by Laura Bratt | Apr 4, 2023 | Featured News, News
On Tuesday, March 7th, University of California, Berkeley and the Division of Arts and Humanities hosted a special reception celebrating The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life’s new Executive Director, Hannah Weisman, thanking the many supporters who made the...
by Laura Bratt | Mar 7, 2023 | Featured News, News
Ellen Frank (1946-2021) 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...
by Laura Bratt | Feb 27, 2023 | Featured News, News
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 publication Berkeley News (02.27.2023). How is the...
by Laura Bratt | Feb 9, 2023 | Featured News, News
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. “As well as being the meaningful, historical connection to my Jewish heritage… the [URAP]...
by Laura Bratt | Jan 12, 2023 | Featured News, News
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is thrilled to announce new extended hours on Thursday evenings designed to provide greater access to our community. The galleries will be open during the University of California, Berkeley’s Spring 2023 semester...
