Be'er Sheva, Israel
Sister City since 1977
Seattle-Be'er Sheva Sister City Association's mission is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation - one individual, one community at a time. The association promotes relationships in business, arts, science, medicine, technology, government, culture and education in the spirit of people to people diplomacy. Former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray traveled to Israel and visited Be'er Sheva's dynamic Mayor Ruvik Danilovich, further fostering the relationship between our cities. The association works closely with the Israel's Consul General to the Pacific Northwest, including the cultural attaché, among other officials. We work with the mayor's offices in both cities, and we are building new ties between Seattle and Be'er Sheva. Seattle-Be'er Sheva Sister City Association is seeking new members to grow ties between Seattle and Be'er Sheva--whatever your interests, there is an activity that can utilize your people skills, experience and knowledge.
Be'er Sheva, Israel, is located on the edge of the Negev Desert in southern Israel. The Be'er Sheva metropolitan area is the fourth largest in Israel with a population of more than 350,000 people. Be'er Sheva is home to Ben Gurion University of the Negev, a center for science and the humanities, and is a center for innovation for many high tech companies in Israel. The Israeli government is actively encouraging the development of this area including technology, education, medicine and housing.
Connect with the Seattle-Be'er Sheva Sister City Association:
General Information:
Carolyn Hathaway, carolynhat@comcast.net
Membership Information:
Robert Wilkes rcw@wilkescreative.com
Council Liaison:
Councilmember Maritza Rivera