Son of-Nina and Avinoam-Aviov. Born on 7 March 1971 in Be’er Sheva with his twin brother Avishai, he grew up to be a mischievous and curious child, and at the age of five he spent a wonderful year with his family in San Francisco. , Who did not forget his first years of studies, went to Masada School and completed his elementary education at the Be’eri School, went happily to school, swallowed the material and was not in. In the afternoons, And an active member of the Young Maccabi – a youth movement that was active in those days, and he was approaching the age of mitzvot, the twins began an unusual Bar Mitzvah, and with the help of the parents, Ten tasks they chose, for example: “The cities of Be’er Sheva,” “What is Judea and Samaria?” In the ninth grade, Yoav spent a lovely year in the city of Toronto, Canada, where his family went on a sabbatical year, and his hunger for knowledge had no limit. “When he returned home to Be’er Sheva, he continued his high school studies at the Makif Aleph High School in the city, finishing with a physical-physical track as the best student of the class, and he was already a mature boy, still very curious, But he is serious and strives for the tasks he has set for himself, and indeed, the distinction goes through the course of Yoav’s path, “I am afraid that they will suspect that things have been collected here after death. But the highest in this world was everything that a man seeks in his son: he had wisdom, curiosity, modesty, and good manners and manner of land, and he was an embodiment of culture and beauty of the soul, and had excellence above and beyond. ” “Yoav was active in many areas, and was active in the science-seeking youth group of Son of-Gurion University of the Negev. A rigorous examination of Israel in a youth delegation of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which set out to explain and create contacts with youth abroad. – In March and relentless faith explained our situation and our desire to live here in peace and quiet. Along with all this, he continued to play the French horn and was a member of the youth orchestra in Be’er Sheva. In this context appeared across the country and even traveled overseas performances. He was optimistic and Simcha, as his friend, Naomi, describes him. He was determined to help. His help never ended with your life, he always knew how to say the right words and to provide real help. “In July 1989, Yoav was drafted into a pilot’s course, and after three months he dropped out of the course and joined the Artillery Corps. Yoav also excelled in the artillery corps, as Eran attests: “You were really the best, the elite of the soldiers in the dike, and I am sure you would have been chosen as an outstanding soldier.” He adds: “A guy so lovely and charming, with a constant smile on his lips and a love so great to others.” Yoav began the course for commanders. There, too, he was not discouraged. He wanted to be an officer. However, on the 21st of Iyar 5740 (16 May 1990) on the way to an officer’s check-up, Yoav fell while serving in a road accident. He was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva and raised to the rank of sergeant after his death. Survived by his parents and three brothers – Amir, Amnon and Avishai. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Yoav’s death is a painful and painful blow to all those who know him – commanders and friends alike.”Yoav’s family commemorated him in a number of ways that reflect his interests: Every year, the Yoav Science Quiz was held for high school students in the Be’er Sheva area, in cooperation with Son of-Gurion University, Science-Seeking Youth And the Comprehensive High School A. The quiz carries prizes including participation in a scholarship for the first year of the university, and the Beer Sheva Conservatory holds a national music competition at the “Forest Fund”, the instrument in which Yoav played. Awards are awarded in the name of Yoav to the winners of an annual research project Every third year. In addition, travel club was founded in memory of Joab, comprising members of Be’er Sheva and Omer
