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Beisky, Chaim

Beisky, Chaim


Haim, son of Bruria and Israel Dov, was born on 21.12.1949 in Tel Aviv, where he moved to Givatayim where he completed his elementary and high school studies. And since childhood he was very interested in the field of humanities, he read a lot and over the years he chose a course of study that was compatible with these tendencies. Haim was drafted into the IDF in early February 1968 and volunteered for the paratroopers. He completed a parachuting course, a course for officers and officers, and participated in ambushes, chasing terrorists and daring commando operations, although he spared no effort to successfully carry out the arduous training required of him in the paratroopers’ unit. “After 14 important months in my life, a chapter of intellectualization began, or let’s call it – polishing the mind after polishing the body and personality … Here you are under constant scrutiny before the eyes of critical cadets. You have to run as fast as possible, to score the best and to think the most deeply. I again fought for the principles of education and training … “The meeting with cadets, commanders, and the whole range of relations between different people who had come together gave birth to the decision that the profession chosen for the future would be psychology. At the same time, he began his studies of psychology and philosophy at Tel Aviv University, and at the same time dealt with practical work, such as public opinion studies and the treatment of disabled veterans. This period in his life, which was rich in occupations and satisfaction, was also appreciated by those who came into contact with them; Haim’s ties with his students at the boarding school were tightened beyond the usual formal relations. After his discharge from the regular service, his former students continued to visit him at his home and correspond with him. In the Department of Psychology he also integrated into a Yaffa life and excelled in his studies. “Life … was an extraordinary psychologist and a warm man … We felt that he was meant to be an outstanding psychologist …” Chaim had very clear plans for the year 1974. He was accepted for a master’s degree in clinical psychology, joined the staff of the unit Neuropsychology, which was established by Tel Aviv University, following a warm recommendation by his students in the department, and most importantly, for the next spring, Chaim decided on the date of his marriage with his girlfriend from Shinui, but all his plans were interrupted. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, Haim was not called to report, since in the last reserve service he underwent a course of forward observation officers and was not yet assigned to the unit. He did not wait for the order, he arrived on his own and was attached to an artillery unit. In the Battle of the Chinese Farm, Haim was critically wounded while being in the commando unit of the Sayeret Shaked commando unit, and was transferred to Beilinson Hospital for two weeks, but for no avail, on 7 Cheshvan 5740 1973), Chaim died of his wounds. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. He was survived by a father, mother and brother. In a letter of condolences to the family, then-Minister of Defense Moshe Dayan wrote: “Haim was defined by his commanders as an officer with great knowledge, with leadership ability and great ability to influence his subordinates.

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