The Sound of Rosh Hashanah By Kathleen Nichols Since the beginning of September, I have seen many early risers from the Magdala Guest House approach the shores of the Sea of Galilee silently and with a tender step, priming their senses to experience the sunrise as Jesus had done so long ago, perhaps from this…
Dear Magdala family: I just returned to Magdala from a family visit to Mexico. The reason, obviously, was that I had not visited them during the pandemic, but also the state of health of my older brothers. I greatly appreciate your expressions of affection and support for these reasons, but above all, I appreciate your…
The Rock of Ants By Fr. Cristobal Vilaroig One kilometer south of Magdala, a little offshore, there is a rock of considerable size. Possibly it fell off from Mount Arbel in ancient times and since then it remained there, a few meters from the shore. Locals call it the Rock of Ants. A dubious popular…
