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Shalva - The Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Shalva is dedicated to providing quality care for 'individuals with disabilities, empowering their families, and promoting social tolerance. Shalva gives equal access and opportunity to all participants regardless of religion, ethnic background, or financial capability. The organization’s advocacy initiatives, community events, and disability research continue to inspire a more inclusive Israeli society.

23/06/2026

A moment we won’t forget. 💙

On the eve of the opening of the Somaliland Embassy in Israel, First Lady Mrs. Fardowsa Mohamed Roble visited Shalva, making inclusion and care for people with disabilities a meaningful part of her journey.

Joined by Mrs. Samira Obsiye, wife of the Somaliland Ambassador to Israel, she was welcomed by our Founder and President, Kalman Samuels, and Shalva Ambassadors Chaim and Chaya Bisker. Together, we shared Shalva’s mission, and for the first time in their lives, our guests stepped into a synagogue.

Before leaving, the First Lady shared a hope close to our hearts: to help bring Shalva to Somaliland.

Inclusion knows no borders. 🌍

21/06/2026

Every child deserves someone who believes in them without limits.

Today we celebrate fathers like Kalman Samuels, whose love for Yossi helped inspire a movement that continues to change lives.

Happy Father’s Day. 💙

11/06/2026

Yesterday, we opened the doors to a new beginning.

For the first time, Shalva opened an apartment for adults with higher support needs, creating an opportunity for greater independence, dignity, and belonging.

For many parents, this moment was especially emotional. They never imagined their child would one day experience this level of independence. What once felt impossible suddenly felt real.

At Shalva, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, and every family deserves the hope of what’s possible.

10/06/2026

There’s something powerful about spending time with Shalva, not just hearing about it. 💜

At Dubido Bear Workshop, families, schools, and shuls come together to build bears, make memories, and experience the magic of inclusion firsthand.

Bring your family, your class, or your community and spend meaningful time with the incredible children and families of Shalva.

Because belonging is something you feel. 🧸✨

02/06/2026

The best kind of therapy?

A really good hug. 💜

At Shalva, connection comes in many forms, and sometimes the biggest moments happen without saying a single word.

28/05/2026

FestiShalva is not just a performance. It is proof of what is possible.

Every year at Shalva, children and adults with disabilities take the stage in a full-scale musical production, complete with costumes, lights, music, and months of preparation. For many families, it is a moment they never imagined possible.

And that is what makes it so powerful.

Every single child on that stage is living with disabilities. Some are non-mobile. Some are very low functioning. Yet no child is left behind.

Because every parent deserves the chance to watch their child shine under the spotlight. To see their child as the star of the show.

And every child deserves to have their moment.

This is FestiShalva. Where ability shines brighter than disability. 💜

25/05/2026

Serious business happening over here: laughing, playing, growing, thriving 😎💜

19/05/2026

A day of friendship, kindness, and unforgettable memories 💙

The students of spent the day at Shalva, bringing along thoughtful gifts from lovingly packed by the students themselves. From sharing lunch at the Shalva Café to creating Build-A-Bears together, every moment was filled with smiles, connection, and love.

Thank you to MDS and Bari Lynn for showing our children what true kindness looks like! 💜

19/05/2026

When a child has a disability, grandparents often carry a quiet weight that few speak about.

They witness the struggles of their own children as parents, while navigating their own fears, hopes, grief, and love for a grandchild with disabilities. Many carry this responsibility silently, without spaces designed specifically for them.

Yet one of the most powerful forms of support is often the simplest: meeting someone who understands your reality without explanation.

This month, The Family Support Center, Shalva launched a new series of gatherings dedicated to grandparents, creating space not only for guidance and learning, but for something equally important: peer-to-peer connection.
A place where grandparents can meet others facing similar experiences. Share concerns. Exchange advice. Speak openly. And perhaps most importantly, realize they are not alone.

The first gathering began with a tour of the Shalva National Center led by Sophie Weiss, exploring the story of Kalman and Malki Samuels and the vision that transformed one family’s experience into a world-leading model of disability care and inclusion.

The evening continued with facilitated discussion circles for men and women led by social worker Nurit Siman Tov, allowing honest conversations around fears, challenges, resilience, and hope.

By the end of the evening, participants expressed gratitude, not only for the opportunity to learn, but for the chance to connect with others who truly understand their journey.

At Shalva, we believe supporting a child with disabilities means supporting the entire family. Our holistic approach recognizes that when parents, siblings, and grandparents receive emotional support, community, and practical tools, the impact reaches far beyond them, strengthening the environment surrounding the child and ultimately supporting the child’s wellbeing, confidence, and development.

Because no grandparent should have to navigate this path alone. And because when families are supported, children thrive. 💜

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13/05/2026

At Shalva, joy is contagious.
One smile turns into a dance party real fast 💜

And honestly… we can’t stop dancing. 🎶

Address

1 Shalva Road
Jerusalem
91344

Telephone

+97226519555

Website

http://www.shalva.org/

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