Big Give 2023

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

Thursday, March 9, the whole UC Berkeley family comes together for Big Give — our annual 24-hour fundraising blitz. Take part and show your support by coming together with the Cal community to shine a light on programs like The Magnes. Let’s make this our most successful Big Give yet!

Blood Libel: On the Trail of An Antisemitic Myth

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

Berkeley's Center for Jewish Studies presents Magda Teter's lecture exploring how the medieval anti-Jewish lie about the story of Simon of Trent, a boy whose death during the Easter/Passover season in 1475 led to one of the most notorious persecutions of Jews in Europe and, as cited in 2019 by the shooter of the Poway synagogue, became rooted in Christian imagination to persist into the twenty first century US and lead to his horrific crime in California.

Closed for Private Event

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

The Magnes Collection is closed for a private rental and will not be open to the public Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th. Learn more about planning your next event at The Magnes.

Cal Day 2023 Open House

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

Stop by to grab a kosher treat and learn about The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, the outstanding Jewish museum located right here at UC Berkeley. Enjoy exhibitions in our three galleries and discover ways you can get involved with research and programming dedicated to life in the global Jewish diaspora.

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 Victorian-era Lower East Side. Based on the story of her own great-great-grandmother Carolina at age 19, Vi has created reproduction garments from the year 1881, […]

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 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

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.

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.