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.
Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes
Law firms hit the court for Shalva’s IDF hopefuls
Israeli golfer Beck swinging for a cause
Jerusalem goes purple in support of Shalva
In support of an organization dedicated to helping disabled children their families, the walls of the Old City, Safra Square and the Chords Bridge were all lit up in purple.
Shalva band makes American debut at Israeli-American Council event
US President Donald Trump stood on stage for the whole performance. At the end, a member of the band embraced the president. Another told the president, "I love you so much."
A parallel reality
One possible conclusion is that Israel is plagued by the existence of “parallel realities” – one experienced by the general public, and the other by its elected leadership.
UNHRC members learn about inclusion in Shalva visit
During their visit, the visiting ambassadors to the UN Human Rights Council met with several of Shalva’s program participants and professional staff as well as Yossi Samuels.
Demi Lovato is a hit at Jerusalem's Shalva Center
The Shalva Band told Lovato that she had motivated their famous ‘Here Comes The Sun’ song.
Jamie Foxx praises Shalva Band
"This is so beautiful and close to my heart! What an inspiring group of talented young men and women!"
Grapevine: Robed Again
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The Eurovision effect
We have plunged so quickly into our next national political predicament that we may not have taken time to reflect on our success in pulling off Eurovision.
Shalva founder to receive honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan
The organization's band made it to the finals of Israel's reality singing competition Hakochav Haba (Rising Star), which selects Israel’s contestant for the Eurovision musical competition.
Grapevine: Real winner
Many felt that Shalva’s performance of “A Million Dreams” was the real winner of Eurovision. The BBC tweeted, “Shalva Band Just one of a million reasons why Eurovision is the Greatest Show.”