Hava Nagila: A Jewish Celebration Song with Subtitles

This video presents the popular Israeli folk song “Hava Nagila” with an on-screen English transliteration of the Hebrew lyrics. Translated as “Let Us Rejoice,” this song is a staple at Jewish celebrations, including weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. The Hebrew words, written when the ancient language was first being revived in modern times, was set to music in 1915 based on a Chasidic melody. The video is produced by Shaboom, a child-friendly YouTube channel brought to you by BimBam, an organization which creates accessible and creative digital media about Judaism.