Jewish Arts & Bookfest
May 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the Magnes in partnership with New Lehrhaus, J. The Jewish News of Northern California, and the Jewish Community Library for the first annual Jewish Arts & BookFest in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
In the Magnes tradition of incubating Jewish cultural events, the Arts & Bookfest will bring together over 30 authors and artists for panel discussions, workshops, readings, teen programs, and performances that showcase the Jewish experience through art, culture, and storytelling.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 11:00 am-4:00 pm
In person at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
Jewish Arts & Bookfest Website
Tickets on sale now!
Adults: $20
Youth (under 18): $5
Students: $5
Museums for All: $5
Program will include:
- Speakers include bestselling author Daniel Handler (A.K.A. Lemony Snicket), author and screenwriter Adam Mansbach, poet Marcia Falk, graphic novelist Josh Tuininga, Jeff Morgan of Covenant Wines, and many more
- Presentations on topics ranging from Jewish motherhood to war and peace to futurism and fantasy
- A dramatic reading by the Yiddish Theatre Ensemble
- All-ages mosaic arts project and workshops on memoir comics and zines for ages 12 and up
- An array of exhibitors including booksellers and cultural institutions
Program submissions for the 2025 Jewish Arts & Bookfest at the Magnes are now closed.
Tables at the exhibitor fair will be $100. For more information, please reach out to magnesprograms@berkeley.edu.
Partners
New Lehrhaus
J. The Jewish News of Northern California
Jewish Community Library
Supporting Donor
Fran Quittel in loving memory of her sister, Helen Katz-Lazer, and “Sista” Judy Becker, her beloved cousin.
Sponsors
LABA Bay Area
Reboot
GatherBay
Jewish Writers Initiative
Ayin Press
Media Sponsors
JCC East Bay
Berkeley Unified School District
Limmud North America
J-Sei
If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact us at magnes@berkeley.edu or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance notice as possible.
