Ariel was pleased to welcome a contingent from the important Israel advocacy group, StandWithUs on January 12, 2012.
StandWithUs is an international, non-profit organization founded in 2001. The group is dedicated to informing the public about Israel and combating the extremism and anti-Semitism that often distorts the issues. StandWithUs works to support people around the world who want to educate their own local campuses and communities about Israel.
During their visit to Ariel, the group first received an introduction to the town by MASA Staff at Ariel Regional Center for the Performing Arts. From there, StandWithUs toured the Lipsky Factory in the Barkan Industrial Park, lunched at the Ariel National Leadership Development Center, and then continued their visit at Ariel University Center, a trip to the city’s security fence, and ended with face time with IDF soldiers.
Ariel is eager to assist StandWithUs with their very important work any way the city can. With anti-Semitism on college campuses around the world growing at a troubling rate, it is crucial that towns like Ariel and groups like StandWithUs work together for a more peaceful future.
Ariel looks forward to hosting another group of StandWithUs students whenever they are next in the neighborhood.