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…
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MIT-Kalaniyot Featured on MIT News
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 annually. Lisa Capone | Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities December 20, 2024 Over the past 14 months, as…
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 Kalaniyot’s commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and supporting Israeli scholars. “At a time when collaborations…
2024 Call for Applications Launched
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 Israeli researchers. About MIT-Kalaniyot The MIT-Kalaniyot program is dedicated to fostering collaboration between MIT and Israeli…
Living By Our Values
By Or Hen & Ernest Fraenkel Last November, alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we wrote to the MIT community acknowledging the pain so many were experiencing in light of tragic events in the Middle East. We pledged to work together to build a better future for MIT, in which we “strengthen the bonds of friendship and collegiality that…