Galilee Sajur
The Israel Tennis Center initiated the building of a regional tennis center in Sajur, a Druze town in the Western Galilee which is home to 4,000 Druze residents. Despite their outstanding record in the Army and the fact that many Druze have risen to national prominence, they have a very low socio-economic standing compared with other ethnic groups in Israel.The contribution of the Druze to Israel's security throughout the years has been immeasurable.
History
Owing to its location, the ITC Galilee - Sajur holds the promise of becoming a flagship for coexistence in Israel. Surrounded by Circassian, Druze, Christian-Arab and Muslim-Arab villages, as well as Jewish towns and the large city of Karmiel, the Center is designed to serve as a meeting ground for the different religious and ethnic communities in the area. Through unique equal opportunity scholarships and programs, the ITC Galilee - Sajur will afford the children of these communities the opportunity to acquire life skills while developing an appreciation for different cultures and religions. A unique feature of the Israel Tennis Center-Galil is a meeting hall honoring and commemorating the Druze heritage to be utilized by children, teens, adults, IDF soldiers, members of the security forces and the Druze community from the surrounding towns and villages.Contact Information
| Address | Kfar Sajur, Upper Galilee |
|---|---|
| Phone | 972-4-911-4690/91 |
| Fax | 972-4-911-4689 |
| [email protected] | |
| Operating hours | Sunday to Thursday 08.00 to 22.00 |
| Facebook Page | Click Here To Visit Galilee-Sajur's Facebook Page |
Manager
Benjamin Adam
Israel
Benjamin was born in Russia, where he began playing tennis at the age of 4. When he was 6 years old, he immigrated to Israel with his family. Benjamin continued to play tennis and started training with coach Alan Weisman in Karmiel. He played competitive tennis at both a national and international level until he enlisted in the Army. After being released, Benjamin competed a coaches course, and he became the head coach at the ITC – Galilee-Sajur. After three years as head coach, Benjamin has become manager of the Center. He is married and has a one year old daughter. Aside from being the manager of the ITC – Galilee-Sajur, Benjamin is also in his second year of university studying for a degree in Business Management.
