Lotan, Yotam
Ben-Batya and Amir, was born on Kibbutz Beit Hashita on April 22, 1973, In March 1992, Yotam enlisted in the IDF and followed his father to the Armored Corps for the 7th Brigade, and quickly arrived in the army, after which he returned home to work in the orchard. Yotam went on to study behavioral sciences at the Emek Yezreel College and completed his bachelor’s degree, and began working as a social coordinator at the Beit Hashita children’s society, During his years in Ein Harod Ihud, Yotam created an exceptional educational framework around him The relationship continued over the years, even after the end of the school, and Yotam was like a pillar of cloud, a cloud of love that attracts the youth, the young and the adults – with a loving smile with all his heart. “After all my work with you there is a great love for each and every one of you … Take care, try to make the most of every difficult situation, Above all, there were people. ” The cultural and social life of Beit Hashita was an active partner. He wrote poems and songs, sketches and humorous links, and was also the actor and presenter on the stage, played and accompanied the piano on holidays and evenings of singing on the kibbutz. His broad shoulder is always ready to bear the burden, to give without limit, and all with kindness, with a smile and with humor. Yotam devoted himself all his time, his soul and his authority to service and service, sensitivity and modesty. Was one of the few who stood up to take responsibility, willing to burden them with all their burdens. These qualities are the light that is sent from him to all who know him. Yotam returned from a trip to Turkey and upon receipt of Order 8, was quick to enlist in reserve service and join the fighting in Lebanon. “I am now at the disposal and service …” This was Yotam’s motto as an armored officer and then as a tank commander in the reserves, and he promised everyone that he would return quickly. In the village of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, he is thirty-three years old and he was laid to rest in his kibbutz, after which he was promoted to the rank of Major Yotam left behind his parents, two brothers and hundreds of friends, young men and women,
