Ariel and COVID-19

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crh3x_CoC-Q[/embedyt] Here in Ariel, we are trying to get back to life and the “new normal” after COVID-19 hit. During this time of social distancing and sheltering at home, we felt the need to connect with our residents and with our friends abroad. We created a heartwarming video which we believe shows the resilient … Continue Reading »

Take the 2020 Passover Pledge

Every year, Ariel’s friends around the world come together to give every Ariel resident the opportunity to celebrate Passover. Step into the Ariel story by allowing the city’s less fortunate to relive the experience of redemption. This year, perhaps more than ever before, we need your help. Due to the Department of Health restrictions on workers, … Continue Reading »

Corona Care Kits

  Friends of Ariel are sending a message of support and encouragement to our residents during this difficult time. We are in this together, going through this together, and will come out of this together. Thousands of Corona Care Kits will be sent out to the children of Ariel to help them and their families … Continue Reading »

A New Year, A New Start

We are excited to welcome Elad Metsuyanim to the team as our new Executive Director! Elad was born and raised in Ariel, and studied in the local elementary, middle, and high schools.  After fulfilling his military service as a combat sergeant, he returned to Ariel for his Bachelors Degree in Economics and Business management. Wanting … Continue Reading »

Campaign 2020

  Sign up for our Dollar A Day Campaign and see what an impact you can have on the people and community of Ariel. By making this pledge, you will be involved in the City of Ariel 365 days of the year!

Ariel University Opens Medical School

A special opening ceremony was held Sunday, the first day of university classes, celebrating the inaugural class of 70 students at the Ariel University School of Medicine. Excerpts from a Times of Israel article from October 27th appear below. US Ambassador David Friedman lauded the opening of the first Israeli medical school in the West … Continue Reading »

Summer Fun in Ariel

Throughout the long, hot summer in Israel, it’s often a challenge for parents to find fun and affordable things to do with their children. It’s always a relief when an opportunity to get the kids out of the house, off their screens, and into the fresh air comes along. Even better when it’s practically in … Continue Reading »

Irena and Kuba’s Holocaust Legacy Initiative in Ariel

In the heart of Samaria, in the city of Ariel, there is a special home built by Irena Wodislavsky and her late husband Kuba.  They have spent their live’s dedicated to turning their home into a unique Holocaust and Heroism Memorial Museum.   The Museum houses authentic artifacts collected and purchased over the years by … Continue Reading »

Ariel Continues to Grow

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtsnV8tihmE[/embedyt] Despite the terror attack outside the entrance to Ariel on March 17, that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Gal Keidan and Rabbi Achiad Ettinger, father of 12, and seriously wounded Alex Dvorsky, whose full recovery we continue to pray for, the city of Ariel refuses to be threatened. Two days later, we stood … Continue Reading »

Remembering Ron Nachman

The annual memory ceremony was held at the completion of the sixth anniversary of the passing of Mayor Ron Nachman. The commemoration was held on January 13th, 2019, days before Tu B’Shvat – the Hebrew New Year for the trees. In recognition of Israel’s agricultural life cycle and in honor of Ron’s monumental contribution to … Continue Reading »

One Day, Two Historic Visits and a Baby

October 16th, 2018, was an exciting and monumental day for Ariel as the city had the privilege of welcoming two distinguished guests for the very first time. US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, chose to conduct his first official diplomatic visit to Judea and Samaria in the City of Ariel. He attended a regional business forum, … Continue Reading »