Yaacov J. Katz
1945–2020 (age 75)
Biography
Yaacov J. Katz (1945-2020) devoted his career as a researcher to illuminating the stories of Kfar Etzion and the surrounding region, collecting data with care so every detail could serve the wider community.
He became a mentor to younger scholars, offering encouragement and hospitality, and he leaves behind a legacy of thoughtful inquiry and steady friendship in the town he called home.