Migdal Synagogue, Ancient synagogue ruins in Magdala, Israel.

Migdal Synagogue is an ancient place of worship in Magdala in northern Israel, built from stone with painted walls featuring colored frescoes and mosaic floors. The site spans roughly 120 square meters near the Sea of Galilee and includes stone benches built against the walls.

The synagogue was built in the Second Temple period and used from about 29 BCE to 68 CE, according to archaeologist Arfan Najar. It was uncovered in 2009 during a salvage dig led by Dina Avshalom-Gorni and Najar of the Israel Antiquities Authority, ahead of a hotel at Migdal Beach. A second synagogue, square and built of basalt and limestone, was found nearby in December 2021.

The Magdala stone, a limestone block about 60 cm long with four feet, was found in the reading hall's inner rectangle. One side shows a seven-branched menorah flanked by two amphorae and columns; the opposite side has two six-spoked wheels, read as the wheels of the divine chariot. The room's walls carried coloured frescoes in dark red, mustard yellow and blue between black and white frames.

The ruins are accessible and can be explored with guides who explain the architectural features. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and exposed structures, bringing sturdy shoes and sun protection.

The Magdala stone is a limestone block about 60 cm long, 50 cm wide and 40 cm high, standing on four feet in the inner rectangle of the reading hall. Its top bears a rosette, and one side shows a seven-branched menorah flanked by two amphorae and columns. Two six-spoked wheels under the arcades on the opposite side are read as the wheels of the divine chariot.