Israeli Cafe Chain Supporting Oct. 7 Survivors Expands Nationwide

Cafe Otef, staffed by displaced residents from communities affected by the Hamas attack, is opening new branches to foster healing and resilience.

Cafe Otef was founded to honor and support survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, particularly those from southern border communities.
The cafes are staffed entirely by displaced residents from affected regions and sell goods sourced from small producers impacted by the attack.
The flagship Tel Aviv branch, Cafe Otef-Re’im, serves as a community hub for survivors, evacuees, and others to connect and find solace.
Plans are underway to open new branches in Rehovot and Kiryat Shmona, as well as food trucks, with a focus on creating jobs for war-disabled soldiers.
The initiative aims to provide a space for renewal and resilience while preserving the legacies of those lost, including through products like chocolates made from a victim's recipes.