Yifrah, Michael (Machluf)

Son of David and Simi. He was born on the 24th of Elul 5767 (August 24, 1955) in Ashkelon. Where he completed his studies at the Asaf State Religious Elementary School, where he studied for three years at the Marom-Zion Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and continued his studies at the Rogozin High School for the Humanities. Michael was a good-hearted, optimistic and cheerful boy. He would quickly make friends and acquire many friends who appreciated him for his good qualities and his easy nature. Everyone knew him as an honest and conscientious man who excelled in a spirit of volunteerism. He was always the first to help anyone in need. Above all, he was of great help to his parents who used to consult him, and usually accepted his opinion. All his life he aspired to advance, to learn and to acquire knowledge. When he was about to enlist, he asked to study within the framework of the academic reserve. His request was approved, and he was accepted to study Orientalism and Economics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Michael was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in mid-October 1973. After basic training he was sent to a basic course for technical studies, but due to his poor health he was forced to leave. He was awarded the ‘Yom Kippur War Medal’ during his years of service, during which time he was called for periods of reserve duty and performed every assignment he was willingly and devotedly entrusted to. He was very much loved by his students and was highly regarded among the teachers. When his time came to complete his regular service, he encountered personal problems and asked to postpone his enlistment a year so that he could solve his problems and help his sick parents. His request was approved, and it was decided to complete his regular service in 1977. On 7 May 1977, he fell during his service in the Ras Sudar area and was brought to eternal rest in the Ashkelon cemetery, Condolences to the bereaved family The unit commander wrote: “Michael fell during his service with the battalion in Sinai. He was a good and well-ordered soldier and did his job well. “His parents donated a Torah scroll to his memory and donated precious prayer arrangements and chandeliers to four synagogues in his memory.