Help Us Bring Talia Shalev Home to Rest in Israel

We are the Shalev family from New York City, devastated by the sudden loss of our beloved 24-year-old niece, Talia Shalev. Talia was a vibrant, caring young woman who had always felt a deep connection to her roots in Israel, where her grandmother, Miriam Shalev, was buried. In her final days, Talia expressed her wish to rest next to her grandmother in Israel, and we are committed to honouring that wish.

Talia’s family, including her parents and her cousins are working together to make this possible. We are reaching out to our community and beyond for help with the significant expenses involved. The total cost to bring Talia back to Israel and lay her to rest is $20,000.

Here’s how the funds will be spent:

Transporting Talia’s body to Israel: $12,000 – This is the cost of repatriating her body, including all necessary arrangements, documentation, and shipping fees.

Securing a burial plot: $5,000 – The cost for a burial plot at the cemetery next to her grandmother in Jerusalem.

Headstone and memorial expenses: $3,000 – To cover the cost of a headstone and any other memorial expenses to honour Talia’s life.

We have partnered with a reputable funeral service in Israel, Achuzat Kever to handle the transport and arrangements. The funds will be transferred directly to them to ensure that all costs are covered and the process is handled with care and respect.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help us fulfil Talia’s final wish. If you are unable to donate, simply sharing this message with others who may be able to help is invaluable.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to our family as we lay Talia to rest in the place she cherished most — beside her grandmother in Israel.