Son of Tova and Shimon, was born on October 6, 1953 in Kibbutz Dafna, where he graduated from elementary school. He spent two more years at the regional high school “Har VeGi”, and completed his studies at the “Iron” agricultural school in Hadera. As a child he was smiling and full of joy. His friends in the group called him a “chick” and the older ones loved to hug him and kiss him. On the kibbutz he was known as a good-hearted and yet very mischievous boy. He liked to travel and acquired a familiarity with the lifestyle of birds and animals. His explanations of the natural world made his friends very Simcha. From time to time, Moshik and his friends would pick up fallen chicks or injured cats and bring them to the kibbutz and take care of them until they recovered. Moshik was a quiet, low-spoken man, but he was always surrounded by friends and friends, for he could listen to others, help, rejoice, and play around. The organization, peace of mind, and dedication that characterized him gave him many friends who sought his advice and help. He organized parties and trips and was always “in the loop”. Moshe was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early November 1971. After completing basic training and taking a paratroop course, he was assigned as a combat soldier in the Paratroopers’ Brigade, and was recommended to send him to a course for infantry officers. Served as an ordinary soldier. During the Yom Kippur War he participated in battles on the southern front. After the war, his commander noted in his opinion that he was an excellent commander with a good attitude toward his soldiers, devoted, punctual and responsible. In 1974, he completed his regular army service and was assigned to the Intelligence Unit of the Armored Corps. On his return to Kibbutz Daphna, he worked in the orchard and occasionally helped the workers in the kibbutz factory. Working in the orchard gave him great satisfaction and he took great pride in this sector of the agriculture. One of his friends said: “All the workers in the orchard were always around him, and in the factory they knew that if Moshik was in charge of the watch, everything would be fine. During his spare time he went hunting in the Galilee and became known as a talented hunter. He was also active in sports and interested in nature, but more than anything else, he excelled in his approach to children. Moshik used to guide groups of youth from the kibbutz and joined their conferences, trips, summer camps and camps. Friends from one of the classes told him: “A soul that is not like any other, so Moshik is a unique one, a thin smile between two dimples and laughing eyes, kindness and kindness are full of him and you are immediately comfortable with him. A man who loves to laugh, who is resourceful and helps with everything, is admired by the boys and loved by the girls … It was fun to go out with him to summer camps. In 1977 he married his girlfriend, Maya. The two loved to spend time together and traveled in Israel and abroad. They spun a special relationship between them, full of sensitivity and mutual consideration. Maya studied art and Moshik decided to postpone his studies. After five years of marriage, their son Dror was born. Moshik was a devoted and loving father, proud of his son, and Simcha to show him everything that came his way. He also had a great relationship with his parents. When he was called to join his unit in Lebanon, he asked his parents to take care of his wife and young son. At the beginning of June 1982, when the brigade crossed the Zaharni River, he was sent on a surveillance and security mission, during which he encountered a squad of terrorists. On the 16th of Sivan 5762 (7.6.1982) Moshe fell in combat in Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee and was brought to rest in the cemetery at Kibbutz Dafna. Survived by a wife and a month old son, parents, brother and sister. In a condolence letter to the widow, his commander wrote: “The smile and peace of mind that characterized Moshik accompanied him in the army as well, Moshik, or Brody,In the regiment, he was one of the fire fighters. He was always one of the first to be assigned to missions, like cross-border searches. You and your family were your main concern during the reserve period. He was very worried about you during your pregnancy and when you were born, Dror was not Simcha with your baby. His performance always served as an example for the entire company. It was against his character, he did not like to stand out. And with a smile that was half-bastard and half cynical, he would shed the praise. “His kibbutz friends and family published a pamphlet in his memory, and his death was published in several newspapers.
