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The life history of Danniel Mas
Danny was born in Berlin on October 18 1923.
Since his early childhood he was raised in the Hebrew Zionist spirit
and his grandfather tought him MISHNA and GEMARA -
The oral part of the Torah known as the TALMUD.
His father, the famous publisher Reuven Mas,
brought him close to Hebrew literature.
At the age of 10 he imigrated with his parents,
and was accepted to the Hebrew high school in Jerusalem
known as the "Gimnasia" were he was among the best of pupils.
He had a special tendency toward drawing.
His cartoons were a source of pleasure to all who saw them
in school and later in several Kibutzim.
The book "300 games" that was printed in 1948
includes his drawings.
He was a counsler in the boy scouts "United" group.
United the TZOFIM movement with the BONIM movement
and was leader of the "United" group.
After finishing his studies in the GIMNASIA joined the PALMACH
were he served the rest of his life in different areas, the Galilee,
Negev, Sharon, Tel-Aviv county and eventualy in the area of Jerusalem.
He was one of the best commanders of the PALMACH and performed most
daring operations until his fall while hurrying to the aid of
GUSH-ETZION as leader of the LAMED-HE company,
the military operation of liberating Lod & Ramla that was named
"Operation Danny" in his memory. |
