In the same year, Kadir led his high school team to the national final averaging 30 points and 5 rebounds per game.

In the summer he participated in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and led the Israeli team to 7th place, averaging 15.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

[2] Kadir gained some playing minutes, but didn't help the team to avoid relegation from the 2005–06 Israeli Basketball Super League.

During 2006–07 season, Elishay became a starting five player promoting with his team back to Ligat HaAl and qualifying to the State Cup semifinals.

In the end of the season Kadir was officially released from Maccabi Tel Aviv and signed a two years contract with Hapoel Jerusalem.