Shalva

Shalva’s Vienna event marked its band’s return, unveiling a rehab center honoring Sharabi family

Organizers announced plans for a new trauma and post-trauma treatment center in Ashkelon named in memory of the family of released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Israel and the Shalva organization, Vienna.
A new Diplomatic Ladies Circle wants to turn Shalva's Jerusalem model into a global movement

Power with a heart: Diplomatic women form new circle for disability advocacy

 Shalva building

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

Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

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


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.

 Shalva building

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.

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Shalva Center opens bomb shelter for people with disabilities

The center, which is dedicated to helping people with disabilities, opened its building to help them and their families stay safe amid rocket fire. 

 Shalva National Center's facilities are being used to shelter citizens in the South from rocket fire.

Girl with disability receives yellow belt from Olympic medalist Ori Sasson

The gala event was to benefit rehabilitative care for disabled children and was attended by over 750 people in-person and over 1,000 virtually.

 Girl with disability receives yellow belt from Olympic medalist Ori Sasson.

Shalva Band collaborates with WHO to promote disability inclusion

The Israeli band collaborated with the World Health Organization to raise awareness on the World Health Assembly's resolution last May, which aims to give the "highest attainable standard of health."

The Shalva Band performs at the 2019 Euovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv

Japanese delegates visit Shalva following inspiration from founders' book

Since it was published in Japanese, Shalva head Rabbi Kalman Samuels' memoir about his son has circulated widely among Japanese government personalities.

Japanese Ambassador to Israel Koichi Mizushima and Rabbi Abraham Cooper Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center meeting with Rabbi Kalman Samuels

Grapevine June 11, 2021: Hailing Herzog

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

ISAAC HERZOG faces the press on presidential election day, June 2.

Shalva Band performs with UAE musicians in unity concert

The Shalva Band is accompanied in the performance by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.

The Shalva Band performs at the 2019 Euovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv

Shalva launches line of mishloah manot created by disabled people

The delivered portions include wine created by a blind, deaf and handicapped man.

shalva's line of mishloah manot for Purim.