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− | + | (Hebrew: מחלבת המאירי / Pronunciation: Machlevat Ha’Me-er-ri / Translation: HaMeiri Dairy / Other Names: Safed Dairy, First Dairy of Tzfat / Definition: Well-known dairy producing fine sheep’s-milk cheeses / Description: Historic Tzfat Dairy | |
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− | + | The famous Tzfat cheeses are produced by dairies throughout Israel, but the original dairy has been operating since 1840 and still produces the fine boutique cheeses which are coveted throughout Israel. | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | In 1840 Meir Mizrachi responded to the news of the devastating [ | + | In 1840 Meir Mizrachi responded to the news of the devastating 1837 earthquake [http://www.zissil.com/topics/Safed-1837-Earthquake] and Arab massacres by packing up his family in Iran and bringing them to settle in Tzfat. The family changed its name to “HaMeiri” and moved into a large stone house which is located near the base of the Old Jewish Quarter, on the road just above the ancient cemetery. In this building they opened Israel’s first dairy, the HaMeiri Dairy. |
=== Dairy Legacy === | === Dairy Legacy === | ||
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HaMeiri Cheeses include Bulgarian, Zefati (a harder, salty cheese), Labeneh (a creamy sour cheese) and blue cheese. Tours include cheese-tasting and there are plenty of cheeses for sale at the dairy. | HaMeiri Cheeses include Bulgarian, Zefati (a harder, salty cheese), Labeneh (a creamy sour cheese) and blue cheese. Tours include cheese-tasting and there are plenty of cheeses for sale at the dairy. | ||
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− | Visitors to the dairy are treated to a tour of the dairy’s entry hall which is a small museum in and of itself. The hall features photos and descriptions of the | + | Visitors to the dairy are treated to a tour of the dairy’s entry hall which is a small museum in and of itself. The hall features photos and descriptions of the major historical events which have taken place in Tzfat since the mid-19th century. |
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− | [ | + | Members of the HaMeiri family were active in the Irgun, one of the pre-State paramilitary organizations which struggled for independence. They were also among Tzfat’s defenders during the War of Independence [http://www.zissil.com/topics/Safed-War-of-Independence] and the small display reflects this time of year as well as the HaMeiri family’s contribution to Tzfat’s liberation. |
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