Barak (Balasbalag), Yoav

Yoav, son of Miriam and Nathan, was born on the 14th of Av 5746 (14.8.1946) in the midst of the riots that preceded the battles of the War of Independence. He studied at the David Yellin Elementary School in Haifa and at the vocational high school in the secondary school, where he continued to study at the Ruppin Midreshet, where Yoav was serious, extremely quiet and modest. All that he did was done only after serious consideration, and the values ​​of justice and truth were principles that must be fulfilled daily, and he preferred to give up what he desired, if it was necessary to give up his principles. Kiryat Eliezer’s soccer team, which he was especially fond of, after discovering that his acting friends were willing to lie and try to win To participate in the activities of the Scout Movement because of a similar act, but Yoav was loved and accepted by his friends, many of whom used to come and consult with him about their personal problems. He was the only one who allowed him to guide a group, among whom was his sister, who was also a member of Hashomer Hatzair. He was so respected and trusted in his mental maturity. However, he often surprised his friends when he exposed other aspects of his personality, such as a tremendous joy of life, a spirit of playfulness and wonderful humor. Although raised and educated in the city, he was in love with nature and agriculture. As a boy and as a boy he traveled extensively around the country and especially liked to travel in the Carmel Forest, where he learned to know the vegetation and all the corners of grace. He also liked to join his father in his job as the man in charge of an orchard around Haifa. Yoav was drafted into the IDF at the end of January 1965 and was assigned to the Nahal Brigade as part of the “Psagot” core. After completing basic training and having spent a short time in one of the kibbutzim, he was sent to a course for squad commanders. Although he did not see himself as a commander of people and was not particularly enthusiastic about military service, he completed the course with great success. After his death, he wrote: “From the very first day we learned that we were dealing with an unusual guy. Tom and Chen and the love of man surrounded him from all sides and we loved him very much. “Yoav was also a devoted and loving son to his parents, and he was always Simcha to write home and call whenever he could. After his discharge from the regular service, he realized his dream of youth when he built his home on Kibbutz Sasa in the Upper Galilee, where his friends soon stood up to Yoav’s special qualities and soon he held two central and responsible positions. After he married Pnina, his girlfriend, and did reserve service, he was “fighting” And Fsto apply on Saturdays and on weekdays, so he could spend more time with family. Yom Kippur War battles fought in the infantry harsh braking, that took place in the Golan Heights. After the war, on the 2nd of Tevet 5740 (2.1.1944), while he was in the security job, he was severely shelled and killed by a shell explosion and was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa, leaving a wife, son and daughter. After his fall, he was raised to the rank of First Sergeant, and his parents and members of his kibbutz published in his memory two booklets containing the words of friends and letters.