Bér Sheva Names Street After Former Deputy Mayor Sima Navon
The Beersheba municipality held a ceremony on Monday, September 14, to dedicate a street in the Kalanit neighborhood in honor of the late Sima Navon, former deputy mayor and a lifelong educator.
Navon, who passed away in 2017, dedicated her life to public and social service in Beersheba. She began her career in education, eventually becoming the director of the city's kindergarten department. In 1998, she was elected to the city council and later served as deputy mayor, overseeing environmental quality.
Beyond her municipal roles, Navon was a strong advocate for women's advancement in public life, earning recognition in 2002 as a "Breakthrough Woman in Local Government." She also actively supported disadvantaged communities, fundraised for the needy, and promoted local initiatives.
The dedication ceremony included remarks from Navon's daughter, Adva Navon Benai, and her 9-year-old granddaughter, Aviv Porat, who shared personal memories. Mayor Rubik Danilovitch eulogized Navon, remembering her as a woman of action, purpose, and deep care for the city and its residents.