Ben Carmela and Ephraim. Was born in Jerusalem on January 17, 1970. Oren began his studies at the religious elementary school “Evelina de Rothschild” and at the age of seven he traveled with his family to the United States for his father’s training, He became acquainted with Jewish youth in the United States, became involved in society and acquired good command of the English language, and after three years the family returned to Israel, , Then he guided the Arbel Battalion, became the head of the Riyut battalion, and guided the training course of the Shoval battalion. His time in education was exemplified by a personal example and willingness to contribute, expressed in the words he wrote to his disciples from the Shoval battalion at the beginning of the training course: “The time has come to let others who will give to others … But before you entrust you with such a heavy responsibility of giving, you need to know a few things … “His connections with his friends and students in the Scouts continued and deepened during his military service, he began high school in Himmelfarb and in the 11th grade he traveled again with his parents For a sabbatical year in the United States. Oren began his studies at A.H.M.R. In Denver, Colorado, but after a few months decided to return to Israel alone, to be with his friends and apprentices. His letters from the United States during this period express his longing for the viewers, his friends and the country. Prior to his induction he informed his friends that he had decided to enlist in a combat force in order to contribute as much as possible. Since he was assigned a low medical profile, Oren made great efforts and eventually obtained an exceptional permit enabling him to serve in an infantry unit. At the beginning of September 1988 he was drafted into the IDF. When he moved to the Givati reconnaissance unit, he was not happy with him. He made the difficult training track with joy and pride, and his sense of humor overcame all difficulties. Even in the difficult conditions of the training, in a team that is mostly secular, Oren was careful to observe the commandments. The Seder was celebrated once with a friend, at three in the morning, when exhausted from operational activity. Oren never hesitated to go on operational activities on Shabbat, but when they returned from one of the activities, he turned away quietly so as not to be photographed for television because of the sanctity of the Sabbath. Oren loved the cruiser with all his heart and made strong and deep friendships with his teammates. At the end of the route, his commanders were selected for an officer’s course. And so, despite the fact that he preferred to stay with his teammates, he was convinced that the best of the unit required him to pass an officers’ course and return to her as an officer. At the end of the course he returned to the commando unit and was appointed commander of the team His approach to his subordinates was as friendly as that of a mentor. Oren did not like military manners and considered the true friendship of the fighters and the personal example. His authority stemmed from his personality and not from his rank. Oren liked to read and sail on the wings of imagination. The only thing that bothered him during his military service was his inability to read and “enrich the soul,” as he put it. But even then he took advantage of every moment to read, and always carried a book in his backpack. Oren loved the country and toured it. He especially liked the landscapes of the Negev and the Judean Desert, and during the difficult period of the Sayeret training course, when he received a regular vacation, he did not spend it resting and sleeping, but used it for trips in Israel. He aspired to study Eretz Israel at the end of his service, in order to deepen his knowledge of the field he loved so much. Oren was a good friend. Everywhere he stayed, he acquired good friends, even during his short stay abroad. Even when he was a guide, commander or bA family friend, he was above all a friend to trust and trust. He knew how to build a true friendship, simple and deep, with no falsehood and no manners. Friendship of humor, cheerfulness, joy of life, understanding and constant willingness to help. On the 16th of Av 5751 (July 16, 1991) he fell in battle in Lebanon, and on the same day an IDF force left for a military operation in southern Lebanon. On his way to the mission, the force encountered an ambush by Hizbullah terrorists. Oren, who was deputy commander of the force, was killed in an assault on the enemy. With whom the commander of the force and one of his subordinates were killed. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, his hometown. Survived by his parents, sister – Eilat, and brother – Amiad. After his death he was promoted to lieutenant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, then-Defense Minister Moshe Arens noted that Oren was an excellent fighter, a model and loved by all. His commanding officer wrote: “Oren served as a deputy in the force, and when he heard the command” Come Forward, “he leaped forward without hesitation, and a lethal bundle fired by the enemy hit his heart and killed him. We will never be able to describe his contribution to the unit … We are proud that Oren, a friend and exemplary officer, is one of our heritage. “
