Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for $800,000 by Former Manager
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yanai Rafan, former personal manager to singer Margalit Tzanani, is suing her for approximately 3 million shekels ($800,000) in Tel Aviv Labor Court. The lawsuit details claims of physical violence, humiliation, being asked to lie, and wrongful termination after 14 years of work. Tzanani's attorney stated they have not yet received the suit and cannot comment, expecting it to be dismissed.
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- Former manager Yanai Rafan is suing singer Margalit Tzanani for 3 million shekels ($800,000).
- The lawsuit alleges physical violence, humiliation, and demands to lie on Tzanani's behalf.
- Rafan claims he was fired immediately without a hearing after 14 years of managing Tzanani.
- Specific incidents include alleged lies for Bar Refaeli and a wounded soldier.
- Tzanani's attorney stated the suit has not been served and expects it to be dismissed.
Yanai Rafan, who managed singer Margalit Tzanani for 14 years, has filed a lawsuit seeking approximately 3 million shekels (about $800,000) against her. The suit, filed in Tel Aviv Labor Court, alleges severe mistreatment including physical violence, humiliation, repeated demands to lie on Tzanani's behalf, and immediate dismissal without a hearing. Rafan is seeking recognition as an employee, compensation for wrongful termination, and unpaid commissions from performances he arranged.
According to the lawsuit, in November 2021, Tzanani gave Rafan an ultimatum to work exclusively with her and cease managing other artists. This led Rafan to leave his work with singer Maor Edri to dedicate his time to Tzanani. The suit claims Rafan was frequently asked to provide false explanations for the singer.
Examples cited include an incident in June 2022 where Tzanani was scheduled to perform at Bar Refaeli's birthday but was allegedly in no condition to perform. Rafan claims he had to provide a false excuse to Refaeli, her mother Tzipi, the production, and the musicians. In October 2023, Tzanani allegedly instructed Rafan to avoid a request to visit a severely wounded soldier at Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, claiming she was in the north. In another instance in 2023, Tzanani reportedly refused to perform for free at a supportive event for attorney Shani Ilouz's mayoral campaign in Tiberias, instructing Rafan to demand full payment to obstruct the request.
Rafan also alleges two incidents of physical violence in the summer of 2025. During a car ride, Tzanani allegedly screamed at him and scratched his arm when he asked her to film a promotional video. In a second incident, she allegedly scratched him again and responded to his protest by saying, "Are you choosing to argue with me? I am like your mother." The final dispute, according to Rafan, occurred on April 9, 2026, regarding Tzanani's intention to cancel a performance with Dudu Tassa at the Eilat Guitar Festival. After Rafan refused to provide an unverified explanation for her and insisted she announce the cancellation herself, Tzanani cut off contact without a hearing, ending their 14-year working relationship.
Tzanani's attorney stated that the lawsuit has not yet been served and therefore they cannot comment on its allegations, adding that they expect the suit to be dismissed.
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