Used for squeezing oranges.

It is essential to establish a solid foundation for settlement in the Land of Israel. This land holds endless potential, but one sector can be developed immediately—the citrus industry. The Jaffa orange is truly a blessing! A reliable way to bring large numbers of Jews to the Land of Israel is through commercial agriculture and land-based initiatives.
Alfred Moritz Mond, Lord Melchett

Did You Know?

• The inventor of the citrus juicer was Yitzhak Zaksenberg, a Jewish immigrant from Poland who arrived in 1926 with his family and opened a metal foundry on Salameh Street in Jaffa.
  Zaksenberg’s citrus juicer is the first in the world to be handcrafted and remains so to this day. It has become an iconic part of Israeli culture and landscape.
  Since the early 2000s, the juicer has been produced by his family at Kibbutz Holit — continuing even after October 7, 2023.
• The Hebrew word for orange, “Tapuz”, is an acronym for “Tapuach Zahav” – literally “golden apple.” It was coined by linguist Yitzhak Avinery.
• Orange trees were brought to the Land of Israel centuries ago, most likely by Portuguese traders — which is why the Arabic word for orange is “Burtuqal.
• One glass of fresh orange juice gives you:
  • 125 mg of Vitamin C • Antioxidants • 500 mg of Potassium • 75 mcg of Folic Acid
  Drink immediately after squeezing!