Sergeant First Class Akiva Yisinski, a decorated soldier who immigrated to Israel alone at 14, died in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Akiva Yisinski, 35, was killed in Gaza on January 8, 2024. He was a decorated soldier who immigrated to Israel alone at age 14. Yisinski chose his Hebrew name after Rabbi Akiva and embodied the principle of loving one's neighbor. He was known for his deep commitment to Judaism and his selfless actions. He served in the Combat Engineering Corps and participated in numerous Israeli operations. Yisinski is remembered as a dedicated soldier and a loving husband.