With great joy, we toast and herald Burt Ury, a friend and colleague of five decades, whom we met through ITEC — an organization that has given us the privilege to support our mutual love, passion, and pride for Medinat Yisrael.
Ed and Leah Reicin
ITEC FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Mazel tov, Burt. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to ITEC and the children of Israel.
Wendy Slavin
We are deeply honored to support the Israel Tennis & Education Centers, where every child—regardless of background or ability—is seen, welcomed, and given the chance to dream. ITEC is more than a tennis program; it is a safe haven, a family, and a pathway to hope for children who need it most.
Watching young lives transform with confidence, courage, and friendship inspires us to continue this legacy as second-generation supporters. With immense gratitude, we celebrate ITEC’s remarkable mission of building bridges, nurturing future leaders, and strengthening the heart of Israel—one child at a time.
Michele & Ron Berman
Burt, you are the most thoughtful, giving and honorable man we know. You can never do enough for a friend or family. We see it every day. Your memory skills are unbelievable, no one cares like you. Congratulations on being The Israel Tennis Man of the Year. You have been our Man for 30 years.
The Hoffman Family loves you
Dear Burt, you are one of a kind!
Your wonderful values, your passion for unity through sports & your commitment to ITEC are truly inspirational! We are so fortunate to have you & your girls in our lives.
Congratulations!
Love, Johnny & Cheryl Seder
“IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE”
- A famous Jewish philosopher
“NOBODY DOES IT BETTER” than BURT URY
Marilyn, (Shel), Lisa, Alex, Keyana, Bjorn, Ivan, Ethan, Asa, Teddy, Scooter, Pam, Molly, Ari, Shaya, Jon, Lin, Greg, Jade, Macy, Adam, Gail, Noah, Bailey, and Ella
Mazel Tov to Burt Ury and the entire Israel Tennis and Education Centers team on a magical night honoring the power of sport, learning, and community to transform young lives. Together, we champion opportunity, unity, and hope, building a brighter future for Israel, one child at a time.
Here’s a toast to Burt Ury, the kindest, most generous and thoughtful friend of my family. His support and commitment to ITEC is commendable.
The Takiff Family
Dad, we are so proud of your work and commitment to ITEC and even more proud to be your daughters! We love you!!
Karen, Nancy & Tracy
SILVER Mazel Tov, Burt, on this well-deserved honor.
We are grateful for our decades of friendship and proud to celebrate you and the extraordinary impact you ’ ve made on ITEC and the children of Israel.
Barbara & Arnold Gaffen
J.P. Morgan Private Bank is honored to celebrate Burt Ury and support Israel Tennis & Education Centers!
Proud
to support the amazing work that ITEC does — especially in honor of the one and only Burt Ury! ��
Jane & Adam Conen BRONZE
Burt, we hope you realize that you ’ re a legend way beyond any Chicago Bulls player, past or present! Thank you for making the world a better place.
Matthew and Bradley Goldstein
Burt, you greatly deserve this honor! You have been an ambassador for this tennis and you are an extremely generous and kind person, adored by all who have been lucky enough to have had you in their lives. We have had the privilege of having you in our lives for many decades, pretty much our whole lives.
Thank you for all you do for so many!
Our admiration, appreciation, and love, Jody & Steve Rotblatt
I have had the privilege of knowing Burt Ury for over 80 years. I am happy to join all of you in honoring Burt for his brightness, generosity, compassion, and, of course, his love of sports! He truly deserves this honor!
Mickey Norton
Burt, I feel like I won the uncle lottery. I know you don’t like a lot of fuss made about you, but I’d like to appreciate your kind heart, ever helpful to people, your keen mind, ever curious, and your generous spirit. It is a huge pleasure to see you so alive and well in your ninety-ninth year, enjoying family and friends and your beloved sports teams. Mel, IB, and Bessie would all be kvelling. Warmest congratulations, Burt, for a life well lived.
Love you, Burt!
William Ury
Remarkable impact with thousands and thousands of ITEC children, and a remarkable enduring friendship with Dad and Mom.
You da man.
The Rosenberg Family
Congratulations to Burt "The Coach" Ury from the Schwartz Family and your friends at Midtown.