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Brandes, Yuval (“Yo-Yo”)

Brandes, Yuval (“Yo-Yo”)


Ben Roth and Zvi. He was born on the 11th of Tevet 5761 (8.1.1971) in Jerusalem. He began his studies at the Yefe Nof Elementary School, continued at the Ziv and Marx School in Beit Hakerem, and graduated with honors from the university’s high school, and from a very young age he liked to read, learn and know, and he invested himself thoroughly in every new topic He studied science, physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology, and continued to be interested in these fields far beyond what he had learned in the school, and he was also interested in social-ideological issues and found An opportunity to develop this consciousness within the framework of the His life in all their shades and cuddles attracted his inquisitive mind and eyes, and almost looked at him with a critical yet amused look, with a sharp sense of humor and a broad smile.One of Yuval’s favorite things There were Sabbath trips around the country with a steady group of good friends, backpacks and addiction to nature, and philosophical discussions about the essence of existence, and his love for the chess game, which deepened and developed and even participated in national competitions, To the IDF. Despite his skills and suitability to serve as a candidate and to study within the army, and despite attempts to persuade close acquaintances, Yuval was determined not to serve in the elite unit, but rather in the unit and in a dangerous job and fieldwork. In the artillery team, Yuval played a role that, although it provided him with interest and challenge, did not last long, so he intended to go to an officer’s course. During his ten months of service, Yuval managed to capture the heart of his unit with his wit and sharpness, his unique style of thinking, his insolent insolence and his jokes that gave everyone a slightly different perspective. On May 16, 1990, Yovel fell while carrying out his duties, overturning the vehicle in which the officers of the officers’ course were taken for officer’s checks and brought to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl. Survived by his parents, brother and sister – Ofer and Dalia. The School of Artillery Commanders published a pamphlet dedicated to Yuval and his two friends who perished with him, in which members and commanders tell of his character, work with him, and experiences from the joint service. His parents published a booklet containing many of his letters, his rich intellectual estate, his letters to friends and friends’ comments about him, passages reflecting his unique and complex character and the rare literary depth and talent he was blessed with despite his youth. His memory was also commemorated in the establishment of a chess club at the high school where he studied.

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