Michael Adler – American Friends of Ariel’s General Counsel – made his first trip to Israel in honor of Ariel’s 40th anniversary event. On September 6, 2018, he spent his first day in Ariel, visiting landmarks, meeting people and becoming familiar with community life. Here’s how he summed it up in his blog: Tour of … Continue Reading »
In 1978, 40 intrepid families were able to return to the land of their roots on a barren hilltop in the heart of Samaria. Their goal: to build a stronghold for Israelis in the heart of biblical Israel, at an important strategic site crucial for Israeli security. Powered by one generator, these 40 families were the … Continue Reading »
American Friends of Ariel (AFA) dedicated the Dianne M. Parrotte Medical Clinic on Wednesday, June 13. While the Emergency Medical Clinic has become a cornerstone for medical care in Ariel and the surrounding region since its 2015 grand opening, the generous support of Dr. Bob Shillman and the Shillman Foundation provided the final funds for … Continue Reading »
American Friends of Ariel presented 14 outstanding college students from Ariel with scholarships on June 10, as part of an ongoing initiative to spur academic excellence among the city’s youth. Ariel’s mayor, Eli Shaviro, and representatives from the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare offices of Ariel attended the ceremony and thanked the students for their … Continue Reading »
American Friends of Ariel (AFA), Mayor Eliyahu Shaviro, and the city of Ariel hosted the annual Honoring Excellent Educators Award Ceremony on June 5 at the Ariel Regional Center for Performing Arts. AFA Executive Director Avi Zimmerman and Ariel Department of Education Chairman Ilana Nulman were the masters of ceremonies, leading the event in both … Continue Reading »
Every year, Ariel’s friends around the world come together to give every Ariel resident the opportunity to celebrate Passover. 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 experience of redemption. What we need This year, you can … Continue Reading »
Join us as an Ariel Faithful Friend! As you may have noticed, we are now celebrating Ariel’s 40th birthday with our #40for40 campaign. And to celebrate, we’re rolling out a special digital badge of support for all of Ariel’s faithful friends and supporters! Give your year-end gift today to the City of Ariel to receive … Continue Reading »
We’re back from our grand tour of the eastern and southern US with our Celebrate Ariel Performance Troupe in honor of Ariel’s 40th anniversary! Our delegation of teen performers, Mayor Eli Shaviro, and American Friends of Ariel (AFA) Executive Director Avi Zimmerman had a blast meeting our dedicated supporters and making new friends. We kicked … Continue Reading »
In the early 1990s, Ariel’s population doubled in under a decade with a mass wave of immigration from the Former Soviet Union (FSU). So it’s no surprise that the city of Ariel took to heart a landmark decision in the Israeli Knesset (parliament – ed.) earlier this year to declare the 7th of the Hebrew … Continue Reading »
We had a fantastic Sukkot holiday here in Ariel, with locals and regional residents alike enjoying everything the city has to offer in perfect fall weather. This year, thousands of Israelis from all over the country flooded to Ariel’s brand-new mall for a special ‘Extreme Fest’ with food, fun — and attractions and activities from … Continue Reading »
The US-Israel Educational Association (USIEA), founded by Ariel’s dear friend and dedicated partner Heather Johnston from Birmingham, Alabama. Through her leading role in JH Israel, the partner for the Ariel National Center for Leadership Development (ANCLD), Heather founded the organization to bring greater awareness to what’s happening in Ariel and its growing impact on Israeli … Continue Reading »
Nine graduates of the second annual FCE-YEDI summer course pitched their business ideas to investors and the public this month – once again merging Ariel’s pioneering spirit with Israeli hi-tech know-how. All nine summer course graduates are current students at Ariel University. The Venture Fair, held at the Ariel Young Adult Center, began with opening remarks … Continue Reading »