News All2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003 Vishniac’s Ukraine Apr 1, 2022 Starting in 1935 and until the early months of 1939, Roman Vishniac visited and photographed Jewish communities living throughout what is now modern-day Ukraine. Vishniac’s photographs from his time spent in communities with historically large Jewish populations, captured the heart and soul of Jewish life in this region. Read More The Magnes receives $1 million grant Mar 22, 2022 The Magnes Collection has been awarded a $1M gift. Along with major gifts from other foundations and donors, this grant assures digitizing and cataloging over 30,000 items which represent the lifetime work of acclaimed photographer Roman Vishniac, given to The Magnes by his family in 2019. Read More The Surprising Past! Mar 18, 2022 The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life spoke with Donna Chazen after her recent visit to view “Time Capsules. The Magnes: 10 Years UC Berkeley.” Her grandfather, Louis Morrison (1883-1955), built the portable Torah Ark from Rock Springs, Wyoming, one of three on display in the exhibition. The story behind the Torah Ark of Rock Springs, Wyoming and the small “basement” Congregation Beth Israel that used it highlights The Magnes’ focus on preserving the legacy of Jewish communities around the world. Read More The Magnes reopens with “Roman Vishniac. In Focus: 1922-2022” Mar 17, 2022 On May 1-2, 2022 The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life reopens with Roman Vishniac. In Focus: 1922-2022, an open house, display of Vishniac photographs, and day-long symposium. Read More Search for Magnes Executive Director underway Feb 18, 2022 The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California, Berkeley has begun the search for its new Executive Director. Read More Pages: 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829Load More Keep Up-To-Date
