At Kalaniyot, we’re proud to celebrate the journeys of Israeli scientists who embody our mission — to learn, lead, and give back. Dr. Shai Zilberzwige-Tal, an Honorary Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT, represents the very heart of that vision: global excellence grounded in connection, community, and commitment to Israel’s scientific future. When Dr. Shai Zilberzwige-Tal…
Year: 2025
MIT-Kalaniyot Featured in The Boston Globe for Bridging Academic Divides
We are thrilled to share that MIT-Kalaniyot was recently highlighted in an insightful article by The Boston Globe! The piece shines a light on Kalaniyot’s mission to strengthen ties with Israeli researchers from diverse backgrounds and cultivate more supportive campus environments. The article emphasizes how Kalaniyot aims to “humanize” Israeli society and provide crucial academic…
MIT-Kalaniyot Program Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Israel’s Brightest Minds to Drive Global Research & Innovation
CAMBRIDGE, MA (May 12, 2025) – The MIT-Kalaniyot Program proudly announces the arrival of its inaugural cohort of eight world-class Israeli researchers, ushering in a new chapter of international collaboration at the forefront of science and innovation. Rigorously selected from a competitive applicant pool, these exceptional postdoctoral fellows and sabbatical scholars represent the pinnacle of…
Kalaniyot Co-Founders Share Their Mission on “People of the Pod”
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, and how Kalaniyot is expanding beyond MIT. The full podcast episode is available on the AJC website, as well…