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
Shalva Band becomes first finalist in race for Eurovision
Shalva, which is made up of eight young adults with disabilities, easily won over the hearts and minds of the show’s panel of judges – and of a wide swath of the Israeli public.
Fan-favorite Shalva Band faces Eurovision Shabbat conundrum
The group of musicians with disabilities may be forced to back out of competition to represent Israel over requirement to rehearse on Shabbat.
Grapevine: A case for inclusion
In keeping with the UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Nitzan Chen, the director of Government Press Office, this year chose Shalva as its venue.
Can Israel find its next Netta?
As the search for a 2019 Eurovision contestant ramps up, young, old, religious, secular, pros, amateurs, natives and immigrants vie to represent the country in Tel Aviv next year.
Gilad Shalit celebrates seven years of freedom from Hamas captivity
Shlava, which provides an array of services for individuals with disabilities, brought together thousands of people to support the organization and its work.
Shalva receives status as consultant to UN
Among other privileges, the organization will have opportunities to attend international conferences and events, make public written and oral statements and network with leading organizations.
Disability Awareness Month: A life mission to make people smile
The Inspiring Story of Raphael, who despite having Down Syndrome makes music around the world.
Israeli band of disabled musicians kicks off world tour in London
Shalva Band was created over 10 years ago, and has since won the hearts of the hundreds of thousands of audience members for whom it has performed.
Israeli musicians with disabilities to represent Israel on world tour
The Shalva band has become an international icon for inclusion and a real example of the amazing things that can happen when you empower people's abilities and believe in their potential.
Israeli NGO takes special needs services to Russia
Shalva forges partnership with Russian Jewish Congress.
