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

5. 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

6. Magdala is the only holy place not visited by pilgrims.

7. Project parts:

9. 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.

10. Walk With Me Center: The Reception area.

11. International Center for Women’s Studies Magdala, (Mary Magdalene), an ideal location for feminine spirituality and reflection, inspired by sacred scripture.

12. Spirituality Center Here pilgrims will pray, participate in the liturgy and sacraments, understand and celebrate the events of Jesus’ public life.

13. Mary Magdalene Basilica in Galilee Sea

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

16. The Synagogue

17. Frescos Benches Carved stones Columns Place for Torah Scrolls

18. “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

19. Only 7 first century synagogues have been uncovered. This is the most ornate and the only one in Galilee.

22. Coin from 2 nd Temple period found at the synagogue

24. Classroom, ‘Beit Midrash’ Synagogue

31. 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

39. The Magdala Stone displays a Menorah standing on a pedestal But the lower end of the stem is complex

41. Light shines in GalileeTwilight for Gentile Titus

42. 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

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

44. 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

45. A significant blessing for the Magdala Project

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

48. Construction begins

49. December 30, 2009 Construction begins! We are all together in this!

50. Nazareth 30 Km. Capernaum 7 Km. Jerusalem 160 Km. Tiberias 4 Km.

51. 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.

54. Volunteers needed now

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

56. Franciscan ruins To Tiberias Sea of Galilee

76. www.magdalacenter.com

78. Besrat hashem! God willing!

79. June 8, 2011 Denver Museum of Nature and Science

80. May 1, 2011