Elaine and Mark’s youngest son. Born on December 7, 1988 in Kibbutz Beit HaEmek in the Western Galilee – the first descendant of the Rotenberg family, born in Israel. A brother to Danny and Ilan who immigrated with their parents to Israel in 1986, two years before his birth. Maayan was named after his grandfather Marvin – but because of the non-Israeli name it was decided to take away only the first letter. His second name, Yitzchak, was given to him in the name of his great-grandfather Yitzhak Rokman. Maayan received names from his mother and from his father. Maayan grew up and was educated in Kibbutz Beit HaEmek. Was part of the “middle generation” that experienced the changes that took place in the kibbutz, yet was educated to the values that remained – love of the homeland, the land, helping others and giving to others. He studied at the Ma’ayanot Elementary School on Kibbutz Kabri, and went on to the “Sulam Tzur” high school on Kibbutz Gesher HaZiv, where he studied electronics. He completed his high school studies with honors and received a certificate of recognition for his excellence in sports. He played soccer and basketball very much, but most of all he excelled in tennis and even won two trophies in competitions in the region. Already as a baby, and then as a boy and as a boy, there was a kind of stubbornness. Maayan gave himself no rest – both personally and collectively, and at every opportune opportunity, supported and gave himself to others. In this way he clung, and did not deviate from it until his last day. For him, the family was in first place and above all, for which he also gave up spending time with his best friends. “I’m fair, I’m shy / I’m daring, I’m smiling / I love to help and I give everything / I love running and I do not like people who slow down / I do not like people who brag / But I hate those who think they are flawless and perfect. // I am kind and love to think / I do not lie and I hate to cry / Many people I do not trust / especially those who think they can not win / I love to give my friends help / I will do everything for them in times of trouble. ” The first impression is an opinion or point of view about someone or something, which I think a first impression may be misleading because a person creates in his mind a picture of how he But it is often the first impression that the first impression is wrong The expression ‘do not look at the jar but what it has’ is very appropriate, since it often summarizes the essence of the first impression, and we understand that it is essential to be objective and fair, However, since the first impression is usually accepted at once for convenience, it is usually the opposite, ie, Subai Stubborn and unfair. ” As part of the curriculum, Maayan undertook to take part in the TALAMA (Community Contribution and Personal Involvement) as a guide, and in the ninth grade he went to a course for young yeshiva students and for a year served as a counselor for fourth- and sixth- From the kibbutz. The great satisfaction he received led him to take part in the Advanced Instructor Course, after which he served as a ninth grade instructor, thanks to his knowledge and natural skills, and contributed greatly to both the logistical preparations and the preparations for the children’s education system in the kibbutz. And his ability to sit and watch for hours, and two of his favorite films were “Forrest Gump” starring Tom Hanks and “Halfon Hill Does not Answer”, Sergio Constanza (Israel Poliakov) was his favorite character, and at every opportunity he imitated her. The films and their inspiration turned out to be quite a kind of anecdote, and he did not ignore his imitation AndAnd relatively large volumes. “One day I had to learn about all the presidents and heads of the Israeli government,” he said, “and it was kind of important for him to show a presence on the subjects that we, his older brothers loved, decided to study the entire book ’50 Years to the Land of Israel.’ Knew not only the names of the country’s presidents and its leaders by heart, but all the events that took place during the fifty years of the state, and are detailed in the book. ” The teen years also brought with them the attraction to music. Maayan began this relationship by playing the drums, but he did not stop there and decided to study guitar alone. He loved music in all its styles and themes but could not say good-bye to the old songs of the Land of Israel, while he also loved the springy rap songs. Before his enlistment, Ma’ayan fought to raise his personal profile. He sent letters to both the defense minister and the chief of staff in which he published his doctrine: “I grew up in a kibbutz, and everything I know in the army is in combat units. … From the beginning of the ninth grade, I was training for the day of the reconnaissance units in order to be accepted to Sayeret Matkal, when they told me in the bureau that I had a 72 profile, my heart and my dream were shattered … Let me defend the country I love so much, I deserve to defend this country as best I can … Do not shatter my childhood dream … “. But despite the requests and pleas, Maayan’s medical profile remained the same. On May 29, 2007, Maayan was drafted into the IDF and was assigned to the Armored Corps, but he soon became stubborn, diligent, and professional, who brought him three months later in the army to the basic training in his company. He was rushed to the Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, where he fought for his life for two days, and on May 30, 2007, Maayan died. In his death, he donated his organs to seven people – “at his death he commanded life,” as his father said over his grave. In his eulogy, Maayan noted: “… demonstrating amazing coping abilities, tremendous willpower, always pushing, always first, always the most professional – the basic training is done with honors …” Maayan, the stubborn man who never gives up, for whom there is no gray but only black or white, loved life, the movies, the imitations, the friends and the family. He was laid to rest in his kibbutz, Beit HaEmek. Survived by his parents and two brothers. After his fall he was promoted to corporal. His father eulogized him: “Maayan, you were supposed to bury your parents after living a long and productive life and after you finished the army, you traveled the world, learned and promised your future … after you married and gave birth to your children! They’re like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get. ‘ Well, you know the famous quotation from one of your favorite movies, Forrest Gump, ‘That’s Life.’ “Yes, things happen and everything changes, but you always did it on your way … You were a man for yourself! We could not imagine life without you, you and your brother were a source of pride for me and my mother … We did not wish for anything better … When we fall in life we get stronger and stronger because of this and continue to move forward. Despite the difficulties, ‘as Mel Gibson’s wife told him in difficult times, in the film “The Patriot,” which we kept watching until we played it, and we tell all the soldiers, men and You are our life, our love and our future, strong and brave! We will continue our lives and continue to fight, but we will do it together with you., So ingrained in our heart and soul! That’s what you’d like! My son Numa, my friend, Noam. Comfortable in peace! “At least you do not have to go to work tomorrow!” Cried his brother, in the name of the whole family: “… every time I write your name I do not believe it, I do not digest. How could one say goodbye to our younger brother, from our dear son? Look at what’s come of you-a stubborn child, there’s only one way for him-and he’s his way and you decide it. … You were the first family born here. It was not supposed to end this way-you were supposed to die last, but the way we know you always liked to come big and get big. That’s why you were born first in this country and died first … Ma’ayan, rest now, you are free now, we will never forget. “Maayan, we met four months ago in a formal meeting between a company commander and a rookie. I was impressed by a strong, serious, disciplined and highly motivated soldier. After two weeks we met again for a conversation, you had a hard time with the discipline and the distance, you were so perfectionist and personally take every disciplinary action and every hard look of the commanders After a few encouraging conversations, when I saw how difficult it was for you, we opened the exit door, And the ability to receive any combat support role that you would like only to ask for advice from the family Boehm, your brother and your admiration for the fighters. After several hours return to me with the answer. ‘I can, and I’ll be fighting! ” From this moment, Maayan, demonstrating amazing coping abilities, tremendous willpower, always pushing, always first, always the most professional – I completed my basic training with honors … Luckily I managed to tell you in a personal conversation how many commanders appreciate you and how proud I am of you personally for your investment And your performance thanks to the strong character traits that characterize you … I salute you for the last time, May your memory be blessed. ” In a ceremony held on Remembrance Day 2008, Ma’ayan’s friends spoke at the kibbutz: “… the memories from you are still so fresh. It’s still hard to catch, digest, and all the time we expect to see you walking around the kibbutz with your eternal checkered shirt. We will not forget that even when you got a room in the kibbutz, you continued to come to the center of youth and activities – which was not obvious at all. “We will remember your stubbornness and will not give up in any situation … You always took control and did not let anyone even come near and help … Almost six months have passed and your number is still stored on all of our cell phones. Your love of movies and how annoying it was to see a movie with you; it was like watching the movie at the Daily, you said every sentence five seconds before the actor. “We will not forget that during the Second Lebanon War you did not go to the shelter and refused to leave the kibbutz, claiming: ‘I will not be as fussy as everyone else!’ … You are so lacking and not a day goes by without us thinking about you … … miss and always remember, the youth of Beit Haemek. ” At the same time, Brother Ilan said: “Memorial Day has come, and this time we are on the other side of the barricade … The bereavement touched us this time more than ever, and it came and knocked on our door one bright day that suddenly became the blackest day in our lives. The light, but the search is done without a kind, without direction, without a way … I feel like it was yesterday or I just live yesterday, but in the meantime many things happened, lots of Fridays around the table without you … Not yours … of your friends who keep coming, lots of phone calls and not from you, but rather comforting calls … Five months without you, five months without feeling you, without hearing you. .. They say that a person does not die as long as he remembersTake it off. And you know we will not forget you, because even if you really want to, you can not. You’re just too special. Too much of a kind. We love you and miss you. “
