News All2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003 Extended Hours on Thursday Evenings Jan 12, 2023 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. Read More Meet The Magnes Collection’s New Executive Director Dec 8, 2022 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. We sat down with Weisman and asked her to share a little bit about herself and her background as she takes the helm of one of the preeminent Jewish collections in the world. Read More A message from Faculty Director John Efron Dec 1, 2022 and community are dedicated to discovering and sharing the extraordinary works and stories of the vibrant Jewish tradition. Please join us in ensuring that our shared past continues to communicate with our present by supporting The Magnes today. Read More The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life Chosen to Receive 2023 Cody Award Nov 28, 2022 The Berkeley Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce that it has selected The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life as its 2023 Fred & Pat Cody Award recipient. Read More Magnes Mezuzah Installed at the Vice President’s Residence Nov 23, 2022 A sterling silver mezuzah from The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life now hangs at the official Washington, DC residence of Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Read More Pages: 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Load More Keep Up-To-Date
