Minister of Education spend a meaningful day at Shalva
Minister of Education - Yifat Shasha Bitton, spent an inspiring and productive day at Shalva. Her visit focused on our inclusive preschool and kindergartens and our staff gave an informative overview of this incredible educational framework. In addition, the Minister of Education got a full tour of Shalva and our round the clock programming and met with adults in our [...]
Kalman Samuels is addressing the United Nation’s 15th conference on the rights of persons with disabilities
Kalman Samuels is addressing the United Nation's 15th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This year's focus is technology innovation advancing rights and economic empowerment of people with disabilities. We are proud to participate in this distinguished international forum and to deliver our rehabilitative programs in partnership with the State of Israel [...]
Inspiring and extraordinary visit at Shalva
Nick Vujicic visited Shalva and fully entered our hearts. Born without limbs, he persevered through countless challenges to lead a powerful and impactful life. Today he is a world-renowned motivational speaker, NYTimes best-selling author, coach and entreprenuer. Nick is a true role model for our children and adults with disabilities and their families as well as staff members. He represents [...]
Michal Herzog and wife president’s of Ecuador Maria de Lourdes Elsieuer at Shalva
We were delighted to host the First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog and the First Lady of Ecuador Maria de Lourdes Elsieuer. During the tour, Tamar Bar-Or, a Shalva graduate who currently works in the center's jewelry department, gave the First Ladies necklaces that the she and her colleagues made. First Lady Michal Herzog said, "Every time I visit Shalva, [...]
Canadian ambassador at Shalva
We were honored to host Lisa Stadelbauer - Canadian Ambassador to Israel. Lisa is a true advocate for individuals with disabilities and was visibly inspired by Shalva's participants and her meeting with Yossi. The visit was especially moving for Kalman who himself is a Canadian citizen, sort of closing a circle. Thank you Lisa!
Kalman Samuels lights torch – Israel’s Independence Day
Kalman Samuels, Founder and President of Shalva, lights a torch at Israel's 74th Independence Day Ceremony. "In honor of all the children and adults with disabilities in Israel, in honor of their devoted families, in honor of the thousands of wonderful volunteers, and in your honor, our friends and partners, whose support and belief in Shalva's children and their families [...]
