Rabbi, Moshe

Moshe, son of Malka and Mordechai, was born on 4 August 1944 in Jerusalem. He studied at the “Limud Torah” elementary school in his hometown, in the middle school of the “Merlin JDC” and at the “Lamel” high school in Jerusalem. Moshe was a good student, although it was difficult for him to learn because of the financial situation of the family and the large number of children at home. Knowing that he would soon have to make a living, he went to a vocational school to study the electrical profession, but he continued to study other subjects in evening studies. He had a beautiful fish collection and he treated it with devotion. In addition, a music lover and used to record songs he liked. Moshe was humble and modest, but at the same time cheerful, with a sense of humor and joy in his part. He was naturally friendly and always willing to help others, and was therefore popular with all his acquaintances. The children loved him, he would sit and play for many hours. He was a faithful son and devoted to his parents, and cared for his family. Moshe was drafted into the IDF in mid-May 1962 and was assigned to the Artillery Corps. After basic training, and after passing a training course, he was assigned to an artillery unit in the role of a sergeant in a battery team and was awarded the rank of corporal. He was proud of his unit and was known as a modest and obedient soldier, who did not want to stand out and did his work faithfully and responsibly. He was a good gunner and a devoted crew member, and according to his commander, “he served in his positions very seriously and out of recognition, and impressed us very much in his desire to be part of a cannon crew. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, Moshe was drafted and sent with his unit to the Sinai front. many hours he faught with his crew and according to his commander “, he stood courageously under difficult shooting conditions, while carrying out his mission. In an enemy bombardment, on the 13th of Tishrei 5734 (October 9, 1973) he was hit and killed. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Survived by a wife, mother, brothers, and sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant. His family published a pamphlet in his memory, which included some things about his character. His wife, Carmela, wrote about him: “I knew him as a loving husband, diligent, loyal and loving to work, who was never idle and made sure I had everything i needed.” His sister wrote about him: “He will always remain in my sight with the smile on his face and his eternal goodness.”