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Cornerstone Laid for Ariel's Upcoming Mall
 On a stretch of barren land along Ariel's main road, the first stone was laid for the construction of Ariel's mall. At the ground-breaking ceremony on June 20, 2013, Rami Levi, one of the entrepreneurs behind the mall, spoke of his vision of a mall with major retail chains, a supermarket, an office building, and ample parking that will serve the entire region.
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"Bet Shalom" Synagogue Dedicated at Ariel U
 Ariel University dedicated its new campus synagogue, "Bet Shalom", in memory of Shalom Muller (z"l) on June 13, 2013, with a festive Torah-carrying procession through the campus accompanied by Klezmer music and dancing. The synagogue is located on the ground floor of the majestic library now under construction and will serve the students, faculty members, and Ariel residents.
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McDonald's Opens "Golden Arches" to Ariel
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Avi Zimmerman shares important insights about how the
City of Ariel turns every newsworthy issue into an opportunity.
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FBC Internationals Annual Visit
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The Faith Bible Chapel International "Singers & Dancers" of Arvada, Colorado made its annual visit to Ariel with its crew of young performers, both newcomers and veteran guests. The FBC Internationals perform in Israel at IDF bases throughout the country for one month each summer in a tradition that has been going on for over 20 years.
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Billye Brim Ministries Reaches New Heights in Ariel
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 Billye Brim Ministries has been bringing groups to Israel for over two decades. The charismatic, eloquent Billye Brim is one of the foremost ambassadors of Ariel in the Christian world, ensuring that all her groups come and experience the revival of the Land of Joshua through the City of Samaria. Billye was joined by Pastor Lynne Hammond of Living Word Christian Center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and by Ariel's longtime friend and supporter, Victoria Hearst.
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Temple Beth Am of South Florida Remembers Ron
Temple Beth Am of South Florida, led by Rabbi Paul Plotkin, kicked off the summer by experiencing Ron Nachman's legacy. The Temple delegation was able to witness the growth of Ariel since then, as well as to mourn the loss of the city's great leader, Ron Nachman.
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Maranatha Youth's Odyssey Through Ariel
After a good night's sleep at the Eshel HaShomron hotel in Ariel, the youth delegation of Maranatha Chapel, San Diego, was ready to kickstart its June 21 visit to Ariel at the Ariel National Leadership Development Center (ANLDC).
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Celebrating Educational Excellence in Ariel
 On June 23, 2013 the Ariel Development Fund hosted its annual gala at the "big top tent" at the Ariel National Leadership Development Center to honor this year's Outstanding Educators.
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Education Ministry Recognizes Ariel Youth
 Four youth from Ariel were recognized by the Education Ministry with a Badge of Distinction at an awards ceremony that took place in late May in Kfar Yonah. Dana Glick, Or Shirazi, Nisan Hander, and Liad Lanziano received this annual national honor for outstanding community service.
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Ariel U's School of Architecture Annual Chariot Race
In what has become a highly anticipated annual tradition at Ariel U, students of the School of Architecture raced across campus with chariots of their design on May 30, 2013. Click here to check out the pix from the recent race. The inspiration for each chariot is located in the top right corner.
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Kuba (z"l) and Irena Honored by Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem appropriately recognized the founders of Ariel's Holocaust and Heroism Memorial Museum with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Holocaust Education. Irena accepted the award on behalf of her late husband at a ceremony held at Yad Vashem in early June 2013.
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Project of the Month: The Ariel Warm Home
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Dallas Warmly Receives the Ariel Warm Home
We may prefer not to admit it, but Israel is forced to face the reality of challenged teenagers, broken families and uncertain personal futures. Fortunately, American Friends of Ariel has partnered with the Ariel Warm Home for Teens and Families; a multi-dimensional community enrichment center which provides at-risk teenagers and families with new opportunities to succeed in life.
An art benefit hosted in Dallas by King's Daughters in early July, helped raise funds towards the Home. We require $9,000 more to reach our annual $45,000 goal. Your donation will ensure that Ariel's challenged youth and families know that a "warm home" is within their reach.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO ARIEL'S WARM HOME
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Remembering Ron 2013
The Lubavitcher Rebbe Predicts Ariel's Success
Throughout his life, Ron visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe on many occasions. The Lubavitcher Rebbe blessed Ron's every effort. He knew that Ron was undertaking a project of utmost importance to the Jewish people in building Ariel.
Enjoy this video of Ron meeting with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1991. Indeed, the City of Ariel has met the Rebbe's expectations.
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Close-up: Ariel - City of Samaria
Afternoon Visit for Tour Guides and Tour Operators
Sunday, July 14, 2013
The City of Ariel has captured headlines and imaginations ever since its founding in 1978.
Ariel's remarkable growth over the decades to include Israel's newest university, an industrial complex, a state-of-the-art performing arts center, and a community sports and recreations center has made Ariel a popular destination for diverse groups: Israel advocates, Israel critics, students, journalists, politicians and diplomats, clergy, businessmen and artists.
On Sunday, July 14, 2013, Friends of Ariel is conducting an afternoon tour of Ariel for tour guides and tour operators. E-mail [email protected] for more information.
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Contact:
Israel Office, [email protected], 972 (3) 936-4406
Avi Zimmerman, Executive Director, [email protected]
Orit Arfa, Director of Communications and Visitor Services, [email protected] |
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