Happiness

Saying Baruch Hashem and saying it right

Saying “Baruch Hashem” on life’s pleasures will only reinforce the value of pleasure, so how should we go about it?

Le’David Barchi Nafshi:

The Song of Torah, the Song of happiness

A careful reading truly shows that it is not the “sanctity of the Torah” that serves as a guarantee of its fulfillment but the “Song of the Torah.”

Controlled revenge and a moment of happiness

I suggest that each and every one take upon themselves today, bli neder, a specific commitment. To fight evil and to do more good.

Israeli 'happiness' in wartime

The strong sense of purpose and resilience in dealing with adversity allows Israel, despite the trauma of war, to maintain a decent level of life satisfaction. That does not necessarily mean emotional happiness. Opinion.

Finland and Israel:

Top list of happiest countries in the world

The World Happiness Report finds a drastic drop in happiness in the US. Finland tops the overall list for the seventh successive year.

Israel has taught us that life is beautiful even near a volcano

Israeli society is satisfied, with almost Bulgarian percentages, even when it fills the streets to protest against the justice reform.Op-ed.

How is embattled, polarized Israel 4th on the happiness scale?

Israel places fourth in happiness survey? What does it mean? Op-ed.

Psalm 32: The joy of Tzaddikim

Israel's first Chief Rabbi explains the source of a righteous man's happy feelings.

'War Zone?' Israel one of the 'happiest' countries in the world

Israel is ranked in the top 10 on a list of the 'happiest counties around the world,' thanks, in part, to its mandatory army service.

What you need to know

3 Ways You Can Improve Your Life Starting Today

Do you feel like you're running in place in your life, always busy but not getting anywhere?

The two conditions to unconditional happiness

There are two things that matter in any given moment. It begins with our relationship to the universal nature of goodness and possibility.

What You Need To Know

How to Live the Good Life

Everyone wants to live a life of happiness, but what that means differs for each person.

Nitzavim: Tears of joy

Tears flow when we experience more than our minds and hearts can bear, whether sadness, bitterness or joy.

Smile: Israel ranked 12th happiest country in the world

Israel is the twelfth happiest country in the world, down one spot from last year, according to this year's World Happiness Report.

Happiness: The root of our health

How can we be happy all the time despite the challenges of life? Rabbi Yuval Asherov explains the secret is in a mental shift.

What is joy?

Serve Hashem besiimcha - and so will your children!

The secret of happiness

When we understand every fragment is microcosm of whole, and each and every person is a world in miniature, than how truly powerful is man!

The world is much better off than you think

Are you happy with your job?

New research shows Israeli employees are among the world's happiest.

Purim: Turn Up The Heat!

Purim Makeover: From lifeless emotionless robotic feelings towards mitzvot to happiness and passion for Hashem and the Torah.

Stop the complaining: How to overcome negativity

Our complaining builds a wall of negativity around us. Instead of complaining, become solution oriented.

6 Keys To Outsmart Stress

Simple steps to reclaim your life.

It's All About ..HAPPINESS...

It's All About ..HAPPINESS...

If we nourish the body and neglect to nurture the soul, a human being cannot truly be happy.

One in Ten Israelis Forced to Skip Hot Meals Due to Poverty

Poll shows Israelis generally happy with life, but poverty still effects a significant portion, particularly among Arabs and haredim.

Israel Eleventh Happiest Country Worldwide

Israel outranks the US, UK in happiness index, and has jumped three spots since 2011.

20% of Israelis Do Volunteer Work - And Are Happier for It

One out of every five Israelis - over a million people - volunteer, study shows; religious leading the way.

Israel, The 11th Happiest Country in the World

The World Happiness Report 2013 reveals fascinating trends in data judging just how happy countries really are.

Poll: Finances Depress Usually Happy Israelis

Even happy people have worries, a poll shows, and it is finances – not terror or Iran – that depresses Israelis.