Shalva

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

Over twenty ambassadors' wives just formed a new diplomatic circle in Jerusalem, not for policy, but to carry Shalva National Center's model of love back home.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
A new Diplomatic Ladies Circle wants to turn Shalva's Jerusalem model into a global movement
Shalva building

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.

|ByKALMAN SAMUELS
Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

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

The Shalva running team, featuring 155 runners including wounded vets and October 7 survivors, completed the NYC Marathon, marking a global statement of spirit and hope.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

The leader of the legal group described the tournament as an opportunity to prove that the firm's "commitment to equality and inclusion is not just words."

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Israeli NGO takes special needs services to Russia

Shalva forges partnership with Russian Jewish Congress.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Left to right: Avi Samuels, Chairman of Shalva; Kalman Samuels, Founder of Shalva; Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat; Yuri Kaner, president of the Russian Jewish Congress and Michael Friedman of the Genesis Philanthropy Group on Thursday, September 14th, 2017, at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow.

Watch: Israeli Life in Docs 494134

Every week dostories365 in collaboration with The Jerusalem Post will bring you slices of Israeli life. This week - we follow Israelis with disabilities taking part in an emotional music tour abroad.

MAY 28, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Everyone Can Shine

Gold medalist and war hero set to lead Team Shalva at Jerusalem Marathon

Ori Sasson, and Yehuda Yitzchak HaYisraeli will take part in the Community Run with Shalva, the Israel Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

MARCH 15, 2017ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Team Shalva

Minister Bennett joins Shalva's band on the guitar

Minister visits Shalva's National Center for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 14, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Education Minister Naftali Bennett joins Shalva band on guitar

Israeli Judoka Medalist Donated Rio Olympic Judo Jacket to benefit Children with Disabilities

Ori Sasson presented the jacket to Shalva before an applauding crowd.

DECEMBER 20, 2016ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Israeli Judoka Uri Sasson at the Shalva event

A special first day at Shalva’s new complex in Jerusalem

“It is the most advanced center for children with special needs in the world,” said Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016BySTEVE LINDE
ERUSALEM MAYOR Nir Barkat (right) joins Shalva founder Rabbi Kalman Samuels and two children in cutting the ribbon for the kindergarten at the organization’s new complex in Jerusalem’s Beit Hakerem neighborhood.

Dreams do come true

The 11th annual Shalva Idol brings special-needs kids to the stage.

JULY 3, 2016ByANAV SILVERMAN
At Shalva Idol on June 22: ‘There is no greater happiness than seeing these special-needs children perform.’

Climbing Kilimanjaro for Israeli children with disabilities

There are many paths to charity, but these intrepid hikers chose a difficult one: climbing the treacherous terrain of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for disabled children.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015ByHAYAH GOLDLIST-EICHLER
Hikers climb the treacherous terrain of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for children with disabilities

Shalva's True Superheroes: Episode 23

In which our heroes use their powers to help Israelis in the storm.

DECEMBER 23, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
The Jerusalem Post

Shalva's True Superheroes: Episode 22

In which our heroes find a new way to charge their phones.

DECEMBER 17, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
The Jerusalem Post