Kalaniyot is a faculty-led initiative established in the aftermath of October 7, 2023, by academics who recognized a renewed responsibility to preserve universities as inclusive and welcoming environments for students and scholars of all backgrounds.

The initiative joins a growing network of efforts aimed at reaffirming higher education’s mission to advance knowledge through the free exchange of ideas. Kalaniyot focuses on rebuilding and sustaining international academic collaboration, particularly between Israeli and U.S.-based academic communities.

With a research focus on agriculture and food science innovation, Kalaniyot at Cornell advances Cornell’s public-service mission to enhance the lives and livelihoods of people in New York and around the world. Learn more about the agriculture theme and apply to conduct postdoctoral research at Cornell.

Kalaniyot's Values

• Respectful Coexistence: Living, learning, and working together alongside disagreements.
• Mission Focus: Focusing on the university mission of research, education, and entrepreneurship.
• Excellence: Supporting academic accomplishments and entrepreneurship.
• Open Collaboration: Promoting open academic collaborations with leading institutions around the world.