Shalva National Center
The Shalva National Center is a model of excellence and a beacon of hope for all.
A brighter tomorrow. Today.
The Shalva National Center is the largest and most advanced center for inclusion and disability care in Israel. The campus was inaugurated by the Mayor of Jerusalem in September 2016.
Every day, thousands of people with disabilities and their families come through the center for rehabilitative and support programs. Hundreds more people from the broader community visit as part of Shalva’s community initiatives and social enterprises. Government dignitaries and delegations, corporate representatives, disability professionals, university students and individuals from around the world come to the center to learn about Shalva’s program models and to experience inclusion at its best.
The colorful face of Shalva is one of the defining features of the organization. Designed with meaningful intention, Shalva’s open and unique architecture, variety of bright colors, quotes, art installations and murals are what make every visitor sense they’ve entered a special place. Even though people with disabilities and their families come to Shalva with challenges, the building itself imbues people with inspiration and hope.
Shalva Park for Inclusion and Plaza in Memory of Ambassador Roland E. Arnall
The Shalva Park for Inclusion is Jerusalem’s first public inclusive playground and is operated in partnership with the Jerusalem Municipality. Open to the broader public, the park is visited by hundreds of children every day and creates a unique haven of inclusion and acceptance where all children can play as equals and their families can connect as a unified community.
Steven Diamond Sports and Wellness Center
Shalva’s Sports and Wellness Center is the largest disability accessible fitness facility in Israel and serves as a hub of inclusive sports activities for children and adults with disabilities and from the broader community.
Seryl and Charles Kushner Gymnasium
The Center’s large, Seryl and Charles Kushner multipurpose gymnasium with a spectators’ gallery is the home court of Shalva’s inclusive sports teams.
Recanati-Kaplan Auditorium
Shalva’s 360 seat auditorium has the highest density of wheelchair accessible seating in the country.
Leon M. Wagner Family Atrium
At the main entrance to the Shalva National Center is an open, three story atrium with an artistic mobile of colorful butterflies.
Helen Sarah Steyer and Thomas Mark Steyer Education and Training Center
The Education and Training Center includes a large auditorium, several seminar rooms, conference halls, and a resource library.
Charlotte and Sami Rohr Synagogue
Shalva’s synagogue is a Jewish congregation where people of all abilities are valued equally and participate fully in worship, gathering, and study.
Betzalel Binyamin Dining and Events Hall
The Dining and Events Hall is the center of daily activity for Shalva’s programs. Shalva’s kitchen serves over 1,000 meals a day to the children and adults in Shalva’s rehabilitative programs.
Manette and Louis Mayberg Café Shalva
Café Shalva is a boutique restaurant that is also an inclusive equal-opportunity workplace, simultaneously offering a high-end, delicious culinary experience as well as the opportunity to participate in a meaningful community initiative.
Susan and Leonard Feinstein Respite Floor
The Respite Program allows nearly 300 children with disabilites between the ages of 6 and 21 to participate in weekly overnight stays throughout the year.
National Crisis Response Center for Persons with Disabilities
Shalva’s National Crisis Response program is developed in partnership with the IDF and the Israeli government to provide 1,200 people with disabilities from across the country with long-term disability accessible shelter during times of national crisis.
Oral Health and Wellness Center
Shalva’s disability accessible dental clinic includes an examination room, waiting area, and an oral hygiene practice room that are designed for individuals with disabilities.
