Shalva

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.

 Shalva building
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


Jerusalem will light up in purple for people with disabilities

This will be done to raise awareness for incorporating children with disabilities into society.

Jerusalem in purple

Shalva Band to be honored with citation for firming Diaspora relations

Since 1992, the B'nai B'rith World Center has focused on recognized excellence in reported with regard to the Jewish Diaspora covering the topic of Israel-Diaspora relations.

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

Shalva dedicates an apartment for disabled adults, promotes integration

Kalman Samuels, Shalva's founder and president, thanked his "partners" in Gush Etzion and Efrat, adding that, "With the anchor you've provided, we will continue to build."

A poster, made up of the neighbors of the new apartment, welcoming its inauguration and new residents, October 27, 2020.

lockdown or not, Shalva’s children with disabilities need their structure and therapies

The current reality is trying for all of us; but Shalva’s children and adults with disabilities and their families face especially difficult challenges.


Shalva - Hope when there is none

The surprising story of Shalva's triumph.

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

Help Bring Shalva Back to Life!

Shalva, for the first time in its 30-year history, has initiated an NIS 3 million public crowdfunding campaign to raise the funds to stay open.

Kalman Samuels, Founder and President of Shalva

Yossi’s story – A memoir by the founder of Shalva, Rabbi Kalman Samuels

Dreams never Dreamed: is a true story that both tears at the heartstrings and fills one with wonder at what human beings are capable of achieving.

Kalman, Yossi and Avi Samuels meeting President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House

Worthy citizens of Jerusalem

Among this year’s Yakir Yerushalayim laureates are Shalva founder Rabbi Kalman Samuels and Hadassah Oncology head Prof. Tamar Yablonski-Peretz.

Shalva founder Rabbi Kalman Samuels

First wine made by a blind and deaf person in Israel

Yossi Samuels is the inspiration behind Shalva, an association dedicated to providing transformative care for individuals with disabilities, empowering their families and promoting social inclusion.

Yossi Daniels and Andrew Danos

For the first time, volunteers from Shalva join Border Police

The graduates came to Shalva at a young age with the goal of one day volunteering in the IDF, especially in the Border Police.

Feburary 10th, 2020 graduation of Shalva volunteers as they join Border Police