Dvash, Jacob (Yankele)

Jacob (Yankele), son of Emilia and Abraham, was born on February 2, 1954, in Beer-Yaakov. He studied at the Agudat Israel elementary school in Beer-Yaakov and at the Weizmann elementary school in Holon, and later went on to study there at the ORT high school. Jacob was an outstanding student, diligent and diligent, took care of the lessons, read a lot, and was loved by his teachers and friends. He was one of the members of the Lazarus club in Holon and in the course of time guided the youth there – in handicrafts and in sports. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved swimming. Jacob was friendly, easy to make friends and friendly. He was kind, a loyal confidant, far from quarrels and demons, and diligent in bringing peace to his friends. He was always willing to help others, even if it was uncomfortable, and he always knew how to participate in the plight of people to listen to each person and help with advice and action. By nature, he was honest, frank and Lev, all modest and simple, humble and honest. When he saw a need, he never hesitated to say criticism even if it was difficult and regrettable. He was a loyal son and devoted to his parents and respected them and cared for their welfare. Yaakov was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of May 1972 and volunteered for the paratroopers, and after completing basic training, he completed a parachuting course and a course for infantry commanders. is very. He was very active in operational activities and was awarded the “Operational Service Medal.” During his army service, he tried not to worry his parents, and in the letters he wrote home, he did not complain about the difficult training and my life. In the pursuit of Egyptian commandos who landed in Abu-Rhodes, he was wounded in the face by shrapnel from a grenade, but was refused, but he refused to take part in the battle. To be sent to the rear for treatment in the battle that took place on the 17th of Tishrei 5734 (17.10.1973) next to the farm. Was killed in the explosion of a mortar shell and killed on the spot, he was brought to eternal rest in the Kiryat Shaul cemetery and left behind a father, mother, brother and two sisters.