My Bio
I’m Doris Hiffawi, the founder of Jaffa Stories and Coffee, and I’m here to guide you on your next memorable visit in Jaffa, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
My family has been in the Jaffa area for generations spanning over 100 years. We have been in the business of roasting and making coffee for over 60 years. I love to share my stories and my deep ties to the community with all guests who come to visit my home.
As a girl I attended school at Collège des Frères de Jaffa, where I made many friends and enjoyed my time studying. At the age of eight I started helping my parents at our restaurant on the beach. I have always loved being around people and experience an active life. Some of my best memories were in the summer working at the ice cream and dessert stand my family had. I loved how people would depend on me for a cool down when it was warm outside.
When I was younger, everyone would say I was a bit of a tomboy. As I grew into my teens I expanded my horizons and even participated in the Palestinian Beauty Pageant.
My life was like a dream when I married my husband, who was the boy next door. We have three beautiful children together and I couldn’t be happier.
I have been hosting people in my home for the last ten years. I was inspired by the Academy Award nominated film Ajami and started sharing my home. It has been a wonderful experience to be able to share what I know about Jaffa with visitors from around the globe. I speak English, Hebrew, and Arabic. I hope that you’re able to meet me at my home.
