Rafaela's Angels

Bringing kids together, of all backgrounds, through the beautiful sport of tennis

Group of children and adults standing together on tennis court, with tennis racquets.

Justin, Yael, and ITEC staff with the children of Arad's neighbouring Bedouin communities

A grassroots initiative to bring kids together through the beautiful sport of tennis

Started by Justin & Yael Segal in honour of their daughter, Rafaela, Rafaela's Angels was founded to provide annual scholarships to the Israel Tennis & Education Centers for children of all backgrounds, religions, races, and communities, who are living below the poverty line, and who otherwise would not have access to organized tennis programming.

Tennis has given so much to Justin & Yael in terms of friendships, community, wellness, fulfillment, and happiness. This heartfelt, grassroots initiative is their hope of being able to bring kids together through the beautiful sport of tennis, building cross-cultural bridges, and contributing towards a brighter and kinder future. No politics, all love, all tennis.

Meet Rafaela's Angels

Helping to spread love, provide access to organized tennis, build cross-cultural bridges, and bring kids together through the beautiful sport of tennis. No politics, all love, all tennis.

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Almaz, 8

Meet Almaz — one of the very first recipients of the Rafaela's Angels Tennis Scholarship.

Scholarship Recipients
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All Love, All Impact: How Justin & Yael Segal Are Turning Passion Into Philanthropy

Read about the inspiration, vision, and hope behind Rafaela's Angels in this VITA Magazine interview.

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