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New Exhibition
In Twilight: Ori Sherman’s Creation
The work of Ori Sherman (1934-1988), an artist and illustrator beloved in the San Francisco Bay Area, was often infused with Jewish themes. At the end of his life after being diagnosed with AIDS, Sherman completed a cycle of 18 paintings depicting the seven days of the creation of the world as emerging directly from the Hebrew words in the Book of Genesis. The original pieces are displayed together in this exhibition.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hideouts. The Architecture of Survival in the Holocaust
Feb 1 @ 5:00 pm
Co-hosted by Taube Philanthropies, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life and UC Berkeley Center for Jewish Studies. Please join us for Hideouts. The Architecture of Survival in the […]
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Extended Hours on Thursday Evenings
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is thrilled to announce new extended hours on Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm designed to provide greater access to our community, students, and visitors.
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Textiles
Torah Ark Curtains
Textiles created to cover and adorn the Torah Ark.
Texts
The Karaite Canon
Manuscripts from Cairo, Egypt
Images
Portraiture
Works by Ukrainian artist, Matvey Vaisberg.
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Extended Hours on Thursday Evenings
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is thrilled to announce new extended hours on Thursday evenings designed to provide greater access to our community. The galleries will be open during the University of California, Berkeley’s Spring 2023 semester...
Meet The Magnes Collection’s New Executive Director
Beginning December 12th, Hannah Weisman will become the first full-time Executive Director of The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, bringing more than 20 years of experience in museum education and administration. Weisman most recently served as the Director...
A message from Faculty Director John Efron
Since its founding, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life has reflected a living and ever evolving tradition, broadening our understanding of Jewish history and identity in striking ways. Now is a wonderful time to donate to The Magnes. Longtime supporter...
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