Peretz, David

David, son of Simcha and Yitzhak, was born on the 13th of Adar 5713 (March 13, 1953) in Rishon Letzion. He attended the “Sinai” elementary religious elementary school in Rishon Letzion, continued to study at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak and later in the religious-municipal high school in Rishon Letzion. David was an outstanding student, diligent and industrious. The head of the Mahatiba wrote: “His friends and teachers alike loved him, because of his simplicity and because of his great kindness to man.” At the yeshiva, he studied Talmud and studied many halakhic questions. He was a son of Torah, embodied in the love of Israel and the love of man. He was candid, honest, honest and conscientious. He was naturally sociable, friendly and courteous. He never hurt anyone else and did not quarrel with anyone. He was always willing to help everyone with kindness and kindness, even at the expense of his time and comfort, and he was generous and generous with everyone. He loved his family very much and they loved him. He was loyal and devoted to his parents, respected them and cared for their welfare. David often corresponded with friends and discussed the problems of society, religion, and state in his letters, detailed his views wisely and sought to convince his friends of their righteousness. He was always able to support his words in various quotations, from the words of Rishonim and of the last words. David was drafted into the IDF in August 1971 and volunteered for the Golani Brigade, where he served as a volunteer soldier in the unit and prepared for his friends. A loyal friend, a diligent worker and a reliable fighter, he kept a diary and recorded every incident that occurred since his enlistment, and was awarded the “Operational Service Medal.” During the Yom Kippur War his unit participated in battles against the Syrians in the Golan Heights. On the 26th of Tishrei 5734 (October 22, 1973), David fell in battle for the conquest of Mount Hermon and was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Rishon Letzion. He left behind his parents, two brothers and three sisters, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant.