The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hava-nagila/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hava Nagila | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hava-nagila/ 32 32 Harry Belafonte, who popularized ‘Hava Nagila’ in the US, dies at 96 https://www.timesofisrael.com/harry-belafonte-who-popularized-hava-nagila-in-the-us-dies-at-96/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:12:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3003287 Singer and civil rights activist once quipped he was 'the most popular Jew in America' due to his rendition of the Hebrew classic

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]]> Why do the Utah Jazz, in the Mormon capital, play ‘Hava Nagila’ after wins? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-do-the-utah-jazz-in-the-mormon-capital-play-hava-nagila-after-wins/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:13:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2750394 Use of centuries-old Jewish folk tune to celebrate NBA victories draws confusion, support and accusations of cultural appropriation from spectators

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]]> 18 things to know about Jewish defender of Ukrainian democracy Volodymyr Zelensky https://www.timesofisrael.com/18-things-to-know-about-jewish-defender-of-ukrainian-democracy-volodymyr-zelensky/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:53:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2713429 He's known as president, actor, showman, voice of 'Paddington' and mean pianist, but friends close to Ukraine's leader say the fighter we see today is the real deal

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]]> Old clip shows Zelensky going ‘balls out’ for ‘Hava Nagila’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/old-clip-shows-zelensky-going-balls-out-for-hava-nagila/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:40:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2712467 In 2016, the future Ukrainian leader participated in a 'piano four hands' routine, without the hands

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]]> Orthodox rapper remakes ‘Hava Nagila’ just in time for Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-rapper-remakes-hava-nagila-just-in-time-for-hanukkah/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2445974 'The Hava Song' by Nissim Black, who declares during the song that he's 'Black, Jewish and proud,' is a modern take on the classic tune

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]]> With Hava Nagila, Emirati paper encourages Israelis to visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-hava-nagila-emirati-paper-encourages-israelis-to-visit/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:42:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2372536 As Jewish jingle plays, presenter says UAE citizens raised on values of tolerance and coexistance thanks to 'wise rule' of country's late founder

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]]> Though ubiquitously sung, century of ‘Hava Nagila’ goes largely uncelebrated https://www.timesofisrael.com/though-ubiquitously-sung-century-of-hava-nagila-goes-largely-uncelebrated/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:57:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1920103 First catching on amid jubilation at Allenby's arrival in Jerusalem, it remains a favorite through a hundred years of evolving versions

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]]> Hava Nagila, Gangnam style https://www.timesofisrael.com/hava-nagila-gangnam-style/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:49:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=557370 Israeli teen wins trip to Seoul with her folk song performance for South Korean competition

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]]> Jewish champ to dance with stars https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-champ-set-for-dancing-with-the-stars/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:17:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=390716 The US reality hit is highlighting the Jewish background of Olympic gymnast and new contestant Aly Raisman

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]]> Jewish film fest a winter treat for Alaska’s frozen Chosen https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-film-fest-a-winter-treat-for-alaskas-frozen-chosen/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:55:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=383014 When there are four hours of daylight and temperatures are subzero, non-Jews are also happy to see Semitic cinema in Fairbanks

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]]> Film follows ‘Hava Nagila’ from shtetl to staple https://www.timesofisrael.com/film-follows-hava-nagila-from-shtetl-to-staple/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:25:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=339780 New documentary explores Hasidic song's unlikely journey from pogrom-plagued Ukraine to Bob Dylan concerts and Olympic gymnastics routines

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]]> ‘Hava Nagila’ on the world’s playlist http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/artsspecial/museum-of-jewish-heritage-celebrates-hava-nagila.html?smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:53:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=262322 The New York Times reviews the Museum of Jewish Heritage's exhibit dedicated to Judaism's unofficial anthem

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]]> Aly Raisman: Our Hava Nagila hero https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/aly-raisman-our-hava-nagila-hero Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:16:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=193590 Despite our reputation as a depressive people, we are capable of being both Jewish and joyish

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]]> Olympian to flip out to ‘Hava Nagila’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-gymnast-will-flip-out-to-hava-nagila-at-the-olympics/ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:39:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=149272 American star Aly Raisman gives a new spin to Hebrew folk song during her floor routine

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