The World Zionist Village - Our Modern Well

For Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish National Fund-USA, creating life in Israel’s Negev and elevating Be’er Sheva as its true capital is a lifelong journey.

"Just as Abraham’s well in Be’er Sheva - the first Jewish purchase in history 3,600 years ago - served as both a source of water and a gathering place for vital conversations, the World Zionist Village will become our modern well,” he said. “Like the ancient well that nourished both body and soul, this Village will be a center where people come together, not just to meet their physical needs, but to engage in the meaningful dialogues that sustain our shared future.”

Standing on the very grounds where Abraham established this tradition of communal gathering and discourse, the World Zionist Village will continue this legacy, serving as a wellspring of connection for the Jewish people and their friends from around the globe.