Shalva
Choosing life, building hope: Former hostage turns to disability advocacy to honor wife, daughters
Eli Sharabi partners with Shalva to create an Ashkelon center honoring his wife and daughters, while providing disability services and trauma care for the South.
Shalva’s Vienna event marked its band’s return, unveiling a rehab center honoring Sharabi family
Power with a heart: Diplomatic women form new circle for disability advocacy
As Israelis deal with wounds of war, people with disabilities show the way - opinion
Shalva Band to get its Eurovision moment after all
KAN has invited the musical group to give an interval performance at one of the show's semifinals.
Crowd favorite Shalva Band pulls out of Eurovision contention
Musical group chooses Shabbat over international song contest.
Miri Regev appeals to EBU to save Shalva Band
"The question at stake is not hypothetical but is rather a matter of principle," Regev said.
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.
