Boca Raton, Florida – A diverse team of Israeli players and their coach representing various Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC) flew to the U.S. to share their personal stories about what ITEC has meant to them, their families, and the communities in which they live. The delegation was at St. Andrews Country Club on March 14, 2023 for a Round Robin, Tennis Exhibition, and Reception.
Close to 200 friends and supporters of ITEC attended the St. Andrews exhibition. Before the exhibition, a special round robin was held for the guests and the ITEC delegation. The Director of Tennis at St. Andrews and legend player, Aaron Krickstien, joined the ITEC Israeli delegation for some exciting drills and high-performance points.
ITEC represents a safe and nurturing environment in which these young people can learn vital life values while sharpening their tennis skills. The Israeli players include Yonatan Barak from Tel Aviv, Celine Absawi from Haifa, and Mika Dagan Fruchtman from Ra’anana.
Mika Dagan was the first Israeli tennis player to receive an official invitation to participate in a ranking tournament in Dubai. Mika is ranked among the top eight tennis players in Israel and among the top 200 in the world.
Mika shared this about herself, “I am very proud to serve at the IDF and represent Israel as a tennis player all over the globe. In 2019 I had the privilege to represent Israel in the U.A.E. I was so proud to play and see the Israeli flag waving there. Following my service, I hope to get a scholarship so I can earn my degree in the United States and play for a Division 1 school.”
The supporters behind this amazing event are co-chairs Laura and Rich Brounstein and Stacey and Craig Shapiro. Laura had this to say about ITEC, “Thanks to our awesome ITEC supporters, hundreds of thousands of Israeli children in 23 centers learn to co-exist and help promote peace in the region. It is incredible to see first-hand the accomplishments of ITEC in Israel.”
St. Andrews holds a special place in ITEC’s heart as it is the home of one of the original six founders of ITEC, Dr. Bill Lippy and his wife, Sandra Lippy, both of whom have had a deep and lasting impact on the success of ITEC.
ITEC’s sponsor for the St. Andrews event is ALINA Residences Boca Raton, an award-winning residential destination. This is the second year ALINA has supported the ITEC event in the St. Andrews community.
To learn more about the event, please contact Yoni Yair, Sr. VP of Development for ITEC at yyair@itecenters.org
About Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC)
Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) creates hope, builds friendships and inspires dreams by providing opportunities to support every child who lives in Israel regardless of geography, religion, ethnicity, physical ability or socioeconomic status. Through its programs, ITEC helps to build a stronger and more peaceful state of Israel.
Though tennis is at the core of what ITEC offers, it is only the first step in a much broader program of personal growth, centered around emotional and social development. Tennis is the way in, the tool that empowers the children of ITEC to learn the life skills that will help them pursue their dreams. ITEC embraces children of all abilities and physical skills.
The ITEC Foundation, the development arm of ITEC, is based in New York City, Florida and Toronto.
About ALINA Residences Boca Raton
Developed by El-Ad National Properties, ALINA Residences Boca Raton is an award-winning, world-class residential destination featuring resort-inspired amenities with a focus on wellness and accented by indoor and outdoor art installations. Designed by architects Garcia Stromberg and brought to life by Moss Construction, ALINA Residences phase one (ALINA 200) was completed in March 2021 as a nine-story, 121-residence building and is sold out. In March 2022, El-Ad National broke ground on the second and final phase, which is comprised of two new residential buildings (ALINA 210 and ALINA 220). Only one year later, in March 2023, ALINA 210 celebrated its topping off. With sales led by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, residences in the three towers will range from one to four bedrooms and span from 1,400 to over 5,400 square feet, with many featuring dens and private terraces that overlook the iconic The Boca Raton golf course. Residences are priced from approximately $2 million to over $10 million.
Once ALINA 210 and ALINA 220 are completed in late 2024, the full luxury property will feature a total of 303 units and residents can explore a myriad of shared spaces and amenities across the expansive campus, including over three acres of private outdoor amenity space, two private rooftop pools, outdoor dining and entertainment areas, lavish green spaces, outdoor yoga spaces, two dog parks, top-of-the-line fitness centers, generously sized club rooms, and His and Hers Spas with dry saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms.
For more information, please visit www.alinabocaraton.com.
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Winter Exhibitions Season
Boca Raton, Florida – A diverse team of Israeli players and their coach representing various Israel Tennis & Education Centers (ITEC) flew to the U.S. to share their personal stories about what ITEC has meant to them, their families, and the communities in which they live. The delegation was at St. Andrews Country Club on March 14, 2023 for a Round Robin, Tennis Exhibition, and Reception.
Close to 200 friends and supporters of ITEC attended the St. Andrews exhibition. Before the exhibition, a special round robin was held for the guests and the ITEC delegation. The Director of Tennis at St. Andrews and legend player, Aaron Krickstien, joined the ITEC Israeli delegation for some exciting drills and high-performance points.
ITEC represents a safe and nurturing environment in which these young people can learn vital life values while sharpening their tennis skills. The Israeli players include Yonatan Barak from Tel Aviv, Celine Absawi from Haifa, and Mika Dagan Fruchtman from Ra’anana.
Mika Dagan was the first Israeli tennis player to receive an official invitation to participate in a ranking tournament in Dubai. Mika is ranked among the top eight tennis players in Israel and among the top 200 in the world.
Mika shared this about herself, “I am very proud to serve at the IDF and represent Israel as a tennis player all over the globe. In 2019 I had the privilege to represent Israel in the U.A.E. I was so proud to play and see the Israeli flag waving there. Following my service, I hope to get a scholarship so I can earn my degree in the United States and play for a Division 1 school.”
The supporters behind this amazing event are co-chairs Laura and Rich Brounstein and Stacey and Craig Shapiro. Laura had this to say about ITEC, “Thanks to our awesome ITEC supporters, hundreds of thousands of Israeli children in 23 centers learn to co-exist and help promote peace in the region. It is incredible to see first-hand the accomplishments of ITEC in Israel.”
St. Andrews holds a special place in ITEC’s heart as it is the home of one of the original six founders of ITEC, Dr. Bill Lippy and his wife, Sandra Lippy, both of whom have had a deep and lasting impact on the success of ITEC.
ITEC’s sponsor for the St. Andrews event is ALINA Residences Boca Raton, an award-winning residential destination. This is the second year ALINA has supported the ITEC event in the St. Andrews community.
To learn more about the event, please contact Yoni Yair, Sr. VP of Development for ITEC at yyair@itecenters.org
About Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC)
Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) creates hope, builds friendships and inspires dreams by providing opportunities to support every child who lives in Israel regardless of geography, religion, ethnicity, physical ability or socioeconomic status. Through its programs, ITEC helps to build a stronger and more peaceful state of Israel.
Though tennis is at the core of what ITEC offers, it is only the first step in a much broader program of personal growth, centered around emotional and social development. Tennis is the way in, the tool that empowers the children of ITEC to learn the life skills that will help them pursue their dreams. ITEC embraces children of all abilities and physical skills.
The ITEC Foundation, the development arm of ITEC, is based in New York City, Florida and Toronto.
About ALINA Residences Boca Raton
Developed by El-Ad National Properties, ALINA Residences Boca Raton is an award-winning, world-class residential destination featuring resort-inspired amenities with a focus on wellness and accented by indoor and outdoor art installations. Designed by architects Garcia Stromberg and brought to life by Moss Construction, ALINA Residences phase one (ALINA 200) was completed in March 2021 as a nine-story, 121-residence building and is sold out. In March 2022, El-Ad National broke ground on the second and final phase, which is comprised of two new residential buildings (ALINA 210 and ALINA 220). Only one year later, in March 2023, ALINA 210 celebrated its topping off. With sales led by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, residences in the three towers will range from one to four bedrooms and span from 1,400 to over 5,400 square feet, with many featuring dens and private terraces that overlook the iconic The Boca Raton golf course. Residences are priced from approximately $2 million to over $10 million.
Once ALINA 210 and ALINA 220 are completed in late 2024, the full luxury property will feature a total of 303 units and residents can explore a myriad of shared spaces and amenities across the expansive campus, including over three acres of private outdoor amenity space, two private rooftop pools, outdoor dining and entertainment areas, lavish green spaces, outdoor yoga spaces, two dog parks, top-of-the-line fitness centers, generously sized club rooms, and His and Hers Spas with dry saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and indoor and outdoor relaxation rooms.
For more information, please visit www.alinabocaraton.com.