Admission Note

Attendees who identify themselves as coming from the Foundation for Jewish Studies will receive a reduced admission of just $5. Registrations will be taken at the door only.  Please register at the table marked "SPECIAL ADMISSION" to receive the special rate. There is no pre-registration for this event. 

Proceeds from this event will be put toward archaeology scholarships. 

Hosted by

The Biblical Archaeological Forum,
BASONOVA
B'nai Israel Congregation

Co-sponsored by
The Foundation for Jewish Studies 

The ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee has gained fame for the excavations directed by Professor Jodi Magness. These excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental Late Roman period (400s CE) synagogue building that is replete with stunning and unique mosaics. These mosaics include depictions of the biblical hero Samson, Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and the first non-biblical story ever discovered decorating an ancient synagogue. In this richly illustrated lecture, Professor Magness will describe these exciting finds, plus the discoveries made during the summer of 2017, including mosaics showing the building of the Tower of Babel, Jonah and the whale, and the Roman sun god Helios on a four-horse chariot.

Archaeologist Jodi Magness holds the Kenan Distinguished Professor chair in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the President of the Archaeological Institute of America. Dr. Magness is also the Excavation Director at Huquq in Israel's Galilee. She has published ten books, including The Archaeology of the Holy Land, and dozens of articles. Professor Magness received her B.A. in Archaeology and History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and her Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania.