by Laura Bratt | Apr 7, 2026 | Featured News, News
UC Berkeley’s Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is excited to share details for the upcoming 2026 Jewish Arts & Bookfest, taking place Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Downtown Berkeley. The festival is presented in partnership with J. The...
by Laura Bratt | Mar 24, 2026 | Exhibition News, News
BERKELEY, CA — UC Berkeley’s Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is proud to present No Lines in the Sea, a musical performance featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Elana Sasson with Queralt Giralt on cello and Bahar Badiei on oud. Taking...
by Laura Bratt | Mar 16, 2026 | Featured News, News
BERKELEY — The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California, Berkeley, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Alissa Schapiro as its new Senior Curator beginning April 20, 2026. An accomplished art historian, educator, and curator, Dr....
by Laura Bratt | Feb 20, 2026 | Collections, Featured News, News
In the storage rooms of the Magnes, a meticulous review and inspection of the collection is taking place. Shelf by shelf and box by box, the museum’s staff is conducting a comprehensive inventory that bridges 64 years of analog history with a new digital future....
by Laura Bratt | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
What happens when we treat ancient stories not just as history, but as raw material for contemporary art? On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life invites the community to join us for an evening with two extraordinary creators:...
