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South Korean Communities Stand Strong with Israel

Dozens of South Korean citizens have begun a two-week vigil in their city center to support Israel.

South Korean Communities Stand Strong with Israel

Ex-Chief of Israel Air Force

'Social unity, not just by military prowess is key to our power'

Heartwarming glimpse of the IAF pilots who visited the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to work with children with disabilities.

'Social unity, not just by military prowess is key to our power'

Major advancement in oral healthcare for those with disabilities

Israel leads groundbreaking medical advancement in oral healthcare of people with disabilities.

Major advancement in oral healthcare for those with disabilities

Defense Minister Gantz plays basketball with Shalva kids

Despite heightened security alert following arrest of Islamic Jihad leader, Ministers Gantz and Tropper keep word to Shalva kids.

Defense Minister Gantz plays basketball with Shalva kids

'Israel tells people with disabilities: We'll overcome together'

PM tells Shalva Center: We have passed this law so that people with disabilities and their families won’t have to do it all alone.

'Israel tells people with disabilities: We'll overcome together'

Shalva founder excited to be Independence Day torch lighter

Kalman Samuels, Shalva founder and president, looks back on how far Israel has come over 30 years in integrating people with disabilities.

Shalva founder excited to be Independence Day torch lighter

Independence Day:

Canadian-born founder of Shalva to light torch

Canadian immigrant Kalman Samuels, founder of group aiding the disabled, to light torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony.

Canadian-born founder of Shalva to light torch

Olympic medalist gives girl with disabilities yellow judo belt

9-year-old Alisa, who was born with Prader Willi Syndrome, received judo belt from Israeli Judo Medalist Ori Sasson in Shalva program.

Olympic medalist gives girl with disabilities yellow judo belt

Olympic medalist presents judo belt to girl with disabilities

Young girl with disabilities receives yellow belt judo ranking from Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson.

Olympic medalist presents judo belt to girl with disabilities

President Herzog visits Shalva Center that helps the disabled

Event marks 30 years since the organization was nationally recognized by his grandfather during his presidency.

President Herzog visits Shalva Center that helps the disabled

Breathtaking performance of 'A Million Dreams' inspires million

Musicians with disabilities perform 'A Million Dreams' for World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee Conference.

Breathtaking performance of 'A Million Dreams' inspires million

Japan inspired by Israeli founder of non-profit for disabled

Rabbi Kalman Samuels’ memoir about his son - rendered blind and deaf during infancy - has received international acclaim; recently in Japan.

Japan inspired by Israeli founder of non-profit for disabled

Watch: Shalva Band performs 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'

In spectacular hit event, the Shalva Band goes public with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'- in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.

Watch: Shalva Band performs 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'

Shalva launches mass vaccination campaign for the disabled

Shalva National Center in Jerusalem launches vaccination drive for the disabled, inoculating 1,200 in one day.

Shalva launches mass vaccination campaign for the disabled

Shalva’s children with disabilities need a lifeline of support

Shalva: "This year, we need you more than ever."

Shalva’s children with disabilities need a lifeline of support

Yakir Yerushalyim ceremony awards Jerusalem’s all-star citizens

Kalman Samuels, founder of Shalva, recognized for life’s work benefiting thousands of children with disabilities and their families.

Yakir Yerushalyim ceremony awards Jerusalem’s all-star citizens

From bullying and embarrassment to fulfillment and pride

Raphael Cohen, who was born with Down Syndrome, recounts how he was bullied as a child but found his place after joining Shalva.

From bullying and embarrassment to fulfillment and pride

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

With SHALVA not able to travel around the world & meet wealthy donors, it's asking you to help special needs individuals get help they need.

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

From where does the strength come?

From where does the strength come?

Watch: The Goldin family meets the Shalva Band

Missing soldier's parents meet members of the Shalva Band, and band member Yair Pomberg recounts his prayers for missing soldiers' return.

Watch: The Goldin family meets the Shalva Band

Jerusalem lights up for Shalva

The Old City, City Hall, and the Chords Bridge were lit in purple lights to salute Shalva's actvity for the disabled and their families

Jerusalem lights up for Shalva

Watch: Florida mayor joins Israel's Shalva band on stage

Bal Harbour Mayor Gabriel Groisman takes stage at special-needs band Shalva's performance to give speech but says 'I'd rather sing instead.'

Watch: Florida mayor joins Israel's Shalva band on stage

Watch: Shalva Band moves US President

The special-ed Shalva Band sang in front of President Trump at the IAC conference in Florida. Trump: Don't stop dreaming.

Watch: Shalva Band moves US President

Shalva Band to perform alongside President Trump

Shalva Band to perform at Florida summit next to POTUS. 'We dreamed of reaching far, but we never could have dreamed of standing here.'

Shalva Band to perform alongside President Trump

Pop star Demi Lovato apologizes for Israel trip, then erases

"Going against all advice right now and apologizing," Lovato writes on Instagram, before erasing post several minutes later.

Pop star Demi Lovato apologizes for Israel trip, then erases

Demi Lovato's photo with special needs kids in J'lem goes viral

In Israel, Demi Lovato praises 'amazing center' for special needs children, posts after 'falling in love' with 'little beauty.'

Demi Lovato's photo with special needs kids in J'lem goes viral

Pop star Demi Lovato meets with Shalva band in Jerusalem

During trip to Israel, pop star Demi Lovato visits Shalva Center for people with special needs in Jerusalem, meets with Shalva band.

Pop star Demi Lovato meets with Shalva band in Jerusalem

Shalva Band to attend IAC National Summit

Special-ed band who moved audiences worldwide to perform at annual event scheduled to take place later this year in Florida​.

Shalva Band to attend IAC National Summit

How Shalva used Eurovision appearance to promote integration

The Shalva band's meteoric success has enabled the Shalva organization to embark on many new ventures.

How Shalva used Eurovision appearance to promote integration

Celebrating the work of a man who changed life for the disabled

Kalman Samuels, founder of Shalva National Center in Israel received prestigious honors for improving Israeli disability services.

Celebrating the work of a man who changed life for the disabled

Eurovision climax: The countries which made it to the final

The Shalva band's performance on Thursday night is met with enthusiastic applause with the crowd rising to their feet to cheer excitedly.

Eurovision climax: The countries which made it to the final

Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finals

The Shalva Band, which quit the Eurovision selection contest so as not to desecrate the Sabbath, performs at the semi-finals.

Watch: Shalva Band in the Eurovision semi-finals

Watch: Shalva Band at torch-lighting ceremony

The Shalva band sang at the torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl which marks the start of Independence Day.

Watch: Shalva Band at torch-lighting ceremony

In Jerusalem marathon, thousands run for special ed kids

Thousands run for Team Shalva in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon.

In Jerusalem marathon, thousands run for special ed kids

Final decision: Shalva will not attend Eurovision

European Broadcasting Corporation refuses to accommodate religious needs of Shakva band composed of musicians with disabilities.

Final decision: Shalva will not attend Eurovision

'Inclusive' European Broadcasting Union excludes Orthodox Jews

Band quits program as three members are Shabbat observant and will be forced to violate Shabbat; inclusive Europe won't budge.

'Inclusive' European Broadcasting Union excludes Orthodox Jews

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

The Shalva Band is composed of eight Israeli musicians with physical and mental disabilities who have not let their limitations stop them

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contest

Shalva Band expected to withdraw from TV competition “Rising Star” due to issues with Sabbath observance.

Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contest

Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finals

Band composed of adults with disabilities receives 87 points to advance to finals of “Rising Star” television contest.

Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finals

Eurovision wants a Shabbat-friendly microphone

Song contest wants Tzomet institute to give them Shabbat-approved microphone so a viral special-needs band can perform.

Eurovision wants a Shabbat-friendly microphone

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Watch: The special children's audition that moved the web

15 musical performers with special needs come together for TV audition with song 'Here Comes the Sun'.

Watch: The special children's audition that moved the web

Israeli disabled musicians perform at British College

Students of Eton College in England pause their studies for a musical performance by the Shalva Band.

Israeli disabled musicians perform at British College

Miracles happen every day

Gilad Shalit celebrates seven-year anniversary of his release from Hamas captivity by supporting children with disabilities.

Miracles happen every day

Lucy's bat mitzvah present

Lucy, 12, just celebrated her bat mitzvah in London. But her real joy is from another extraordinary event that happened this week in J'lem.

Lucy's bat mitzvah present

Children with disabilities play football with NFL players

Thirty NFL football players share the field with Shalva's children with disabilities.

Children with disabilities play football with NFL players

Olympic judoka, soldiers, firefighters join Shalva Marathon run

Watch: 1,500 runners join Team Shalva in Jerusalem Marathon to benefit special needs children.

Olympic judoka, soldiers, firefighters join Shalva Marathon run

Hundreds will run marathon in benefit of special-ed kids

Over 1,500 runners will run special segments of the Jerusalem Marathon in support of "Shalva".

Hundreds will run marathon in benefit of special-ed kids

Miami Mayor visits Israel

Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez visits Shalva, the Israel Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

Miami Mayor visits Israel

Shalva's 10th Silver Spring Anniversary Celebrity Chef Dinner

Food and art merged into festive dinner in support of Shalva, The Israel Association for the Care & Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

Shalva's 10th Silver Spring Anniversary Celebrity Chef Dinner

Chief rabbis celebrate Hanukkah with disabled children

Israel's chief rabbis and the most severely wounded soldier from 2014's Protective Edge celebrate Hanukkah together at center for disabled.

Chief rabbis celebrate Hanukkah with disabled children

Israeli band of disabled musicians captures hearts of Londoners

London goes wild over Israel’s band of disabled musicians.

Israeli band of disabled musicians captures hearts of Londoners

'This is the most incredible place I've ever seen'

Scottish actress married to US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnunchin visits Israel, takes time out to meet with special-needs children.

'This is the most incredible place I've ever seen'

Musicians with disabilities represent Israel on world tour

Musicians with disabilities join world tour on first-ever trip away from home.

Musicians with disabilities represent Israel on world tour

New center for special needs children opens in Jerusalem

Shalva, which cares for children with specials needs and disabilities, opens new center in Israeli capital.

New center for special needs children opens in Jerusalem

Critically wounded soldier to lead marathon runners

Olympic medalist Ori Sasson and rehabilitating soldier Yehuda Yitzhak Hayisraeli will lead the Shalva group at the Jerusalem Marathon.

Critically wounded soldier to lead marathon runners

Watch: Bringing 'peace of mind' to special needs kids

Meet the founder of SHALVA, which provides high quality care for disabled children, as his organization opens a new center in the capital.

Watch: Bringing 'peace of mind' to special needs kids

SHALVA – A Magnet for Special Needs Children

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan visited the SHALVA organization: "Another layer in the construction of Jerusalem".

SHALVA – A Magnet for Special Needs Children

Video: Avraham Fried Sings with SHALVA Children

Chassidic star Avraham Fried met and sang with SHALVA children with special needs in preparation for a giant concert.

Video: Avraham Fried Sings with SHALVA Children