Manes, Ilan-Shmuel

Son of Shlomo and Renee. He was born on 10.4.1958 in Kibbutz Shluhot, and his second name, Shmuel, was given to him after his grandfather, and when his family left the kibbutz and settled in the streets, Gan, Ilan began to study at the “Ra’o” religious school in the city, where he studied for five years. From there Ilan moved to Emunim School in Givatayim. From his childhood, Ilan was a member of the Bnei Akiva religious youth movement and after completing his elementary studies, his path was paved for him: he was accepted to the Bnei Akiva high school in Nativ Meir in Jerusalem. During his studies, Ilan continued his movement activities. He was a counselor at the Bnei Akiva branch in Ramat Gan and at the same time was one of the best students in his own tribe. He also did not pull out of various sports. He excelled in volleyball, basketball and light athletics. For his achievements in these sports, Ilan was awarded many medals and certificates of excellence. Ilan represented the meeting in national sports competitions and was a member of the Elitzur Jerusalem volleyball team. He traveled extensively throughout the country, whether as a member of the youth movement, whether alone or in the company of friends, and acquired great knowledge and knowledge of the subjects of knowledge of the land and everything related to them. Ilan was drafted into the IDF at the end of July 1976. Prior to the enlistment, Ilan was assigned to serve in the air force and was sent to the pilot’s school, and after four months decided to volunteer for the paratroopers. He was also among the best and recommended to be awarded an outstanding apprentice degree, but before the end of the course, on the 29th of Tevet 5728 (29.12.1977), he fell Ilan University in the performance of his duties. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Survived by his parents and two sisters. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Ilan, who started out as a fighter in the paratroopers, has come a long and hard way in exhausting training, despite his full recognition of the existence and security of the State of Israel. “His behavior was exemplary and will serve as an example to his comrades throughout the entire journey.” To commemorate his memory, his parents set up a library and a synagogue at the Mount Meron Field School. In addition, the “Department of Ilan” was established, in which religious and secular youth engage in the knowledge of the people and the land.