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Featured Exhibition
AUGUST 28, 2025– MAY 14, 2026
Flowing through Time and Tradition
Exploring the theme of water through the holdings of the Magnes Collection, Flowing through Time and Tradition traces how water flows through and shapes Jewish lives: enacting belief, sustaining life and communities, providing the means for spiritual cleansing, and mapping identities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beit Midrash Study Session | Waters of Transformation
Feb 22 @ 1:30 pm
The sixth in a series of creative, collaborative study sessions inspired by the art and objects on view in “Flowing through Time and Tradition.” Through text study, personal reflection, and a series of paintings that capture the intimate essence of these transformative moments, Rabbi Katz and Karen Fridman will delve into the spiritual depths of these water-based rituals.
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A look back at 2025
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...
Generating New Knowledge: Student Discoveries at the Magnes
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...
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