Lang, Naftali
Naftali, son of Hannah and Benjamin Baruch, was born on 27.2.1949 in Tel Aviv. He studied at the Osha State Religious Elementary School in Ramat Gan and then completed his studies at the professional yeshiva in the village of Citrin. Naftali was highly experienced and knowledgeable in many fields. His teachers testify that he loved to read and read, was able to express himself, and liked to argue on various topical issues, especially in matters of state and religion. In addition to his membership in the Bnei Akiva movement, he was a sports fan and was involved in swimming, playing basketball, soccer and tennis, and a lot of exercise and practice. He was also a member of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI). Naftali was intelligent and fast-paced, serious in his approach to life and curious. He studied every thing with a thoughtful thought. He aspired to perfection, and was endowed with perseverance, which made it possible to finish everything he had started. He was determined and able to stand his ground, confident, energetic and energetic, without arrogance and arrogance. He was a son of Torah that embodied the love of Israel and the love of man, a man of truth, honest and conscientious, handsome and pleasant and fulfilled. His friends loved him and respected him greatly for his willingness to help anyone, especially the weak. He always responded willingly and brightly and listened attentively to each person, encouraged him in his distress, and gave him good advice. He was optimistic, Simcha and had a sense of humor, liked to play around and tell jokes. He had a natural simplicity, a joy of life and a love of life, and his spirit was always good for him. He loved order and punctuality, was well versed in his work, and was careful to do his work with faith. Naftali was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early February 1967. He was a good soldier, responsible and devoted to his role, and served as an example to his friends in his good temper, patience, and obedience. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, he was drafted and sent with his unit to the Sinai front, where he fought in the battle against the Egyptians, and was rushed to the Beilinson Hospital for three weeks. On the 17th of Cheshvan 5734 (November 12, 1973) he passed away and on that day was brought to eternal rest in the Petach Tikva cemetery. Survived by father, mother, brother and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Naftali was a quiet, modest and pleasant man. He fulfilled his duties with devotion and loyalty, under fire and hard tests. “
