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January 2026

Thu 29
drawing of angel blowing horn to move swirl of water
Featured Featured Jan 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

The Beginning of Possibility: Visual Midrash

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

In the beginning was creation: ever since, Jews have delved into traditional texts to create new stories. This process, known as midrash, can be expressed in many forms, including works of visual art such as those featured in "Flowing through Time and Tradition." Join Jewish Studio Project Creative Director and author Rabbi Adina Allen and multimedia artist Naomie Kremer for a dynamic evening of visual midrash.

February 2026

Sun 1
"The First Water is the Body: Tracing Streams" with image of map
Featured Featured Feb 1, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Beit Midrash Study Sessions | Flowing through Time and Tradition

Beit Midrash Study Session | The First Water is the Body: Tracing Streams

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

The fifth in a series of creative, collaborative study sessions inspired by the art and objects on view in "Flowing through Time and Tradition." Led by Dan Alter, this session we will read, discuss, and compose poetry related to tracing the course of the running waters in our lives, our lands, and their paths in our bodies.

May 2026

Sun 3
Jewish Arts and Bookfest
Featured Featured May 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jewish Arts & Bookfest

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

In 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.

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