Weinberg, Israela (“Alcho”)

Daughter of Abraham and Nechama. Born on 18.7.1950 in Rishon LeZion, to an older family of the builders of the country, she studied at Haviv Elementary School and at the Reali Gymnasium, both in Rishon Letzion, and was a member of the “Scouts” As an instructor in the movement, she organized various shows on holidays, celebrations, and special occasions, and was educated by Israela from her mother, who was an agricultural instructor in the women’s farm in the Nahalat Yehuda neighborhood, where she was an outstanding student and all her teachers, friends and acquaintances loved her. Public and various circles in and around the city would help organize parties by playing After the Six-Day War, she volunteered to go to the hospitals, wandered from department to department with her accordion, where she played more But never never neglected her studies, despite her extensive activities, and continued to go on to all the courses, camps and trips, and throughout her years she was a member of the class committee and a concern for her friends. Among her family she was active and devoted her time and energy to everything – giving a gift for her birthday, sending her a written blessing. She took upon herself every role and task, such as decorating the house during the holidays, preparing a sukkah, picking the ripe fruit in her yard, knitting and the like. She enlisted in the IDF in October 1968. Israela dreamed of combat service on the front and when she was assigned to the armored corps in front position was Simcha. Every role assigned to her was filled with dedication, loyalty and diligence, and for this she won the esteem and prestige of her commanders and members. After her discharge from the IDF, she asked to study social work at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in order to help children with learning difficulties. Only in this way can I be of benefit to those who have suffered fate, and certainly I will be satisfied. “In her personality she expressed simplicity, infinite devotion, good faith, true friendship, and a cheerful mood On October 3, 1969, She was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion, her parents commemorating the booklet she published after her fall, setting up a garden with a bench for students of the Haviv School in Rishon LeZion, a donation to the children’s ward at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, “In Rishon Letzion and in a municipal kindergarten called Israrael, which was named in memory of her, and the parents also established a scholarship fund for needy students in her name Through the Bnai Brith – founded by Rothschild – Bilu and a fund in its name at the “Gemilot Hesed” box office near B’nai B’rith.