News All2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003 The Magnes Collection home to illumination series by artist Ellen Frank Mar 7, 2023 Ellen Frank was a true renaissance woman — an artist, scholar, writer, and a woman dedicated to peace. Her family generously donated her illumination series, The Book of Judith, to The Magnes. Last December, Frank’s husband and daughter visited the collection to share memories of the artist and the work she did. Read More How is The Magnes rethinking its engagement with museum visitors? (Berkeley News 2.27.2023) Feb 27, 2023 Alexander Rony interviews The Magnes Collection’s Executive Director Hannah Weisman, discussing her goals for the museum and some challenges The Magnes faces. This article was originally published in the online […] Read More Students at The Magnes Feb 9, 2023 Students play an important role at The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, one of the world’s preeminent Jewish collections in a university setting. Read More 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 Pages: 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132Load More Keep Up-To-Date