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As Israelis deal with wounds of war, people with disabilities show the way - opinion

Israel’s current war has left deep emotional wounds still in need of healing. Yet we can take pride in knowing that Shalva fulfilled its national responsibility with devotion and dignity.

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Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes

ISRAEL LAW FIRMS competed on the court at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to raise money for the 'Rising in Rank' project for those with disabilities joining the IDF.

Law firms hit the court for Shalva’s IDF hopefuls

ISRAELI GOLFER Laetitia Beck proudly represents the blue-and-white on the international stage.

Israeli golfer Beck swinging for a cause


​Mother of American-Israeli, held hostage and killed by Hamas in 90s, passes away

Following her profound loss, Esther became a beacon of strength, sharing her journey of faith and endurance with audiences worldwide.

 Esther Wachsman speaks at the funeral of her husband Yehuda Wachsman, at Givat Shaul cemetery in Jerusalem on June 25, 2020.

Israel’s ambassador to Japan lights Hanukkah candles at Tokyo embassy

Ambassador Gilad Cohens's Hanukkah ceremony in Tokyo unites diplomacy and hope as Japan reaffirms support for Israel during wartime.

 Israel's Ambassador to Japan hosts a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Hanukkah.

Running for pride and purpose: Joining Team Shalva through NYC Marathon

A seasoned Israeli marathoner found unexpected emotional resonance at the New York City Marathon, where 260 Team Shalva runners gathered amid global tensions.

 Simpler times during the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon

Art beyond borders: Shalva exhibit brings Israel’s story of war and resilience to Houston

After October 7, Shalva’s art therapy team worked with teenagers and adults with disabilities to help express their feelings in response to the traumatic events.

 Shalva art exhibit

Israeli lawyers lace ’em up for Shalva

Head of DLA Piper’s Israel Group. It has become a tradition over the past three years, and raised so far a total of NIS 400,000.

 SHALVA REPRESENTATIVES and member of Israel’s legal sector pose at the DLA Piper Charity Basketball Tournament.

Young Israeli artists with disabilities express emotions amid war

Finding a means of self-expression amid the tumult of war is a formidable challenge, as words often fall short of encapsulating the profound emotions that accompany these traumatic times.

 ‘GIRL POWER’ by Reut Fundas.

Shalva National Crisis Response Center: A beacon of hope for evacuees

Shalva opens its doors to help evacuees from the South.


Tiv Ta'am donates 110,000 NIS to Shalva


Shalva and the State of Israel – a story of love, inclusion and equality

"Shalva’s services benefit all sectors of Israel’s population through the entire life cycle," says Shalva's founder Kalman Samuels.

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Shalva in New York: Running to change the world

Shalva’s diverse team included runners from cities across Israel, different ethnic backgrounds and various religious affiliations, each of them experiencing the race as. a personal achievement

 Team Shalva at the New York Marathon pose for a photograph in Times Square.

Shalva: Creating new ways to provide for people with disabilities, their families

Shalva’s comprehensive life-cycle programs, leading-edge therapies and inclusive educational frameworks have empowered families to raise their children with disabilities within the family framework.

 Shalva National Cente