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Amid wartime despair, Israelis need to stop being ungrateful and be happy - opinion

A huge amount of modern life’s trauma and unhappiness stems from a simple lack of gratitude. The fact of life itself is amazing enough.

 Two police officers overlook Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) at the Western Wall on April 25.
Two police officers overlook Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) at the Western Wall on April 25.
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
ByDVORA WAYSMAN
JUNE 3, 2024 12:35
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