Eli Sharabi and Kalman Samuels, coming from distinct backgrounds, have found common ground through their partnership in supporting children with special needs, significantly impacting the community in southern Israel. Their collaboration centers around Shalva, an organization dedicated to providing services and care for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Sharabi, primarily known for his business career, describes his involvement with the philanthropic world as a transformative experience. “I learned that I know very little about the world of children with special needs and education,” he said. His exposure to Shalva broadened his perspective beyond commerce to embrace a cause that has become deeply meaningful to him. Sharabi emphasized the dedication of Samuels and his family, who are committed to ensuring comprehensive support for these children and their families. “It’s amazing to be with the Samuels family and to understand and learn,” he remarked.

Samuels, who has been heavily involved with Shalva, expressed that he gained inspiration from Sharabi’s resilience. He highlighted Sharabi’s personal journey of overcoming adversity and using it to fuel a broader mission. “There’s every reason in the world that Eli should not have been able to get back on his feet. Yet he made a decision early on to ensure that his wife and daughter’s names would be remembered,” Samuels noted. He praised Sharabi’s role as a symbol of hope, describing hope as an essential human quality that sustains life even in difficult circumstances.

The partnership reflects Shalva’s overarching commitment, encapsulated in its motto: “Inspiring Hope. Changing Lives.” The organization’s outreach aims to enhance access to essential services for people with special needs, particularly those living in Israel’s southern regions. By combining Sharabi's newly embraced philanthropic passion with Samuels’ longstanding dedication, their joint efforts aspire to further Shalva’s mission of transforming lives and fostering hope within the community.