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April, 2010
 
Grand Opening of the ANLDC
 
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January, 2010
 
Ariel's Holocaust & Heroism Memorial
 
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September 15, 2009
Ariel's National Leadership Development Center
Israel's way of cultivating a generation of leaders.
 
 
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September 1, 2009
Milken Sports and Recreation Complex
Ariel celebrates one year of health and recreation.
 
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2010: 
 
 
Ariel and Panama City - A New Partnership
The intention ... is to establish a relationship in order to provide an example for more schools in Israel, and to create lasting bonds and strengthen ties between Israel and the Diaspora, thereby marking the centrality of Israel in the Jewish world for generations to come.
 
The New Communication Center in Ariel
In early May, Beit Perach, a new community communication center, opened in Ariel. The site is an educational initiative for third to sixth grade pupils, guided by students from the Ariel University Center and overseen by Ariel's Department of Education.
 
Minister Gilad Erdan Visits Ariel Minister Erdan said that Ariel needs to grow bigger and flourish, and he promised to continue to work for the city and to make use of all his authority to strengthen Ariel.
 
The 16th Annual Bible Quiz  
The theme of this year's Ariel Bible Quiz was “Giving and Kindness”. After many hours of study led by bible teacher Chai Hazan, eight pupils from Ariel's elementary schools qualified for the final stage of the competition.
 
The Mayor’s Cup  
This year Sports Week for the Mayors Cup was held with the cooperation of the Education Department and the teachers who worked so hard and who motivated the children to play with fairness and good spirits. All the teams practiced “fairness in sport” and some made it their most important element.
 
Purim in Ariel
The chairman of the Purim celebrations in Ariel began the week proceeding the Holiday of Purim. The festivities began with a Purim Party held for the children of the Perach Project ...
 
Ariel Hosts Students from High School in Haifa
On Thursday, February 18th the pupils of the Alef High School in Haifa came to Ariel as part of a pilot project initiated by the Ministry of Education's Shelach Department.
 
The Chief Rabbi of Israel in Ariel 
The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yonah Metzger, visited Ariel on February 3rd, following an invitation by the Mayor Ron Nachman.
 
New York Welcomes the City of Ariel
Mayor Ron Nachman spent the past week in New York City, raising awareness regarding the significant role that the City of Ariel plays for Israel's future…
 
PM: Ariel is the 'Capital of Samaria'  
"We are continuing to build," Netanyahu vows after planting tree in West Bank.
 
In Wake of Controversy, Ariel University Open House Draws High Numbers

The chairman of the executive committee of the Ariel University Center of Samaria, Yigal Cohen-Orgad, said recognition conferred on his institution as a "university center" by Defense Minister Ehud Barak was made possible by the current alignment of political forces.

 
The Ariel Philharmonic Orchestra
The Ariel Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Barak Yaevin, a young and talented musician. His presentation is personal and endearing, turning the performance into a musical and cultural celebration.
 
 
 
2009: 
 
Ariel National Leadership Development Center Approved
Ariel's National Leadership Development Center has been officially approved, as the following article from the Jerusalem Post explains. The park, generously contributed to the City of Ariel by Heather and Bruce Johnston of the JH Ranch, will draw 10,000 - 40,000 of Israel's youth annually.
 
Kabbalat Shabbat in Ariel
Ariel's first graders experience a taste of Shabbat with their parents...
 
Classics for Kids
This year the City of Ariel is introducing a new classical music program for children in all of the city's elementary schools...
 
Replacing Violence with Values
"Sensei Glam prepares his pupils for excellence both in competition and in the army. He focuses on values such as sportsmanship and ethical behavioral codes."
 
Ariel Hosts the Winter Assembly of Youth Centers’ Directors
One hundred and eighty youth directors and managers from the Ministry of Education, The Society & Youth Administration and various Youth Centers throughout Israel, gathered in Ariel last Tuesday.
 
International Cleaning Day in Ariel
On Monday November 9th, the City of Ariel participated in International Cleaning Day. The event is part of a global project known as “Cleaning the World”.
 
"Follow Me" in Ariel
“Follow me” was established for the purpose of nurturing and developing young leadership and social involvement amongst teenagers. Enrollment has begun for this year's program, due to last year's success.
 
Ariel National Leadership Development Center - Training Complete
On Sunday, April 26, the Israeli National Youth Park instructors completed their rigorous training and qualification course.
 
Student Scholarships – The Gift of a Lifetime
Thanks to our friends from around the globe this year was no different than years past. At a heartwarming ceremony, 13 scholarships were distributed to students of higher education.
 
Incentive – Leading Technology Incubator in 2008
The ”Incentive” technology incubator in Ariel was chosen as Israel’s leading incubator from among the 25 competing active technological incubators across the country.
 
Outstanding Educators Citations in Ariel
On May 19th outstanding educators from Ariel were presented with certificates of recognition in a celebrated citation and awards ceremony. The awards were distributed by the Ariel Development Fund with the generous support of the Milken Foundation.
 
Costa Rica and Ariel
Mayor Ron Nachman recently met with the Mayor of Heredia, Ariel's sister city in Costa Rica.
 
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