Understand
Arad is a thriving modern town, founded only in 1962 by a group of young Israelis, most of them ex-kibbutzniks and ex-moshavniks who were seeking an environment free of the urban ills of overcrowding, traffic, noise, and pollution. Although not noted for its great beauty, the town's growth has closely followed a well-designed master plan. Arad's present population is approximately 28,000 2003 estimate and reflects the broad spectrum of Israeli society with a special emphasis on recent immigrants.
