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:...
by Laura Bratt | Dec 29, 2025 | News
The many moments of engagement and discovery this past calendar year have reminded us of the power of the Magnes’s collections to bring people together as a communal haven for experiencing joy and generating hope through the sharing of ideas and expansion of...
by Laura Bratt | Dec 19, 2025 | Featured News, News
At the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, our mission is to actively engage with our holdings to generate new knowledge and understanding of Jewish cultures. Nowhere is this more evident than in our Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP), which...
by Laura Bratt | Dec 12, 2025 | Featured News, News
Thank you on behalf of the entire Magnes team for your generosity in supporting the museum and our work. We are proud to share our 2025 Impact Report with you, which reflects the achievements and milestones that you have helped make possible since July 1, 2024 — from...
by Laura Bratt | Nov 30, 2025 | Featured News, News
As the calendar year comes to a close, I find myself especially grateful for the moments of joy and hope that have punctuated the year as difficult and often heartbreaking events unfolded locally, nationally, and internationally. Thanks to the support of our community...
