Toby, Herzl

Herzl, son of Allegra and Aharon, was born on September 1, 1952 in Haifa.
He graduated with honors from the “Meginim” elementary school in Kiryat Haim. Then he completed three years of study at a vocational school three-year refinery in the Haifa Bay, He was sixteen when his father died. At first, the boy was depressed but soon recovered. The burden of supporting his sick mother and eight younger brothers and sisters, fell on his shoulder. The young and sturdy Herzl became the head of the family and a source of pride. Thus came the end to the youthful responses and to Herzl’s studies. He began working as a carpenter and locksmith and successfully passed professional examinations of the Ministry of Labor in engraving and frames. But it was not enough to provide bread for nine hungry mouths. He therefore had to take on more lucrative work and become a subcontractor and installed shutters. His family testified to him that Herzl’s seriousness, dedication and responsibility were the hallmarks of Herzl. Since he was the breadwinner of a large family, he was postponed until he was twenty years old. Herzl was drafted into the IDF for six months of service in the IDF in April 1973 and assigned to the Artillery Corps. He completed his basic training in good Zionism, His commanders were pleased with him because he was an excellent gunman, responsible and dedicated to his job. He acquired the sympathy of his friends and was able to conceal his concern for his family. He excelled in his dedication, his many skills, and his meticulousness in fulfilling every task he was assigned.
On Saturday, October 6, 1973, the day of the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, when Herzl was on duty at the northern shore post, He was wounded and killed in the shelling of the Egyptians. At first, he was temporarily buried in the cemetery in Bari and then brought to eternal rest in the Haifa cemetery. Survived by his mother and eight brothers and sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to corporal. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Herzl acted like a hero and died as a hero.” His mother donated a Torah scroll to commemorate his name.