On January 27, 2015, the City of Ariel and the Nachman Family will remember Mayor Ron Nachman and celebrate his life. Ron’s wife, Dorith, and Ariel’s Mayor, Eliyahu Shaviro, respectfully invite you to join us for the Ron Nachman Memorial Site and Pioneers Museum cornerstone laying ceremony, to be held on the second anniversary of Ron’s passing; … Continue Reading »
On Thanksgiving we thank. On Black Friday we shop. On Giving Tuesday we give!!! December 2, 2014 will be GIVING TUESDAY– the national day of charitable giving. At the American Friends of Ariel, we are blessed to have the world’s best supporters, and we are proud to count you among them! Please join our #GIVINGTUESDAY-ARIEL … Continue Reading »
The Samarian hills are alive Step into our song! Sign up for our monthly updates and receive a free “I love Ariel” pen! To receive a pen you must include your mailing address. Sign up via the form to the right. Give to the people of Ariel. Give to life. Click here to donate to Friends … Continue Reading »
Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) made their stop in Ariel during their biannual tour of Israel on May 11, 2014. This time, they were treated to a special performance by the Ariel Dance Troupe at the Eshel HaShomron Hotel. Performing new routines celebrating Israel, the Ariel Dance Troupe gave them insight into the story of Ariel’s … Continue Reading »
When dance teacher Dora Litvak came with her husband and young daughter from Moscow to Israel in 1991, she didn’t plan on teaching dance in Israel, let alone creating an Ariel icon. The Ariel International Folk Dance Troupe she directs with her daughter, Masha, recently took home top prizes at a national dance competition, following … Continue Reading »
With city streets graced with Israeli flags and streamers, Ariel pulled no stops in celebrating Israel’s birthday every year. On May 2, 2014, Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations kicked off in Ariel with its traditional kindergarten-wide ceremony. On the gym floor of the ORT elementary school, the kindergarten classes across Ariel made blue-and-white presentations in honor of Israel … Continue Reading »
On the night of Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, hundreds gathered for the moving, outdoor ceremony honoring Israel’s fallen, with a special tribute to residents of Ariel who lost their lives fighting for Israel and in brutal terrorist attacks. Mayor Eli Shaviro and other city leaders addressed the audience, and Ariel’s young, talented singers told the … Continue Reading »
Ariel’s teenage hip hop group, “Criss Cross,” beat out 15 other groups at the Grande Prix international hip hop competition in Barcelona, Spain on April 18. Other countries competing include Italy, Belgium, the United States. Their performance garnered a flurry of compliments from both the judges and coaches of the other groups, with the United … Continue Reading »
On May 11, 2014, Ariel’s mayor, Eliyahu Shaviro, is launching his first tour of the United States to meet with friends of Ariel, to outline his vision for the city, and to tell the story of Ariel to new audiences. He will be accompanied by Executive Director Avi Zimmerman. Mayor Shaviro was elected in October … Continue Reading »
One need only stand in the studio of Boris Karavanov to feel his love for Samaria. In a style reminiscent of the Impressionists, Karavonov paints his personality upon the rocky hills surrounding Ariel. His colorful boulders speak of the love and gratitude he feels for coming to Ariel from Minsk, Belarus over 20 years ago. … Continue Reading »
Rabbi Leon Morris of Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor, New York understands that the real “attractions” of Israel are the people who live here – the Israelis. He plans to become an “Israeli” this summer when he makes his home in Jerusalem. It is thus understandable that the delegation he led to Israel this … Continue Reading »
An inquisitive group of graduate students of International Relations and Government at Johns Hopkins University took their studies out into the field with a geopolitical tour of Ariel that started with an overview at the Ariel Regional Center for Performing Arts with Avi Zimmerman and culminated in a meeting with three Ariel University students, two … Continue Reading »