Be’er Sheva, Israel and Seattle, Washington together make the world more connected through our Sister City Program. The relationship encourages citizen diplomacy, education and the arts. Seattle honors the relationship by dedicating its beautiful water front park in South Seattle to Be’er Sheva.Be’er Sheva similarly honors Seattle with its Seattle Park.
Be’er Sheva is the fastest growing city in Israel. With extensive land reserves, a young, educated, diverse population, and central geographic position in the heart of Israel, it is experiencing unprecedented growth. Be’er Sheva is both ancient and modern, as old as time and a center of investment in culture, education, the environment and commerce.