Katrina (Katya) Greenberg

Apr 27, 2002 - Katrina (Katya) Greenberg, 45, of Adora, was one of four people killed when terrorists dressed in IDF uniforms and combat gear cut through the settlement's defensive perimeter fence and entered Adora, west of Hebron. The terrorists entered several homes, firing on people in their bedrooms.

The attack took place at about 9 AM on Saturday morning in the hilltop community of Adora, northwest of Hebron. At least two terrorists, wearing IDF uniforms and flak jackets, armed with Kalashnikov and M-16 assault rifles, infiltrated the community. They entered several homes, killing Katrina Greenberg, asleep in her bedroom, and 5-year-old Danielle Shefi, who was playing in her parents' bedroom, and injuring seven others. Arik Becker and Ya'acov Katz were killed as they and others from the community's res ponse team exchanged fire with the terrorists.

Katya and Vladimir had met while attending university in Moldova. The Greenbergs immigrated to Israel from 11 years ago, and have lived in Adora since then. Katya, who worked at a home for the mentally retarded, returned home on Saturday morning from a night shift and had gone to sleep. Vladimir, who works for the Israel Aircraft Industries and returned home only on the weekends, was also asleep when the terrorists broke in, reached the second floor, and shot them at close range in their bedroom. Katya was killed instantly; Vladimir was seriously injured.

Their son Natan (14) was also injured. Their second son Ilya (20), was asleep in another room and was spared. The eldest son, Albert (24) lives with his grandmother in Kiryat Gat and had just returned home from reserve duty.

Katrina Greenberg leaves behind her husband and their three sons, as well as her parents and sister, who live in Leningrad.