Story and Song connect us with the beat of the human heart. They encapsulate joy, sorrow, and celebration, serving as a bridge between individuals and their faith. Through the rich tapestry of my culture, the heritage, values and history of the Jewish people have been preserved. I am honoured to share these stories and melodies that inspire resilience and hope in the face of adversity, and are reminders of our shared humanity.
Hanna Yaffe describes herself as an ardent peacemaker, who uses stories and music to foster healing, peace, love and unity. She collaborates with Christian, Hindu and Muslim musicians and storytellers in the UK and in Israel/Palestine, weaving together diverse traditions.
Her acclaimed works, “Lullabies from Jerusalem” and “Birth in a Time of Bloodshed”, are poignant anthologies that resonate with the universal emotions of mothers worldwide, while “Return Again” presents a collection of Hasidic tales and melodies. Born into a Rabbinic family in London, Hanna leads prayers at her synagogue while maintaining an observant Jewish lifestyle. She lives in Jerusalem with her husband and near to her seven grandchildren.
