Tzioni, Menachem

Son of Jacob and Yehudit. Menachem was born in Petah Tikva on 27 March 1942. He studied at the Bilu elementary school in Tel Aviv, continued his studies in the agricultural high-school yeshiva in Kfar Haroeh and completed his studies at the Mikva School In his home, which was steeped in a rich Jewish culture, Menahem bought values, information and concepts that shaped his image for the future, and from an early age he was active in the religious youth movements of the movement “HaPoel Hamizrachi.” Menahem was drafted into the IDF in May 1960. After graduating from regular army service, he continued his studies at Bar-Ilan University in the Faculty of Biology. During this period Menachem began extensive public activity. He was an active activist in the Hapoel Hamizrachi movement and was elected as a delegate to the party convention. His talents were first discovered when he was appointed director of the education department of the Or Akiva local council. Where he excelled as an outstanding organizational talent, managed to put the department on a high level and achieve impressive achievements in the development of education in general and religious education in particular. As a result of his blessed activity, he was highly regarded by the residents of Or Akiva and later also served as mayor of the local council. Thanks to his cordiality, loyalty to his friends and his persuasive ability, Menahem managed to be one of the most promising personalities in Israeli public life. He served in the reserves whenever they called him and on the 17th of Kislev, 5723 (23.11.1972), died during his service. Left two children, parents, brother and sister. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. The brigade commander wrote in a letter of condolence to his parents: “Rarely do you meet someone who is conscientious, conscientious, and sensitive, Menachem was a devoted man, did his work modestly, always was willing to help others and avoided talking about his problems.” There is an offer to call a square in the center of the town of Or Akiva after him.