Zimet, Aaron
Son of Pnina and Zvi, was born on May 12, 1962 in Galicia, Poland. When he was three, his parents immigrated to Israel and settled in Ramat Yishai (Jedda) near Nahalal, and from there moved to Jerusalem. Aharon was educated in the spirit of tradition and religion, completed the Tachkemoni School and later passed government matriculation examinations. He was interested in the humanities and nature and was familiar with the poetry of Israel. After completing his studies, he began to work in his father’s bookstore, which was located in a mixed environment near the Jaffa Gate. Aaron was always on his guard. He was arrested by the British, who suspected him of trying to kidnap an Englishman. He was arrested in Latrun, but was released for lack of evidence. Was a member of the Haganah and when the War of Independence broke out following the UN General Assembly resolution on the partition of the land, he was appointed commander of Julian Street and refused to leave his home near the Jaffa Gate, He was one of the defenders of Ramat Rachel and among those who captured him back, and he was very courageous in his work, “, In an attack on Beit Jala on the 19th of Tishrei 5708 (October 19, 1948), was buried in Sheikh Badr A. On the 17th of Elul 5710 (August 30, 1950) he was transferred to eternal rest in the house The military cemetery at Mount Herzl In Jerusalem.
