Son of Naomi-Sarah and Moshe, Nathaniel was born on 15 November 1971 in Bat Yam, where he grew up and was educated. He began his studies at the religious school “Erel” and after changing the family’s place of residence, he went on to the Tachkemoni State Religious School in the city. At the end of eighth grade, Nathaniel moved to the Bayit Vegan high school in Bat Yam where he completed his studies in the real-world track. While at school, Netanel joined the Bnei Akiva youth movement in a branch near his home and was active in it for several years. When he was in ninth grade, he was sent by his school to participate in the Ninth National Youth Congress, which dealt with the subject of “Zionism.” In the 10th grade, as part of the “Personal Commitment” project, which dealt with helping others in various fields, Netanel served as a tutor for a problematic youth and succeeded in advancing his achievements in his studies. Nathaniel had sporting leanings and his main hobby was Judo, where he worked for six years. He achieved many achievements, among them the 1988 title of the Israel Champion, and was added as a member of Israel Judo. Nathaniel spoke four languages: Hebrew, French, English and Arabic, and was talented in other fields. Thanks to his high grades, Natanel was offered to join the academic reserve. He enrolled in production engineering studies at the Technion’s engineering faculty, but eventually decided to give up the academic track and begin military service. In mid-October 1989, Nathaniel joined the IDF, and after completing basic training, he passed a course for squad commanders and was followed by a Krav Maga instructor course and taught four courses for security guards, and his commanders testified that he had performed well and efficiently, Alon (the Yigal Allon Center for Education) in the role of squad commander and sergeant for recruits, asked to leave for officers’ course. When he completed the basic course, he completed the completion of the basic course and served as a civil administration officer and assistant to the head of the Computer and Methods Division, who received a flattering and impressive report from his commanders, and in the spring of 1993 he began to serve in the army. Netanel joined the Beit El Yeshiva in East Binyamin and began to study there. After studying at the yeshiva, he planned to continue his academic studies in computers, at the Lev Institute in Jerusalem. At the beginning of November 1994, Nathaniel was called to his first reserve service. At the beginning of his reserve service, he agreed to volunteer for special activities with the General Security Service, and as a result he died. On January 1, 1994, Nathaniel was killed in a car accident on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway in the area of Motza. Nathaniel, who was carrying out an assignment as part of his reserve service, was critically wounded when the vehicle he was driving had strayed from his path and crashed into a vehicle opposite. He was rushed to a hospital in Jerusalem and died of his wounds shortly afterwards. He was twenty-three years old when he fell. At the request of his family, he was buried in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, because of his great love for the city and his desire to settle there in the future. Survived by parents, brother – Friel and sister – Odelia. After his death, he was promoted to captain. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, Chief of Staff Ehud Barak wrote: “Freddy-Netanel served as an escort officer for the security forces in Judea and Samaria, and was described by his commanders as a responsible and devoted officer who served as a model for his comrades and subordinates. He was brilliant and sharp-minded, and he always followed the straight path. “The deputy commander of the unit where he served wrote to his family:” Nathaniel was always a pleasant man whose presence created a pleasant atmosphere. He was a friend who was willing to help and was a symbol and a model in his work. Nathaniel was a disciplined and talented officer, you could count on me”From the eulogy that was said about Nathaniel during the funeral by Rabbi Klein, the rabbi of the shiur in the Beit El Yeshiva:” … yet I will dare say that other faces are for this terrible situation which is with us here today, a face of pride and thanks Nathaniel, who fell while studying in yeshiva and during his army service, and in this merger expressed until his last moments his love for his people And to his Torah, which he has given his soul to, that the song will continue to play with faith and love … “From the eulogy said during the funeral Lieutenant Colonel Shlomo Livneh, his commander in the regular service: “… Nathaniel – you lived a modest and intensive life, and you succeeded in fulfilling yourself. In the army I had the privilege of serving as your commander. You were loyal, honest, disciplined, sharp and sharp-minded, yet disciplined at home and standing on your rights outside. I remember that as soon as you arrived there were informal relations between us, and we treated each other like brothers rather than commanders. You have been the example of the officer I aspired to serve against me in the army and even in my civilian life… Since I received the announcement of your sudden departure, I have been accompanied by your character at every moment, and the good shy smile that poured on your face never left my eyes. It was fun working with you and a real pleasure to be with you. “From his friend, David Ohana:” Ask me to write a few words about a friend. How to explain when I do not have strong enough words to tell? I should have noticed as your to see or just peek at what you were. His friend, Shaul Silam, wrote: “Nathaniel my brother, my beloved, who is worthy of making a mouth and praising you? Who knew you, your humble ways, who could praise your actions? Of the few your friends noticed, you were the mixture of truth in all its glory, modesty, vitality and kindness – you always worried about everyone and forgot about yourself. … You grasped the point of light in every Jew and Jew, you judge everyone favorably, and you refused to accept an ugly reality in any way. Your heart, your thoughts and your eyes have always been carried up. Yet you were not a hoverman, but a ladder on the ground – the land to which you were bound by the heart and soul, and for which you fell – whose head reaches heaven. There are followers, there are heroes, there are innocent. “His cousin and friend, Moshe Haviv, wrote:” But in Netanel, his Torah study did not diminish his sociability at all, as we all knew him. Indeed, all of his Torah was from Tzavta and his friends. The Necta helped and stimulated his desire for Torah, and his study of the Torah gave him real subjects to connect with people. One served the other. “Nathaniel’s friend, Alon Nasi, composed a song from his initials – Netanel-Freddy:” I am pleased by your love / I am pleased with your joy. Leave your soul to the house of Gd. You have the courage and courage to discover the faith of your time. / Patience and tenderness / they served before you. / To the Torah of life The yearning of your soul / To speak God Turn your heart. / I will prepare for you / Look at the poetry of your life. / I have seen life in the world / And a man who disappeared within them. / Through him I saw his life / And learn after his death. “Nathaniel’s family commemorated his memory in a number of ways, including a holy ark and a parochet in the ancient synagogue in Jericho, and a memorial candle in the” sunrise “synagogue in Bat Yam where he used to pray. The European Championship was held in his memory in Bat Yam Judo competition between the Israeli and Dutch teams, a Torah libraryHe was named after the yeshiva in Beit El; Once a year, classes and study evenings are held in memory of Netanel on behalf of the high yeshiva in Beit El; In memory of Nathaniel, a memorial booklet was published, edited by the Beit El Yeshiva, which bears the name “Matan El”. The booklet contains lines of Nathaniel’s character and pictures from various periods of his life, farewells of friends and relatives gathered from various events in his memory. In addition, the Shalal Hayim synagogue was established in Bat Yam in honor of his name and a memorial spot in the “Bayit Vegan” high school where he studied.
