Feeling down is not an option
There is no permission to engage in melancholy, whether in private or public mourning.
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Power of positive language: emotions for The Days of Awe
Positivity is central to Jewish life and liturgy. A study comparing religious texts of major religions found Judaism the most positive.
Growing joy
Joy appears from giving. The first fruits narrative shows it.
Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch on Pinchas: G-d wants us to be happy
The Torah calls for joy and serenity – in this world. A “suffering servant” is not the Jewish ideal.
Ki Tavo: Serve Hashem with joy - it's a mitzva!
What do the commentators say about the Torah reprimanding or punishing us for not performing mitzvot joyfully?
The season of our gladness
The Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yehudah Zev Segal and the Shem Mishmuel, Rebbe of Sochaczev (both zts"l) on Sukkot and joy.
Does a Jew feel the pain of other Jews? the joy?
Remembering Hashem in tmes of trouble and rejoicing, remembering that we are one nation.
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