Rinat Even
Rinat was born in August 1979 on Kibbutz Nir Am, the daughter of Batya and Moti Segev and granddaughter of founding members of the kibbutz.
Rinat may have been the baby of the family, but she knew how to hold her own. She was a leader in the kibbutz youth movement and stood out in her own unique way – she never aligned herself with the majority and always acted according to her own beliefs. Her rebelliousness was expressed in subtle ways: she loved Zehava Ben and Beitar Jerusalem.
In the army, Rinat served as a squad leader in the Nahal Brigade. After her discharge, she worked in Nir Am and later in Be'eri. That's how she met Chen. Rinat devoted herself to social work. She completed her master's degree and aimed toward her PhD while working with struggling families and at-risk youth. In the kibbutz, Rinat was the coordinator of the social committee and was in charge of the memorial ceremonies. She treated every role and task as her own personal mission, moving heaven and earth to find what she thought were the ideal solutions.
Rinat enjoyed a variety of pastimes. A year before her death, she attended the World Cup in Qatar with her brother Amit. She learned Arabic on her own, and when she went to the Sinai, in September 2023, she already knew enough to get by. Asked if she wasn't afraid to travel, she replied that “you only live once.” And she certainly knew how to live and enjoy life, without hesitation and with great delight.
Chen and Rinat got married on September 1, 2005, in a modest ceremony held beside the kibbutz pool with family and friends. The loving couple had four children.
The Even family home was warm and inviting. Chen took care of the children. They were the center of his universe and his pride and joy. Rinat took care of the whole world, always available, always compassionate. The Even family home was a center of support and love for the kibbutz. Humble, surrounded by friends, loving and loved by all.
Tomer and Nir, the entire kibbutz stands together beside you. Forever.
Rinat Even was 44 at the time of her death.
May her memory be a blessing.
