Refugees Since 1948

Destiny has always played a critical role in changing people's lives, the same as happened with Mr. Saliba Salameh and his family. An-Nakba in 1948 was the main reason for his migration from Jaffa to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. He settled in Bethlehem and began a small project of selling popular food such as Falafel, Hummos and Foul after he had been carrying on Ar-Roumi bakery store in Jaffa.
He began his small work and taught it to his sons Afteem, Bishara, Na'im, Farouq and Boutros, but before all he taught them love and unity which have been the base for their success and continuance, and helped them to make their restaurant a very famous one.
The restaurant has been named after the name of the elder brother Afteem, and it has become a significant part of Bethlehem and Palestine heritage.
This is their story, a story that began in 1948 and is a living example of a strong nation that doesn't surrender despite all difficult circumstances of life.
This is the story of refugees within their own country …….
It is the story of Afteem Restaurant that though it has become a part of Bethlehem heritage, it still holds the name of Jaffa and it will do it for ever.

This huge piece of Tar Wood has been

found at this ancient place.

And it refers back to more than

60 years. It was used in the past in

olive pressing operation for producing oil.

Afteem Al Yafawi Restaurant

Manger Square, Bethlehem

Phone: 00972-2-2747940

Email: afteemrestaurant@yahoo.com

= open Monday to Saturday early hours until late night =