Cornellians for Israel

Building community, celebrating Israeli culture, and fostering informed conversation.

Our Mission

Cornellians for Israel (CFI) is a bipartisan, non-religious student organization at Cornell University dedicated to promoting awareness and education about Israel's history, culture, and geopolitical significance.

Through guest speakers, debate series, and actively engaging the student body in productive conversation, CFI strives to cultivate a more informed campus community.

CFI also actively commits to bringing the vibrant Israeli culture to Cornell through various avenues, such as Shabbat dinners, themed events, and arranging the annual Shuk on the Arts Quad!

Meet CFI

Programming

Programming

Greg Shrayer

Communications and Outreach

Communications and Outreach

Sofia Eliasi

Social Media

Social Media

Maya Rothbard

Underclassmen Representative

Underclassmen Representative

Jack Gewanter

Newsletter

Newsletter

Jamie Covit

Political Action Representative

Political Action Representative

Ezra Galperin

Political Outreach Representative

Political Outreach Representative

Alex Michaels

Social Chair

Social Chair

Marion Karp

Events

Upcoming Events

August 27th, 2026

Come to the lawn outside of Helen Newman on Thursday, August 27th to learn more about CFI and its leadership team. Get the opportunity to meet fellow freshmen and explore ways to get involved with CFI!

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Past Events

tel_aviv_bar_night

Tel Aviv Bar Night

Level B

April 23rd, 2026 • 10pm - 12am

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shuk

The Shuk

on the Arts Quad

April 23rd, 2026 • 11am - 3pm

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yom_hazikaron

Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

at 104West! Dining Hall

April 20th, 2026 • 7:15pm

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charlotte_korchak

Answering Your Tough Questions About Israel

with Charlotte Korchak

March 23th, 2026 • 7:30pm

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Learn

Browse through some resources curated by the team at CFI. Learn more about Israeli history, study up on current events, or brush up on your Hebrew!

Israeli History Educational Resources Jewish & Israeli Culture Hebrew Resources Books, Podcasts, & Media Israel Today New to Israel? Click here for Israel 101!

Resources

Study Abroad in Israel

Discover Grinspoon Hillel's curated list of ways to study and work in Israel, including a list of Cornell's eight opportunities to study abroad in Israel.

Religious Life at Cornell

Explore Cornell's 50+ student organizations that support religious and spiritual well-being.

Reporting Bias & Antisemitism

Don't be afraid to report any acts of bias or antisemitism that occur on campus. Fill out Cornell's Guardian Reporting Form to notify the university.

Legal & Advocacy Resources

If you experience or witness an act of antisemitism, you can file a report with StandWithUs, who can advocate for you and offer legal support.

Getting Involved with Israel Advocacy

Israel advocacy doesn't stop at CFI. Find conferences, leadership summits, fellowships, and other ways to make an impact on campus and beyond.

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Contact Us

Feel free to contact CFI with any questions, concerns, or ideas at cornell4israel@gmail.com.