In 1976, six visionaries from Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom realized their dream and opened one center for tennis in Israel. Their vision was to bring the game of tennis to the masses, regardless of background, religion, ethnicity or physical ability, while providing the foundation to create champions in tennis and in life.
Canadians Joe Frieberg, Ralph Halbert, Harold Green and others raise money to build Canada Stadium, Israel's first tennis stadium, in Ramat Hasharon. Ian Froman as the President of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers is awarded the Israel Prize for social impact. Joyce Eisenberg and Mel Keefer with Wayne Ferreira at the Eisenberg Tournament, ITEC - Ramat Hasharon.
Canadians Joe Frieberg, Ralph Halbert, Harold Green and others raise money to build Canada Stadium, Israel's first tennis stadium, in Ramat Hasharon. Ian Froman as the President of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers is awarded the Israel Prize for social impact. Joyce Eisenberg and Mel Keefer with Wayne Ferreira at the Eisenberg Tournament, ITEC - Ramat Hasharon.
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Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics routinely assesses the numbers and demographics regarding children and youth at-risk under the age of 17 in Israel and the findings are startling. Israeli society is a diverse and complicated mix of Jews, Muslim Arabs, Christian Arabs, Bedouins and Druze as well as refugees from many countries around the world.
The Lippy Leadership Society provides a foundation of support for the annual operation of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers. The 14 Centers throughout the State of Israel, with a collective operating budget of $9.4 million, provide vital programs and services to more than 20,000 children and adults each year.
The dream of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers that began in 1976 has grown into a network of 14 Centers that today represent one of the most important social service agencies for children in Israel. The programs and services of the Tennis Centers are more vital and necessary than ever before, and it is critical that funding is available to insure their continuation into the future.
Consider "Children to Children": A Mitzvah Project that will make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged children in Israel. The Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation works to improve and enrich the lives of more than 20,000 Israeli children each year. During this very special Bar/Bat Mitzvah year, you and your family can design a unique Mitzvah program.
Shadi Altori on JXJ panel about "The Role of Sports in Bridging Divides" from Israel Tennis/Education Centers on Vimeo. ITEC alum Shadi Altori recently participated in a virtual panel discussion on the role of sports in bridging divides and building. Organizing our live tennis event to support Israel Tennis & Education Centers was a worthwhile and fun experience.
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