 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 Studies Magdala, (Mary Magdalene), an ideal location for feminine spirituality and reflection, inspired by sacred scripture.

Spirituality Center Here 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 Discoveries We are excavating and preserving 2000 year old treasures. The Visitors Center will highlight the first century synagogue.

The Synagogue

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 2 nd Temple period found at the synagogue

Classroom, ‘Beit Midrash’ Synagogue

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 GalileeTwilight 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 again Great tasks remain ahead of us

Roman – Jewish history Jewish - Christian relationship Christian – Muslim significance - Horns of Hattim

The serene natural setting combines with The symbolic power of historical places To open hearts afresh Launch new phases of understanding And construct / rebuild relationships Contributing to peace among all people of good will

A significant blessing for the Magdala Project

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the cornerstone of the Magdala Center on May 11, 2009, during his apostolic visit to Holy Land

Construction begins

December 30, 2009 Construction 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

 July 2, 2009, construction permits granted  July 27, 2009, archaeological excavations begin  December 30, 2009, construction begins!

Franciscan ruins To Tiberias Sea of Galilee

Besrat hashem! God willing!

June 8, 2011 Denver Museum of Nature and Science

May 1, 2011