Hillel and two other IDF soldiers were killed early on Friday morning after their tank ran over an IED on the road while operating near the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.
The 98-year-old will be remembered for his expansive contributions to academia and the state of Israel.
Jewish luminaries remembered: A Holocaust survivor who transformed surgery, a Polish Progressive rabbi, a New York philanthropist, and much more.
Greenfield dedicated his life to public service and building the future of Israel.
Remembering the Jewish pioneers from Israel and the world who made differences in their communities.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, eight children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Queenie Hallegua was the warden and managing trustee of the Paradesi Synagogue, a 450-year-old landmark, from 2012 to 2018.
Shai Doron, the influential president of the Jerusalem Foundation, died suddenly in London at 64. His impactful leadership at the Foundation and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has left a lasting legacy.
Friends of fallen IDF soldier Nadav Elchanan Knoller expressed their grief on social media, calling him "the best" and praising his dedication to defending Israel.
Friends of fallen IDF soldier Eyal Avnion expressed their sadness and condolences on social media following the IDF announcement.
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