Scenes in Stone: Biblical Narrative in the Mosaic of the Huqoq Synagogue

The recently completed excavations in the late fourth-century synagogue in the ancient village of Huqoq in eastern Lower Galilee have unearthed a series of colorful and vivid floor mosaics populated with figural scenes that have captivated scholars and non-specialists alike. Come learn what these extraordinary mosaics can teach us about how one Jewish community created space for itself in the rapidly Christianizing world of the late Roman Empire.

Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Slifka Center for Jewish Life, 80 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511
80 Wall St
New Haven, CT 06511
United States