On October 7th, when the venomous attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians – men, women, and children – took place, the nation and the world were shocked and heartbroken. As more details about the devastating massacre in the Jewish communities on the border of Gaza emerge, the crucial need for a well-equipped local First Response … Continue Reading »\nThe post Thermal Security Drones first appeared on Friends of Ariel.
Every year, Ariel’s community comes together to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to celebrate Passover. You can join us in this effort by sponsoring Passover food packages and seats at the Ariel Seder, allowing the less fortunate to experience the redemption of the holiday. What we need This year, you can help us … Continue Reading »\nThe post Take the 2024 Passover Pledge! first appeared on Friends of Ariel.
Israel is at war. Over 1,200 Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers have been killed and over 3000 people injured. Close to 200 people have been kidnapped including many women and young children who are being held captive in Gaza. As the people of Israel attempt to recover from the horrors of the atrocities committed by … Continue Reading »\nThe post Home Front Emergency Campaign first appeared on Friends of Ariel.
On Sunday, January 17, 2016, the Ron Nachman Legacy Center and Ariel Pioneers Museum was dedicated. The Hebrew date was 7 Shvat, the third anniversary of the late Ron Nachman’s passing. Ron Nachman, Ariel’s first and founding mayor, was laid to rest atop the Ariel National Center for Leadership Development, overlooking the city’s residential neighborhoods. … Continue Reading »
Ariel University’s architecture students were excited to reach the global finals for the world’s most environmentally friendly home. While working to complete the construction of the “Abraham’s Tent” project they were caught by surprise when notified by the Spanish government that they could no longer compete, due to the University’s location east of the Green … Continue Reading »
On the 8th day of Hanukkah, December 14, 2015, the long awaited Ariel Emergency Medical Clinic opened its doors to the public. The dedication ceremony was attended by local and regional leaders, all excited to introduce critical emergency medical care into the region of Samaria. Here’s the full Breaking Israel News report: On Monday, the … Continue Reading »
Familiar with the growing anticipation that animates the drive from Tel Aviv to Ariel? Can you picture the rolling hills alongside and beneath the Trans-Samaria Highway as you inch closer towards your destination, nestled quietly between the shoulders of the magnificent mountains? Indeed, a trip to Ariel is always a special treat. Now, in honor of … Continue Reading »
In honor of Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – Friends of Ariel is pleased to share some beautiful views of the city that we love. We look forward to hosting you in Ariel for a close-up sometime soon.
More than 300 children from across Ariel’s neighborhoods have been participating in local summer camps this year. According to Avi Zimmerman, Director of the American Friends of Ariel, the camps are a great example of the success of Ariel’s community life. “Summer camp is a time for Ariel’s kids to develop their personal worlds, engage … Continue Reading »
Next time you enter Ariel, look up! At a festive ceremony on June 4, 2015, brand new, large flags of both the City of Ariel and the State of Israel were raised at the entrance to the City.
The children thank you for taking the Passover Pledge. With your generosity, we have been able to provide 130 Passover food packages to families in need, 1000 food coupons for senior citizens, and a community Seder for 120 Ariel residents. Carol Schwartz Greenwald, MD Jamie Abernathy, TN Isabel Balboa , NJ Karen Bentolila, FL Daniel … Continue Reading »
Ariel University wine researcher Benzi Green has penned an op-ed in The Times of Israel outlining the cutting edge research being conducted at Ariel University to bring the wines of ancient Israel back to your tables. In the coming months, Friends of Ariel will unveil an ambitious project to bring these wines and more to your homes, … Continue Reading »
Every year, Ariel’s friends around the world come together to give every Ariel resident the opportunity to celebrate Passover with dignity. From sponsoring Passover food packages to a seat at the Ariel Seder, you can step into the Ariel story by allowing the city’s less fortunate to relive the story of redemption from slavery. What we … Continue Reading »
Two Torah schools have been dedicated at Ariel University’s beautiful new main synagogue. Beit Shalom. Good friends of Ariel, Hannah and Simon Fallic, donated a Torah scroll in name of Hannah’s father, Beinish Lekach, in the presence of the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch; Minister of Culture Limor Livnat; and other dignitaries. Yisrael … Continue Reading »
Friends of Ariel extends to its friends around the globe a Happy Purim. Thank you for helping us make the City of Ariel filled with light and gladness, joy and honor. ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה, ששון ויקר Enjoy our pictures from Friday’s citywide Purim parade! Post by Friends of Ariel – City of Samaria.
