The Kalaniyot Foundation
The Kalaniyot Foundation is the national umbrella organization for a collection of Kalaniyot-affiliated Universities supporting faculty-led initiatives (Kalaniyot chapters) focusing on two mutually reinforcing goals: building a stronger local campus community and deepening ties with Israeli researchers.
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Kalaniyot was created in the aftermath of October 7th by Jewish faculty who realized their roles at the university had to grow
Kalaniyot focuses on two self-reinforcing goals:
Supporting Jewish community on campus
Following October 7th, committed faculty members came together to build an open and inclusive campus community. The focus of this vibrant community is fostering a welcoming environment for Jews and others with ties to Israel on campus. In coordination with national and local organizations and national peers, the faculty are developing programs to support affected students and communicate on their behalf with the university administration.
Strengthening American-Israel university research collaborations
Through fellowships and seed grants, Kalaniyot brings the brightest researchers from Israel to universities in the US as postdoctoral fellows, sabbatical visitors and visiting students, empowering them to get involved in collaborative cutting-edge research, deepening academic ties and showcasing the brilliance of the startup nation.
Our Values
- Respectful co-existence: Living, learning, and working together alongside disagreements,
- Mission focus: Focusing on the university mission of research, education, and entrepreneurship,
- Excellence: Focusing on academic accomplishments and academic entrepreneurship,
- Open collaboration: international open academic collaborations with leading institutions around the world.
"Kalaniyot forged a community that was not there before. To me, this made a huge difference, it allowed me to return to work and get the resources and support that I needed."
Sivan,
MIT Postdoctoral Scholar 2023/24 Alumn
News & Events
Kalaniyot Receives Major Endorsement from Israeli University Leaders
We are pleased to announce that Kalaniyot has received a strong endorsement from the Association of University Heads, Israel (VERA). In a letter sent by Professor Daniel Chamovitz, President of Ben-Gurion University and Chair of VERA, the organization recognizes...