hava nagila

Orthodox rapper Nissim Black’s new single, ‘The Hava Song,’ remakes ‘Hava Nagila’ just in time for Hanukkah

The reimagining of “Hava Nagila” features the Orthodox Jewish solo artist rapping about gratitude, his place in Jewish society and the coming Messianic age.

By Laura E. Adkins December 9, 2020 9:58 am

Cleveland Indians player Jason Kipnis celebrates home run with ‘Hava Nagila’ dance in the dugout

While Jason Kipnis is a practicing Roman Catholic, his father is Jewish and he reportedly grew up self-identifying as Jewish.

August 8, 2018 3:06 pm

Israeli fans swoon as Queen plays ‘Hava Nagila,’ Adam Lambert tries Hebrew

Played by lead guitarist Brian May, the little folk tune that Jews dance to in circles at weddings sounded epic.

September 13, 2016 10:10 am

When Bob Dylan Went Hasidic at a Chabad Telethon

By Avishay Artsy

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Mazel Tov, James Franco, 37-Year-Old Bar Mitzvah Boy!

By Leah Falk

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The Original Yiddish Girl Band

By Tamar Fox

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Hava Nagila: The Movie

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‘Hava Nagila’ film chronicles song’s journey from shtetl to cliche

By Chavie Lieber January 7, 2013 6:19 pm

Hava Nagila at the Olympics

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Jewish glory, frustration mark London Games

By JTA Staff August 13, 2012 4:07 pm

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