Description: Nestled at the intersection of Carmel Street, named after the winery, and Max Nordau Street, honouring the renowned Viennese psychologist and colleague of Theodor Herzl, stands a house with a rich history. It was once home to Gershon Gurvich.
Born in Vilnius, Gershon pursued his studies in Warsaw before setting off for Turkish Palestine in 1885. He was among six talented young agronomists from Russia whom the representatives of Baron Rothschild had called for. However, unlike Puhachevskiy, Gurvich arrived in Rishon LeZion three years after entering Palestine, having spent his initial years studying agriculture in the country's north.
Gurvich quickly earned the settlers' respect and, alongside collaborating with Puhachevski, ascended to a managerial position in the winery. A fervent advocate for local history, he proposed the establishment of the Rishon LeZion Museum in 1936, aiming to narrate the city's rich past.
His grandson, Avshalom Leshem, a distinguished Israeli lawyer, brought this idea to fruition. Leshem was instrumental in creating the renowned Rishon LeZion Museum, a testament to the city's enduring legacy.
This journey offers a distinct and unparalleled experience, deviating from the customary city tour by transforming your mobile phone into your guide. As one acclimates to a tour guide's distinctive style, rhythm, and routes, you will also adapt to this unique self-guided experience. Here, you are a participant and the storyteller, navigating and setting your own tempo based on your personal style.
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with this novel approach, and soon you'll find yourself immersed in a narrative rich with the complexities of real people's lives, their moments of joy and despair. As you journey, urban legends rise from the forgotten corners of history, imbuing hope and offering an understanding of where everything started. This isn't just a tour; it's an opportunity to animate the city with your own pace, style, and voice.