2023 Bay Area Book Festival

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Presented by Bay Area Book Festival in partnership with the San Francisco Chronicle, the 9th Annual Bay Area Book Festival will hold seven of its programs at The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, all open to the public with free admission.

Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life over a cup of coffee. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your favorite Magnes stories from the past along with your thoughts and questions about the present and creative ideas for the future.

In My Ancestors’ Shoes: Getting Dressed in the Tenements, 1881

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join Vi, creator of the YouTube channel SnappyDragon, as she demonstrates how a young working-class Hungarian Jewish immigrant woman would get dressed in her best clothes for Shabbat in the […]

Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life over a cup of coffee. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your favorite Magnes stories from the past along with your thoughts and questions about the present and creative ideas for the future.

Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers virtually for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s […]

Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

VIRTUAL! Join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers via Zoom for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your favorite Magnes stories from the past along with your thoughts and questions about the present and creative ideas for the future.

“Vishniac” at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

Castro Theater 429 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, United States

The 43rd San Francisco Jewish Film Festival presents Vishniac, a film by Laura Bialis Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm Castro Theatre • 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA […]

Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life over a cup of coffee. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your favorite Magnes stories from the past along with your thoughts and questions about the present and creative ideas for the future.

Faculty & Staff Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Faculty and staff are invited to join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life over a cup of coffee. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your questions and ideas for collaboration, research, and campus engagement.

Student Community Conversations with Executive Director Hannah Weisman

Berkeley Hillel 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Students are invited to join Executive Director Hannah Weisman and museum staffers for a conversation about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life over a cup of coffee. Hannah will share a brief update on the museum’s current activities. Bring your questions and ideas for programs, exhibitions, and student projects.

Family Film Screening | 13: The Musical

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Join us for a screening of the Netflix family comedy, 13: The Musical starring Eli Golden, Josh Peck, and Debra Messing.