Sheinblum, Dov (Avudav)

Son of Tzipora (Fania) and Eliezer was born on September 18, 1926, in Jerusalem, where he completed the Chaim Arlosoroff School of Education, where he studied at the University of Chemistry and Physics, He was active in the “Haganah” from his youth, first a liaison, and later a fighter in the Hagash units. With exemplary discipline and responsibility. He has the qualities of a leader and has confidence in his friends. Father’s deeds were exemplary. His grandfather, who was named after him, belonged to “self-defense” in Ukraine. His parents and all his family – veteran Haganah activists and commanders. He was gifted with musical talent and a pleasant voice. He played the violin, flute and accordion. He was full of joy of life, with a gentle, lively mind. Dov devoted much of his time to educating the children in the slums. At the outbreak of the War of Independence after the UN General Assembly resolution on partition on 29 November 1947, he was in the ranks of the fighters of the PIJ. He took part in Haganah operations around Jerusalem and accompanied convoys. Took part in breaking the road to wetting. Led a convoy to her and encouraged her participants with confidence and courage. On the morning of his last day, his department felt the aid of the besieged wet. The department was attacked by a large number of Arab rioters. There was a fierce battle. Some of the platoon fighters were hurt. As the situation worsened, Dov volunteered to break through the ranks of the attackers and to call for help to his comrades who were attacked. His companion who was injured in his leg, Dov dragged him with him, hid him in a well, and he himself fought against an Arab mob that chased them. As long as there were bullets in his possession, he rejected the Arabs’ offer to hand over his weapon. He also did not accept their offer to leave him alive in return for his weapon and fell after his weapon ran out on the day of the 13 th of Tevet 5708 (December 26, 1947). He was buried in the cemetery on the Mount of Olives. His name was engraved on the monument erected in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in memory of those who perished in the Jewish Quarter and the memory of soldiers who fell in the battle for Jerusalem and were buried on the Mount of Olives.