Aventura Forges Historic Bond: Sister City Agreement With Modi'in Seals Friendship & Commitment

The ancient city of Modi'in in was known as the hometown of the Hasmoneans – the place where the Hasmonean Revolt took place and where Judah the Maccabi and his brothers were buried.

The history of the Hasmonean serves as a historical example of the heroism of the Jewish people for generations. The modern city of Modi'in was built near the findings of ancient Modi'in. The first residents brought with them their pioneering spirit and community involvement which resonates throughout the city even today.

The establishment of Modi'in, a large new city in the center of the country was granted, in part, for the strategic need to create an urban continuity from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and to meet the needs of the housing shortage in the center of the country.

The city provides a solution for people who wish to live in the center but without the hustle and bustle of a big city while enjoying plentiful landscapes, clean air and nature. The city is composed of a young diverse population who chose this new city with all its unique advantages in which to live and to raise their children.

Modi'in, the country's first planned city is spread over 55,000 dunams – half comprises developed areas and the other half green areas. The city was planned in two phases: the first phase will house approximately 125,000 residents and the second will house close to a quarter of a million residents. Modi'in was designed to benefit from the natural terrain spreading over the hills and valleys. The roads were laid out to outline the valleys and green public areas.

Modi'in is known for its comfortable temperatures, being 300 meters above sea level, is open to the north-west breeze and has low humidity.

The city is divided into four main zones: residential areas, main business centers, a light industrial zone and a technology park. Each zone is surrounded by green areas. The planning of the city distinguishes between residential areas, industrial zones and commercial areas in order to ensure quality of life for residents.

The residential neighborhoods are built around the heart of the city – the urban business center and the central train station. Upon completion, the City Center will encompass public institutions, municipal buildings and commercial centers. In the heart of every neighborhood is a shopping center which provides a convenient shopping solution for the residents.

The City of Aventura is deeply proud to call Modi'in its sister city. With the ambulance the people of Aventura have provided to Magen David Adom, lives will be saved and be better.

Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel's Emergency Medical Services System – a non-governmental, volunteer-based organization, entrusted with protecting lives by operating a world-class Emergency Medical Response Infrastructure that uses technology to assure emergency care for all Israelis regardless of their religion, ethnicity or race, saving and giving lives via ambulances and blood services and as Israel's National Red Cross Society.

MDA represents the best of Israel – Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze – working together to save lives. Each EMS team member, including call takers and dispatchers, is trained as a medical professional and is able to respond to medical emergencies. MDA operates a fleet of over 1,500 ambulances and mobile intensive care units, hundreds of first-aid motorcycles, helicopters, ATVs, ambulance-boats, and dozens of mobile blood collection vehicles.

Over 200 MDA stations cover the entire country with a network of life saving professionals.

“There is an unbreakable bond between Aventura and the state of Israel, we look forward to sharing ideas, successes, and culture as we deepen our ties.” Aventura Mayor Howard Weinberg

City of Aventura leaders look forward to collaborating with Modi'in's leaders on innovative solutions and best practices to improve both cities.