He possessed a rare combination of a sharp mind and a sensitive heart. He was brilliant and piercingly clever, yet deeply attuned to others. He knew how to hold a debate without ever compromising his own truth, yet without invalidating the truth of his opponent. He fell during the Iron Swords War in a fierce firefight with terrorists at Sha’ar HaNegev while defending the residents of the South. He left behind his parents, two sisters, his wife (who was six months pregnant), and two daughters, ages 5 and younger.