Since its foundation in 1962, the Judah L.

These pages are devoted to the scholars who studied and continue to study the holdings of The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life from a variety of disciplinary approaches. 

The Magnes has a fifty year history of presenting exhibitions that break new ground in Judaica connoisseurship, introduce under-recognized Jewish artists of the 20th century, and take risks with

Since its founding in 1962, the Magnes has been a veritable hub of Jewish culture, scholarship, and community action.

The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life is based on the holdings of the former Judah L.

Information on how to ask reference questions, access the Helzel Collection Study Room, and obtain permissions to reproduce