10 Facts About Miriam Eshkol

Miriam Eshkol was the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol.

Miriam Eshkol immigrated with her parents to the British mandate of Palestine in 1930.

Miriam Eshkol grew up in Ramat Gan and later Tel Aviv.

Miriam Eshkol continued her service in the Israel Defense Forces and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant.

Miriam Eshkol attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, graduating with a BA in English literature and general history and MA in history with a focus on Medieval history and the Crusades.

Miriam Eshkol headed the public committee for the establishment of Beit HaLohem, a center for disabled military veterans and was founding president of the Jewish-Arab Friendship League.

In 1970 she oversaw the establishment of Yad Levi Miriam Eshkol, serving as its chairwoman until 2008 and afterwards its Honorary President.

Miriam Eshkol served as president of the Israeli Union of Women Academicians and president of the Association for Scientific Development and Promotion of Medical Research.

Miriam Eshkol was a member of the board of directors of the Israel Museum.

Miriam Eshkol died on November 26,2016, in Jerusalem at the age of 87.