Join us for a discussion on disability, leadership, and community building with Rabbi Kalman Samuels, Founder and President of the Shalva National Center in Israel and author of Dreams Never Dreamed

From Amazon's Book Description:  Traveling to study in France for the summer, Canadian college student Kerry Samuels made a stop that would change his life.  An unlikely chain of events landed him pursuing theological study in Israel, changing his name to Kalman, and marrying his wife Malki.  In 1977 their infant son Yossi was injured and rendered blind, deaf, and acutely hyperactive.  During the difficult and isolating years of Yossi’s early childhood, his mother promised to dedicate her life to helping other children with disabilities and their families if Yossi’s world of darkness and silence would ever be penetrated.  Inspired by their son’s remarkable breakthrough to communication, Kalman and Malki established Shalva, one of the world’s largest centers for disability care and inclusion – creating a better society for all.

We are excited to welcome Rabbi Samuels this February as part of JDAIM (Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month).   

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Visit shalva.org to find out more about Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with
Disabilities.  It is dedicated to providing quality care for individuals with disabilities and empowering their families and promoting social inclusion