Raz (Rhodeshevsky), Moshe (Avi)

Moshe (Avi), son of Naomi and Yigal, was born on the 8th of Kislev 5702 (8.12.1954) in Kibbutz Einat. He attended the Tavor Elementary School and the Moshe Sharett High School in Nazareth Illit and completed his matriculation exams at Mishlav in Haifa. His love for horses filled all his spare time, for he liked to ride his horse and was eager to learn how to stomp while riding. He was very agile, hardworking and flexible. He was, by nature a shy person and because of his humility, he was loved by all his acquaintances, who saw him as a loyal friend who was always willing to listen to their words and their problems. As for him, it was hard to tell him, for he spoke little of himself and of all that bothered him. He always knew how to advise wise people who approached him. His brothers regarded him as an author who had the authority. Among his friends, he was known for his kindness, his willingness to help others, and his broadness. In all his ways he was honest, decent, and very sensitive to an act of injustice, frankness, and truth. He always had a strong character and knew how to overcome obstacles, keep his word, and keep his promises. he loved the simplicity and was happy with what he had. Moshe was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of May 1973 and volunteered for the paratroopers, and he could contribute more to the IDF than any other force. He was indeed an outstanding soldier, responsible and dedicated to his job. Every role assigned to him was lovingly and willingly carried out with understanding. His friends loved him all, for he helped them in difficult moments in the exhausting journeys, and often carried the equipment of those who failed in their journeys so that they would not fail. For his outstanding training during basic training, his commanders gave him special vacations as a token of appreciation. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, his unit was sent to the front in Sinai and participated in the battle against the Egyptians. On October 10, 1973, Moshe and seven of his friends in Abu-Rhodes fell in an attack by enemy MiGs. Moshe was laid to rest in the cemetery at Kibbutz Einat. Survived by his father, mother and two brothers. After his fall, he was promoted to corporal. His company published a pamphlet in memory of its people who fell in the war, and Moshe among them.