Berger, Yochanan (Yoni)
Son of Tziyona and Yaakov. Was born on August 29, 1965, in the village of Uriya, named after Prof. Yochanan Ratner, the father of his father, who was the fifth child in a family of six, He studied at the elementary school in Moshav Tal Shahar, where he spent many years in the fields, and knew every path and every corner of his neighborhood, and during his walks Yoni would collect lonely animals and give them shelter In his yard in the moshav, dogs and cats, birds, ducks, pigeons, and snakes gathered together, for many hours Yoni would take care of them and enjoy them. The garden next to his home was colorful and well-groomed, all of his own work, and Yoni used to play his part in the house, especially when he liked to play sports. Playing tennis and basketball during his adolescence, and was a favorite of his parents who were afraid of this “sport.” He was so fond of him that he could not break off From him: he used to ride him to school, and even drove inside. Yoni attended the “Judean Hills” high school in Kiryat Anavim. He was a mediocre student and did not exhaust his learning ability, but excelled in sports. Geography and biology he loved and diligently studied, because these fields have long known and liked. Yoni believed in God, and although he did not have a religious lifestyle, he was careful to pray during the holidays in the synagogue, and he loved to help both his family and friends and had a developed sense of humor. In the 11th grade, Yoni left school, and despite the entreaties of his parents and teachers When he returned to study, he chose to live in Kibbutz Kfar Haruv. Where he met Pam, a volunteer from the United States, and with whom he wanted to tie his future after he was discharged from the army, he aspired to serve in the Paratroopers Brigade, and to improve his ability he practiced with persistence and persistence. While serving in Lebanon during the Peace for Galilee War, on January 18, 1948. He was 18 years old and was brought to eternal rest in the village of Kfar Uriya, leaving behind his parents and five brothers and sisters.
