News All2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003 The Beginning of Possibility: An Artist Talk & Workshop at the Magnes Jan 22, 2026 What happens when we treat ancient stories not just as history, but as raw material for contemporary art? “The Beginning of Possibility” offers a deep dive into the creative process, featuring an immersive artist talk followed by a hands-on workshop where the audience becomes the maker. Read More A look back at 2025 Dec 29, 2025 A look back at 2025, a year of engagement and discovery that reminds us of the power of the Magnes’s collections to bring people together as a communal haven for experiencing joy and generating hope through the sharing of ideas and expansion of knowledge. Read More Generating New Knowledge: Student Discoveries at the Magnes Dec 19, 2025 At the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, our mission is to actively engage with our holdings to generate new knowledge and understanding of Jewish cultures. Nowhere is this more evident than in our Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP), which empowers UC Berkeley students to become active partners in our curatorial scholarship. Read More Our 2025 Impact Report is here! Dec 12, 2025 The Magnes Collection’s FY2025 Report includes a message from our Executive Director, Hannah Weisman, a Year in Review video, and the impact the museum has had this last year on the community, collections, teaching, and learning. Read More Lifting Up Jewish Stories Nov 30, 2025 As the calendar year comes to a close, I find myself especially grateful for the moments of joy and hope that have punctuated the year. Thanks to the support of our community and donors like you, the Magnes has remained a communal haven for experiencing joy and generating hope through the sharing of ideas and expansion of knowledge. Read More Pages: 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142Load More Keep Up-To-Date Email Address:
