The Hava Nagila Podcast

We have ANOTHER guest!!!! Join fellow Jewish teen Judah Blitstein and myself as we break down customs and traditions of the two holidays that end the emotional Omer season: Lag B'Omer and Shavuot!! Resource for this episode that I mentioned: https://ujia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Party-Shavuot-Around-the-World-.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3gAgssSb0M5dMgwK6pKtU6iGvpNPVqw-Qso5_4ul3fBhCQNmqL0q9WX40 (Jewish food for Shavuot around the world) In addition to Judah, a HUGE thank you to dear friends Aviva Minkoff and Tair Datauker for providing me with some interesting insight to share in this episode! Lastly, as this is the final episode for this project, TODAH RABBAH (THANK YOU) to ALL fans of the podcast for their endless support over these last few months!!! I really couldn't reach this point without your efforts to support me and my goal!

We FINALLY have a guest!!!!!!! Join me and Israeli friend Tal Bacalu as we discuss two emotional holidays that are commonly celebrated in Israel during the Jewish month of Iyar: Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. We also talk a little bit about Israel's mental health field as Tal is spending a lot of time working in it. Hope you enjoy this special episode! DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded very early in the morning here in the states, so I apologize for my tired tone.

In this episode, we change moods and look at the melancholy holiday of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). This holiday is very meaningful to the lives of Jewish people, and I hope that you come out of this episode learning something new to share with others. Here are some helpful resources if you are looking to learn more about the Holocaust and/or Yom HaShoah: https://www.ushmm.org/ https://www.yadvashem.org/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/yom-hashoah-holocaust-memorial-day/#:~:text=on%20August%2019%2C%201953.,European%20Jews%20by%20the%20Nazis.

In this episode, we take a look at the Jewish holiday of Passover. Specifically, we look at the story/founding, customs, traditions, and the seder itself. Hope you enjoy this conversation about how Jewish people celebrate and embrace their religious freedom!

Curious about Shabbat (the most celebrated Jewish holiday every year)? Well, this episode will give you a rundown of what this weekly celebration looks like, its origin, and some specific traditions from around the globe. We also discuss basic beliefs and practices of each major sect of Judaism. Hope you enjoy :) DISCLAIMER: The information shared in this episode regarding the different sects of Judaism is not one-size-fits-all. This information is very general and many people within the different sects have different customs and beliefs that are not mentioned.

In this episode, we take a dive into my Jewish identity/background as well as what this podcast is going to cover through the coming months. Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @havanagilapod24