Reinhartz, Israel

Israel, son of Leah and Shlomo, was born on January 7, 1952 in Jerusalem, as a son to his parents, and attended Beit Hakerem Elementary School, continued his studies at the Beit Chinuch high school, The agricultural school in Kfar Hayarok, where he also met his friend Aliza, his future wife, and went on a trip to England, where he was fluent in English. He was often well-versed in his lonely solitude and was a good student and interested in many fields. Rahel was drafted into the IDF in late July 1970 and assigned to the Armored Corps. During his service, he underwent a tank artillery course and a tank course. He was a member of the Nahal unit, “Uzat”, who established the Ketura outpost, and was chosen to be the core of the nucleus, and his commanding officer said: “A responsible, organized, popular and beloved young man.” Married his girlfriend Aliza, and many of them were surprised, but those who knew the couple saw this as self-evident: His love and friendship with his wife was a good thing among their friends. He wanted to study at the university, and for that purpose he sought work to finance his studies, and chose to work as a youth counselor in high school And in the short months he was able to instruct his students, a warm and friendly relationship was established between him and his daughter, Revital, who was born in the Yom Kippur War as a tank gunner on the southern front. (20.10.1973) was hit by an anti-tank missile and fell in battles west of the Canal. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery on Mount Herzl, leaving behind a wife and daughter, parents, brother and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Israel was a talented soldier and a courageous fighter, his professional level was excellent, and he kept calm and cool in his battles.