Novogrod, Jacob

Son of Pnina and Abraham. He was born on September 2, 1952 in Bnei Brak. He studied at Ma’alot Elementary School in Bnei Brak and continued his studies at the Humane Gymnasium in his city. Yaakov was drafted into the IDF in May 1970 and was assigned to the IDF Rabbinate. After basic training he served as a kosher and truck driver. In his personal file is the recommendation of his commanders to raise him to the rank of “It is recommended that a special rank be given, given his dedication and willingness to act beyond what is required.” In his discharge certificate at the end of his regular service he wrote: “Honest, loyal, devoted to his work, fond of his fellow workers.” After his discharge, he worked in MDA as an ambulance driver, and was called for reserve duty in his unit, as follows: “A disciplined, loyal and dedicated soldier does everything to advance the issues he is responsible for. His role was above and beyond the norm. Volunteering for reserve duty and loving the unit. “On March 28, 1993, during his military service, Yaakov fell during his service and was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul . He left behind a brother – Yitzhak. In a letter of consolation to his brother, his commander, the assistant of the commanding rabbi, wrote: “Who like you, as a brother who grew up beside him for a long time, knows how great the loss of a dear, noble and noble soul is, We are all shocked, do not understand, do not believe that we will not be able to see Yankele again, his constant smile, the good spirit he instilled among those around him, and the creative passion that once prevailed in him. Our sages have already said that the righteous, their good deeds are the true memory And we have no choice but to follow in his footsteps and adopt his good and positive deeds for the benefit of others, the IDF and all of Israel. His brother established a memorial corner in his place of work.