Rachel Rabin, Sister of Former PM Yitzhak Rabin, Dies at 101
Rachel Rabin, an educator and pioneer who co-founded Kibbutz Menara, passed away at the age of 101. Rabin dedicated her life to developing kibbutz education and was instrumental in commemorating her brother, former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Born in Jerusalem, Rabin was part of the group of pioneers who established Kibbutz Menara in the Naftali Mountains in 1943. During the 1948 War of Independence, she participated in the defense of the kibbutz, located near the Lebanese border. She spent most of her life in education, founding the "Har Ve'Gei" regional school and holding various management and supervision roles.
During the Yom Kippur War, Rabin lost her adopted son, Biniah Jadidi, who fell in battle, and her son Yiftach was severely wounded. Despite these personal tragedies, she continued her public and educational work.
President Isaac Herzog eulogized Rabin, calling her life a "model of educational and public endeavor for the common good." He highlighted her role in establishing Menara, its defense during the War of Independence, and her commitment to public service even after the assassination of her brother.
Kibbutz Menara also mourned Rabin, remembering her as a founder, builder, and pillar of the community who significantly shaped the kibbutz's history. The funeral is scheduled for Monday.
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