1) A grocery store owner in Beit She'an, Israel had his store bombed by a Palestinian man in 2003, killing the owner and his father. The Cleveland Jewish Community Federation has partnered with Beit She'an as a "Sister City" and provided funding to help rebuild the store. 2) The partnership between Cleveland and Beit She'an aims to strengthen the regional economy and connect its diverse communities through student exchanges, staff visits, and economic development programs. 3) Due to Cleveland's annual donations and economic involvement, Beit She'an has experienced 10% annual commercial growth and Cleveland's presence is very noticeable to local English speakers. The partnership has helped transition Beit She'