Hundreds of thousands of Jews fought in World War Two for the Red Army of the Former Soviet Union (FSU). As their personal histories fade, Ariel’s education system and Social Services Department have worked together to make sure their memories and service are remembered and respected. Hundreds of thousands of Jews fought in World War … Continue Reading »
As Ariel’s population grows, so do its religious and traditional communities. Several local synagogues have quickly outgrown their original structures, and funding is needed for expansion, construction, and renovation to meet the community’s needs. For 25 years, American Friends of Ariel has been instrumental in providing support for projects in Ariel enhancing Jewish life and … Continue Reading »
Ron Nachman, Ariel’s legendary founding father and longtime mayor, was laid to rest overlooking the city’s residential neighborhoods. The Museum has since become a gathering site and event space for visiting groups who want to know more about Ariel’s past, present, and future. Ron Nachman, Ariel’s legendary founding father and longtime mayor, was laid to … Continue Reading »
The Memorial House provides a unique visiting experience, with an emphasis on personal stories of victims and survivors. Our Goal Join us as we create a new home for the Holocaust and Heroism Museum to share the personal stories of Holocaust survivors with state of the art technology and compelling authentic artifacts. Donate now to ensure … Continue Reading »
While largely a secular city, many residents of Ariel are interested in connecting to their Jewish heritage through a variety of programs. Two groups – a group of retirees, and a group of local women – have embarked on a journey in recent years to enrich their Jewish knowledge through a series of morning lectures. American … Continue Reading »
The Lowell Milken Family Sports and Recreation Complex provides tens of thousands of Ariel residents with a place to work out, take classes, and go for a swim. The story of the Lowell Milken Family Sports and Recreation Complex begins in September 2000, with the outbreak of the Second Intifada, or terror war against Israel. … Continue Reading »
The EMC has become a lifesaving resource for tens of thousands of residents of Ariel and the surrounding region by providing medical care during nights, weekends, and holidays to patients who need it most. In December 2015, the long-awaited Emergency Medical Clinic opened in Ariel. The EMC, renamed in June 2018 as the Dianne M. … Continue Reading »
Our Children’s Developmental Center (CDC) has served tens of thousands of children in Ariel and the surrounding region – providing local children with the occupational, physical, and speech therapies they need to succeed. Every child deserves to fulfill their full potential in life – and sometimes, they need a little extra help to get there. … Continue Reading »
Ariel’s Department of Education pioneered the “Robotics from Kindergarten to University” program in 2013. The project has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. Each year, science teachers at each of Ariel’s kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools teach age-appropriate lessons to their students about robotics. Students then attend workshops at Ariel’s community … Continue Reading »
Ariel’s Department of Education is committed to helping out these students who need it most – and currently, aim to provide psycho-didactic testing when needed. Every three years, each Special Education student in Israel must be retested and re-diagnosed to ensure they still qualify for Israel’s Special Education programs. Ariel’s Department of Education is committed … Continue Reading »
The City of Ariel has initiated a new program – one we’ve named the Children’s Hebrew Immersion and Language Development (CHILD) program – to help young, non-Hebrew-speaking Israelis adapt during the most critical period of language development. Since 1989, the City of Ariel has absorbed more than 10,000 immigrants into its general population. While most … Continue Reading »
The Ariel Back to School Fund supports pupils from struggling families who have difficulty buying textbooks and basic supplies. With this program, a little goes a long way. The start of the school year in Ariel is a season of anticipation, vision and opportunity. For some, it’s also a time of anxious concern. There are … Continue Reading »