Jaffa Cultural Stories and Coffee

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Earliest Date Available: November 8, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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1 hour
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
English, Arabic
Location
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
English, Arabic

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4.6
•11 reviews
 US$23.19  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 8, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
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Doris offers a unique look into life in Jaffa. As a Christian Arab, she has experienced a different side of life in Jaffa and loves to share her experience. With strong family ties in the community and a wealth of knowledge about the city's culture and history, you will not find a better place to learn, relax, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
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Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
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Jaffa Old City

Guests are welcomed into the home of Doris Hiffawi for a cultural experience. You will be treated to coffee and pastries as Doris shares her personal stories with you about growing up as an Arab Christian in a Muslim area. You will learn about the rich cultural heritage of Jaffa, the Arab Christian identity in a Jewish state, female empowerment in the area and more. At the end of her discussion, Doris answers questions from the guests to provide a more personal experience.
Guests are welcomed into the home of Doris Hiffawi for a cultural experience. You will be treated to…
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Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel, IL

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours
15/12/2025 - 14/12/2026
15/12/2026 - 14/12/2027
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For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
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Haltravel88September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Delightful coffee and history with Dorris

The experience was fantastic! Dorris is knowledgeable, kind, and hospitable. She shared her experiences living in Israel as a Christian-Arab-Palestinian-Israeli. My group learned a lot about life in Jaffa and the history of the area. We drank delicious coffee and ate tasty pastries. I recommend booking with Dorris to get a different perspective of life in Israel as an Arab.

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Adi8April 2024 • TripAdvisor
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Interesting and fun visit!

We visited Doris' house. Doris' stories were very interesting and brought a different perspective on the Jaffa we know. It was interesting and fun! I recommend coming and visiting!

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Luba77July 2023 • TripAdvisor
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Fun and informative

I went to Dorris's home on a tour offered by the Tel Aviv municipality. She served us coffee from her family's special blend and one of the best baklawas I ever tasted. But the best part was her stories about her own life, about the demographics of Jaffa and the challenges of starting her own business as a Christian Arab woman. She told all these in a very lively manner, with a theatrical touch. I would definitely recommend a visit to her home.

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619jeffryNovember 2022 • TripAdvisor
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Lively and entertaining storyteller

Doris Hifawi is a member of a Christian Arab family, making her a double minority. Her family has been making coffee for generations. The cardamon coffee is quite unique. Doris generously shares her Arab coffee and delicacies with guests. Doris tells stories about life in Jaffa, from days gone by. She invites guests into her home to be illustrate her life in a mixed city. Doris is a lively and entertaining raconteur,

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dmS8036HFOctober 2022 • TripAdvisor
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Coffee with a friend

Doris was a Charing host that let us see her life and history. As people who were also a minority, my family and I related to much or her life. We also were able to better understand the complexities of living in Israel and learned a lot. I recommend Doris's coffee hosting to any who wants to understand the complex social factors that obtain in Israel.

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