Brothers of Jonathan (R.A.)

Brothers of Jonathan provides support to soldiers and their families experiencing early to mid-stage post-trauma symptoms to prevent chronic PTSD. The Brothers of Jonathan Charity is a tribute to Jonathan, who was almost twenty years old when he died in July 1993. Jonathan was a kind and gentle person gifted with intelligence and physical strength. Academically, he was a real achiever; he designed his first computer program in his last year of high school. His physical prowess culminated in him achieving track running records and becoming Israel's cycling champion. Jonathan joined the Israeli Army and served his country with pride and enthusiasm. He died after being mortally wounded during a rescue mission in the Bekar Valley in Lebanon. He was a fighter and sniper and was recognized for his bravery, always leading from the front; he sat outside his armored vehicle with his guns, ready to protect his fellow soldiers inside. In this position, he was wounded by a bomb that landed next to his vehicle and, three weeks later, died from his traumatic brain injuries.