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Ben-Gurion House in Tel Aviv!
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House of David Ben-Gurion Council
Nitzan Alon
Chairman of the Council
Major General (Res.), formerly served as Commander of Sayeret Matkal (General Staff Reconnaissance Unit), Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Commander of the Central Command, Head of the Operations Division, and Project Coordinator for the Fight Against the Iranian Threat. During the Iron Sword War, Alon was appointed as the IDF's Commander of the Intelligence Array for Locating Abducted and Missing Persons.
Hagay Avimor
Chairman of the BoardServed for many years in the defense establishment in senior operational and managerial roles. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Tel Aviv University, a master's degree in National Security from the University of Haifa, and an additional master's degree in Business Administration from Ono Academic College. He is a partner in several business ventures in Israel and abroad, a board member of a technology company, a lecturer in various fields, and active in several nonprofit organizations.
Adv. Yehoshua Argaman
Legal Advisor to the House and Member of the BoardOwner of a law firm in Tel Aviv. Graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) in the IDF Intelligence Corps. Born in Jerusalem, he grew up near Ben-Gurion’s home and office in the Rehavia neighborhood. Served as the attorney for Ben-Gurion’s daughter Renana and her family.
Yoash ben Eliezer
Member of the BoardSon of Dr. Yariv Ben-Eliezer and great-grandson of Paula and David Ben-Gurion. He was one year old when Ben-Gurion passed away. Deputy CEO of the Tempo Group since 2010. Holds a master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Equality from Tel Aviv University. Former screenwriter for Channel 2 and columnist for Ma’ariv.
Adir Vishnia
Member of the Board - Representative of the Jewish Agency
CEO of ELEM (Youth in Distress in Israel) and founding member of the Israeli Forum for Leadership. Formerly served as CEO of Eshkolot, Israel's Centers for Educational Tourism and Identity, and as a member of the Ministry of Education's Trips Committee. Also served as senior advisor to Isaac Herzog, Minister of Welfare and Tourism, on governmental, public, and political affairs, and as Deputy CEO at TARA Consulting and Project Management.
Tal Mizrahi
Member of the Board - Representative of the City of Tel Aviv- Jaffa
Senior Advisor to Ron Huldai, the Mayor of Tel Aviv-Jaffa.
In the Mayor’s Office, he is responsible for key municipal areas including education, urban planning, engineering, transportation, infrastructure, and government relations. He holds a dual bachelor's degree in Law and Geography with honors from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a master's degree in Law also from the Hebrew University, and a master's degree in Jewish History with highest honors from Tel Aviv University. Before joining the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality, he held various roles in the public sector, including Assistant to the Director General in the Prime Minister’s Office and in the Legal Department of the President’s Office.
Adv. Ofir Elkalai
Council Member - Representative of the Histadrut (General Federation of Labor)
Holds a bachelor's degree in Law and a master's degree in Public Policy. A veteran of Unit 5101 (Sayeret Shaldag). After his military service, he joined the Histadrut labor organization, where he has held various positions. He was recently appointed Chairman of the Histadrut of State Employees.
Ophir Falk
Council Member - Representative of the Prime Minister’s Office
Born in Canada, he holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a Law degree, an MBA from the University of Manchester, and a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Haifa. He interned at the State Attorney's Office and worked at the Ministry of Defense. Founder of Acumen, a company specializing in security risk management. He currently serves as the Prime Minister's political advisor.
Shiri Erlich
Council Member - Representative of the Ministry of Defense
Director of the Palmach House, part of the Ministry of Defense museums. She previously served as Head of Educational Programs and Educational Coordinator of the museum. Holds a master’s degree in Jewish History from Tel Aviv University and curates historical educational exhibitions.
Zohar Zafrani
Council Member - Representative of the Ministry of Culture and Sports
Director of the Department of Museums and Visual Arts at the Ministry of Culture and Sports. In this role, he is responsible for the advancement and development of dozens of museums and cultural and heritage institutions across the country. He brings to the Ben-Gurion House Board extensive experience and a broad systemic perspective in the field of museology, driven by a deep commitment to preserving and passing on David Ben-Gurion’s legacy to future generations.
Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin
Council Member
Chairwoman of the Israel Export Institute, former Member of the Knesset (Isreal's house of representatives), and Vice President of the Manufacturers Association of Israel. She began her political career alongside the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Over the years, she has held various roles in the business sector and volunteered in the public sector. Upon completing her term in the Knesset, she returned to the business world as the owner of an industrial company and as a board member. She was simultaneously appointed Vice President of the Manufacturers Association, Chair of the Jewish Agency’s emergency response platform JReady, and Chair of the Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror.
Aharon Scharf
Council Member
Born in Haifa, graduate of the Pardes Hanna Agricultural High School. Upon completing his military service, he was recruited to the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and served as the personal bodyguard to Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion from 1958 to 1960. In 1960, he joined the Mossad (Israel's Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations), where he served continuously for 35 years in a range of operational and staff positions.
The David Ben-Gurion House staff
Nelly Markman
CEO of the House
Ofri Lewensohn
Head of House Operations
Yael Kvodi
Administrative Manager
Aurora Lattarulo
Head of Preservation
Natali Koski
Head of Culture and Public Engagement
Dafna Barshilon
Head of Leadership Programs
Shahar Bejarano
Assistant to the CEO
Geva Maniv
Education Coordinator