24 Levi Eshkol House

Architect: Benjamin Chaikin, 1933
Come and get acquainted with this residence, which originally was built for the family of Julius Jacobs, the deputy governor of Jerusalem during the British Mandate period. Designed in the International Style, its exterior walls are covered with plaster as opposed to stone, which is unusual for Jerusalem. The design also incorporates local motifs such as arches. From 1950 to 1974, it served as the official residence of Israel’s prime ministers and was home to David Ben Gurion, Levi Eshkol and Golda Meir (Golda’s famous kitchen was located here). In 1977, the building was transferred to Yad Levi Eshkol, a nonprofit organization that commemorates the former Israeli Prime Minister.
After being unoccupied for over 40 years and undergoing extensive renovations and restoration, the building is now a visitors center devoted to the life and work of Levi Eshkol. It also houses the Jerusalem offices of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) and the offices of Yad Levi Eshkol.
On Thursday, October 15th and Thursday, October 22nd, guests will be able to roam around freely in the visitors center and in the yard, in addition to watching a 15-minute film that tells the story of the house.
On Friday, October 16th and Friday, October 23rd, there will be 90-minute guided tours, both starting at 10:00.

Registration link:

Will be provided when registration begins.

Additional information is available via email:

beiteshkol@spni.org.il