Today I visit with Lisa Jahoda Jackson, who wrote Serenade of a Swan: The Story of Katalin Boda Jahoda, a memoir about her Hungarian mother’s life.
Hungarian Living Podcast
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King Matthias and the Wicked Judge
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast. This episode is titled “King Matthias and the Wicked Judge”. It is just one of the many Hungarian folk tales that my mom, Elizabeth A. Szabo, translated into English. She started on this project over 50 years ago but, with life’s twists and turns, they were not published.
Author Talk: Julia Buckley
Join us for this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast where I visit with Julia Buckley, American Hungarian author. Julia weaves her Hungarian heritage into her fun mysteries and reading her books is a welcome distraction! I enjoyed these books!
The American Hungarian Educators Association
Episode 30
All about AHEA
Learn all about the American Hungarian Educators Association — and be sure to attend their upcoming conference – it is entirely online and it is free!
A Visit with Ambassador Takacs
In this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast we have a conversation with Mr. Szabolcs Takács, who was recently appointed the Ambassador of Hungary to the United States.We discuss the role of the U.S. Embassy in Washington as well as his role as the ambassador.
Adding a Hungarian Touch to a Wedding
In this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast I discuss a variety of ways you can add a Hungarian touch to a wedding. You may have some other ideas that we didn’t think of and we would love to hear them!
Passing on Hungarian Heritage
In this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast I talk about practical ways to share your Hungarian heritage.
King Matthias’ Willow Branch
In this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast I read a Hungarian folk tale that my mom translated into English. She loved writing, especially for children. She really wanted to publish a book of Hungarian folk tales translated into English and was working on it in the 1960’s.
I am compiling these in honor of my mom and as a treasure to give my brothers and their children
Sonoma – Tokaj Sister Cities
In this episode of the Hungarian Living podcast, I visit with Joan Toth, co-chair of the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister City organization based in Sonoma, California. We visit a bit about Joan’s Hungarian connection and then dive into learning more about the history of the relationship between Sonoma, California and Tokaj, Hungary. It’s a long-distance relationship bound by heritage as well as wine and wine making!
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