Programs at the Magnes
Natalia Romik and Francesco Spagnolo during the 2023 program Hideouts. The Architecture of Survival in the Holocaust
The Magnes educational and public programs include tours, lectures, artist talks and scholarly symposia, as well as collaborations with local cultural and performing arts institutions.
Outsider. Freud | Film Screening and Conversation
UC Berkeley Art Museum and the Pacific Film Arcive 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin us at BAMPFA for a screening of the landmark documentary "Outside Freud" followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker; distinguished expert Dr. Harriet Wolfe, immediate past president of the International Psychoanalytical Association; and New Lehrhaus' executive director, Robby Adler Peckerar, Ph.D.
PJ Library Story Hour
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesStop by the Magnes for PJ Library's Story Hour, presented in partnership with PJ Library Bay Area. Each session features a different theme and book suited for children of all backgrounds as they learn about themselves and the world around them.
Gallery Tour | Flowing through Time and Tradition
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesStop by the Magnes for a free monthly gallery talk with the curator of the new exhibition, "Flowing through Time and Tradition."
Beit Midrash Study Session | Under the Water: Asking for Rain in a Time of Floods and Sea Level Rise
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe second in a series of creative, collaborative study sessions inspired by the art and objects on view in "Flowing through Time and Tradition." Join artist Claire Sherman for a Hebrew folk dance celebrating water and community, followed by a conversation with Dr. Joel Gerwein weaving together current research on sea level rise with Jewish stories about water.
Stranger on the Screen: Israel, Migration, and Identity Part II: Screening of The Cakemaker
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a screening and talkback of the film The Cakemaker by Ophir Raul Graizer. This screening is part of the Helen Diller Institute’s fall 2025 Israeli cinema series.
A Case Study of Systemic Antisemitism: The Housing Market in Paris during the Holocaust
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPresented by Berkeley’s Center for Jewish Studies and CJS Antisemitism Education Initiative, the 25/26 Annual Pell Lecture features Sarah Gensburger and will consider what the notion of systemic anti-Semitism can contribute to our understanding of the implementation of the Holocaust in Paris and its aftermath.
Stranger on the Screen: Israel, Migration, and Identity Part III: Screening of America
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a screening and talkback of the film My Australia, by Ami Drozd. This screening is part of the Helen Diller Institute’s Fall 2025 Israeli cinema series.
Jewish Arts & Bookfest
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesIn the Magnes tradition of incubating Jewish cultural events and in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Arts & Bookfest will bring together authors and artists for panel discussions, workshops, readings, teen programs, and performances that showcase the Jewish experience through art, culture, and storytelling.
Additional Program Resources
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Previous Programs
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Program Recordings
Enjoy The Magnes Collection’s video archive of past programs including lectures, music performances, and curatorial conversations.
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
Offering an opportunity to earn academic credit and gain experience in the arts.