Regina Spektor reflects on her experience as a Soviet-born Jew, highlighting how Jewish traditions like "Hava Nagila" held significant meaning despite the suppression of religion in the Soviet Union. She recalls how songs like "Hava Nagila" were passed down through family gatherings, serving as a symbol of resistance and connection to Jewish heritage. Spektor mentions her song "The Flowers" from Soviet Kitsch and shares a moment when someone pointed out the influence of "Hava Nagila" in the song, which she hadn't consciously realized but immediately recognized once it was mentioned.