Family Continues Weekly Food Aid and Torah Project in Memory of Deceased West Bank Youth

Tahar Gozlan, who died at age 21 in a tractor accident near Givat Ze'ev, is being memorialized by his family through ongoing charitable work he initiated for youths in West Bank settlements and farms. Tahar was known for personally funding and organizing weekly food distributions to ensure these youths had dignified Shabbat meals. Eighteen months after his death, his parents, Moshe and Yael Gozlan of Kochav Yaakov, launched a campaign to raise 520,000 shekels to sustain the food aid and to complete a Torah scroll in his memory.

Tahar was among the first settlers at Meir Arnerich's farm in Nahal Ogja, now called "Rosh Tahar," where he worked under basic conditions and took on night guard duties without complaint. His mother recalls his strong sense of purpose and dedication. On the day of his death, January 12, 2025 (16 Tevet 5785), Tahar was working on recently reclaimed land when his tractor overturned, killing him instantly. He was buried in Kochav Yaakov, with a gravestone made from stones representing places where he had contributed.

In his honor, three hills have been named after him and a trail connecting Kochav Hashachar to Nahal Ogja was opened. His father describes the project as more than food distribution, calling it a warm embrace that encourages young pioneers and shows them they have broad community support. The family hopes public donations will allow the continuation of Tahar's legacy of generosity and support for settlement youth.