Joy

Sukkot:

Joy in the fragile shelter

On embracing discomfort and the paradox of Sukkot.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

We must be happy; we’ve got no choice

Yesterday's parsha has a message that will get us throught these challenging times.

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Ki Tavo: How to serve G-d with joy

How do we cultivate a sense of joy in our service of God, when we observe mitzvot and study Torah?

Feeling down is not an option

There is no permission to engage in melancholy, whether in private or public mourning.

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: 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.