The Kiddush Cup (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780578827186)

Storytelling - the art of teaching so natural that a story that opens the imagination can feel as nourishing as a good meal. Yaffa found herself captivated by her mother's stories and recognize the perspective these stories gave her. Always seeking to share lessons learned, Yaffa needed to publish her mother's story.

The Kiddush Cup is a story of a young girl fleeing Poland alone in 1939 with nothing but a kiddush cup to remind her of her childhood. The book describes the everyday life in a Jewish community and the rising tensions leading up to the main character's adolescent journey to the promise land. The author recounts her mother's stories of the journey from Poland to Israel, while integrating her own journey back to Poland in the early 2000s to trace her mother's steps. The author shares personal family photos and heartwarming reflections on her mother's journey and the importance of perseverance.

Yaffa approaches the story with humanity, bringing the reader in with intimate descriptions of everyday life. Her writing is a warm invitation to her table, revealing that we are all human. Through these stories, Yaffa hopes you too can appreciate life and recognize the gifts we all have.