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 … Continue Reading »
America’s influential Republican Jewish Coalition visited Ariel on January 10, 2012. The RJC is the largest and most influential Jewish group supporting America’s Republican party. Founded in 1985, the RJC is the sole voice of Jewish Republicans to Republican decision makers and the Jewish community, expressing their viewpoint on a wide variety of issues. The … Continue Reading »
Ariel was pleased to welcome the student chapter of ZOA on January 8, 2012. Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America (“ZOA”) is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. It has a national membership of over 30,000, and chapters throughout the United States. The American Israel advocacy group is dedicated to educating … Continue Reading »
January 2, 2012 An enthusiastic delegation from JH Ranch in California arrived in the City of Ariel, the Capital of the Shomron (Samaria) this weekend to demonstrate their support. During their visit they participated in the first PRAY WITH ISRAEL prayer launch program. Avi Zimmerman (Avraham David), Executive Director of American Friends of Ariel, who … Continue Reading »
December 2, 2011 Tom Doyle and Jason Elam’s visits to Ariel are beginning to become a tradition. Their December 2nd to 4th stay was their third in the space of a year. Tom is known for his books and his educational initiatives to connect Israel with the Church. Jason, who holds the NFL record for … Continue Reading »
December 4, 2011 The city of Ariel was honored with a visit by the “OU”, the Orthodox Union, one of the oldest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. The OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy, and programs for the disabled. The group began their visit with a … Continue Reading »
November 30, 2011 The City of Ariel was pleased to welcome Representative, Alan Clemmons, of the great state of South Carolina. He represents District 107 – Horry County. Mr. Clemmons stopped in Ariel as part of a two-week fact-finding mission of Israel. In particular, he was interested in seeing Judea and Samaria with his own … Continue Reading »
November 22, 2011 Ariel was honored last month by a visit from South Korean ambassador, Ilsoo Kim. Mr. Kim said he wanted to see Judea and Samaria with his own eyes, and the City of Ariel was happy to oblige. The visit was arranged by the Yesha Council. Naftali Bennett, Yesha Council CEO, brought the … Continue Reading »
November 18, 2011 On November 18th, Pastor Guillermo Maldonado came to Ariel with a delegation of pastors from Florida. Pastor Maldonado is the spiritual leader of the largest Hispanic church in the US, with millions of followers internationally. He was accompanied by the president of Broward Pastors Network, Pastor Mario Bramnick, and Pastor Frank Amedia. … Continue Reading »
SAMARIA, ISRAEL – On November 9th five Congressmen ventured into otherwise uncharted “territory” by traditional diplomatic delegations to Israel. A strong affinity to Israel and genuine frustration with the repetitive and fatal failures of peace plans and processes drove these American leaders to take a fresh look and Israel’s heartland. The historic visit began with … Continue Reading »
October 26, 2011 The Los Angeles Jewish Federation made a historic trip to Israel in honor of their 100 year anniversary. The Centennial Community Mission saw much of Israel, from North to South, with 8 buses travelling every which way. When LA Federation’s Chairman, Richard Sandler, told his longtime friend Mayor Ron Nachman that he … Continue Reading »
October 18, 2011 The City of Ariel was delighted to recently host members of Gateway Church of Southlake, Texas. It wasn’t their first visit, and it won’t be their last. Pastors Mary Jo Pierce, Marcus Brecheen, and Ben Haake all participated in the trip. After a coffee stop at Ariel’s commercial center, the group met … Continue Reading »