News & Events

We are thrilled to share that MIT-Kalaniyot was recently highlighted in an insightful article by The Boston Globe! READ THE BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE The piece shines a light on Kalaniyot’s mission to strengthen ties with Israeli researchers from diverse backgrounds and...

The Dartmouth chapter of Kalaniyot, led by professors Dan Rockmore and Jeremy Manning, will bring Israeli researchers to campus and foster international academic exchange. By Iris WeaverBell Published August 1, 2025 Dartmouth launched a partnership with Israeli...

The Kalaniyot Foundation is proud to share a compelling new video that captures the essence and impact of our MIT-Kalaniyot chapter. The video features insights from co-founders Ernest Fraenkel and Or Hen, along with highlights of faculty, students, and the inaugural...

The Kalaniyot Foundation co-founders Dr. Ernest Fraenkel and Dr. Or Hen recently appeared on American Jewish Committee's award-winning podcast "People of the Pod" to discuss Kalaniyot, focusing on the challenges post-October 7, building community through connection,...

View the original story on MIT News. MIT-Kalaniyot launches programs for visiting Israeli scholars Inviting recent postdocs and sabbatical-eligible faculty to pursue their research at MIT, new programs envision eventually supporting 16 Israeli scholars on campus...

Dartmouth College has established Dartmouth-Kalaniyot, joining a growing national network of higher education institutions dedicated to strengthening academic connections with Israeli universities. The faculty-led initiative, which originated at MIT, aims to promote...

The Kalaniyot Foundation has published its Winter 2024 newsletter, offering insights into the organization's recent activities and upcoming initiatives. The seasonal publication provides supporters and community members with updates on our ongoing activities and...

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...

We are excited to announce the launch of the MIT-Kalaniyot program’s 2024 call for applications from sabbatical scholars and postdoctoral fellows. Through these programs, we aim to strengthen the Jewish and Israeli MIT campus community while deepening ties with...