News All2021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003 Meet the Magnes’s New Associate Curator Jul 8, 2024 We are thrilled to introduce you to Achinoam Aldouby, the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life’s new Associate Curator. We recently sat down with Achi and asked her to share a little bit about herself and her background as she steps into her new role as part of our expanded Collections Team. Read More Generating new knowledge and understanding of Jewish cultures May 20, 2024 As a museum and research center at UC Berkeley dedicated to generating new knowledge and perspectives on Jewish cultures, the Magnes has an important role to play in undermining antisemitism. Bigotry relies on oversimplified stereotypes and flattened, distorted narratives of the past and present. Read More Jewish American Heritage Month at the Magnes Apr 30, 2024 This May marks the 18th annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, an opportunity for all Americans to connect with the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience. Read More Q&A with Student Research Apprentice Derick Lietzow Apr 10, 2024 Meet Derick Lietzow, one of UC Berkeley’s Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) students working with material culture at the Magnes. Read More Coming Together Mar 11, 2024 On a sunny December morning, the Magnes brought together 2010 Campaign for the Magnes supporters, including centenarian Florence Helzel, legendary to the community for her scholarly and philanthropic contributions. Read More Pages: 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738Load More Keep Up-To-Date Email Address: