Tiberias, Israel

A Tulsa Sister City Since 1989

Partnership Chair: Chloe Chappell

Honorary Ambassador: Councilor Lori Decter Wright

  • Tiberias is one of Judaism’s Holy Cities, located below sea level on the Sea of Galilee. Its warm climate, historic sites, and hot springs make it a popular destination for visitors year-round.

  • The Tiberias logo reflects the outline of the Sea of Galilee, Israel’s primary freshwater lake and a vital national resource. The shape comes from the water-level marker on the Tiberias Promenade, and the sea blue color represents the lake’s clear waters.

Recent Partnership Activities:

TGA Blog
The 45th Anniversary Sister City Series: Tiberias
The 45th Anniversary Sister City Series: Tiberias

This week, we’re highlighting Tulsa’s Sister City of Tiberias, an ancient lakeside city known for its spiritual heritage, hot springs, and warm, relaxed vibe. From a long-running student exchange to a life-sized bison sculpture gifted for the city’s 2,000th anniversary, the Tulsa and Tiberias connection is rich with creativity, culture, and friendship.

Meet Chloe Chappell, Chair of the Tulsa–Tiberias Sister City Partnership. New to the role and excited to be part of TGA, she’s already making an impact by sharing her passion for connection, education, and global friendship.

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Coffee with the Councilors 2025
Coffee with the Councilors 2025

TGA’s annual Coffee with the Councilors brought together city leaders, board members, and Sister City representatives to celebrate Tulsa’s global connections. Over a spread of international dishes, attendees shared updates on cultural exchanges, global education, and the economic impact of international relationships.

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Tulsa Gifts Bison to Tiberias
Tulsa Gifts Bison to Tiberias

To celebrate Tiberias’s 2,000th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel, the Tulsa Tiberias Sister City Partnership is presenting a life-sized bison artwork to the city of Tiberias. The sculpture, created by Tulsa’s own Garden Deva, symbolizes the friendship between the two cities and highlights the cultural connections at the heart of the Sister City relationship.

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Tiberias and Tulsa Students Connect
Tiberias and Tulsa Students Connect

Students from Amal Nofarim visited Tulsa in December 2018, and Carver students traveled to Tiberias in March 2019, continuing an active school-to-school exchange supported by an annual video conference.

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Partnership Highlights

  • Gifted a life-sized bison sculpture from Tulsa to Tiberias to commemorate the city’s 2,000-year anniversary and the 30-year sister city partnership

  • Participates in community events such as World In a Box Day, Global Gatherings, and the Eisenhower International School International Fair to share the culture and heritage of Tiberias

  • Engages in outreach that highlights the history, significance, and traditions of the Sea of Galilee region

  • Supported a long-standing student exchange between Amal Nofarim School in Tiberias and Carver Middle School in Tulsa

Get Involved!

Tulsa’s Sister City partnerships rely on volunteers, host families, and supporters who help build meaningful global connections. Here are ways to engage with the Tiberias partnership:

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