Happiness

Israel ranks eighth in World Happiness Report despite war, young Israelis place third globally

The report shows Israel continuing to post high levels of life satisfaction even as the country faces prolonged conflict on multiple fronts.

A YOUNG woman celebrates her birthday with a cake along the Tel Aviv beach promenade despite the ongoing war with Iran and missile fire toward Israel, March 5, 2026.
Impatience has led to many people losing their own private Garden of Eden.

Hard truth about hard people revealed in new research

“Stability is, in many ways, an illusion. Like a tightrope walker, we do not truly stand still - we remain upright by constantly adjusting and searching for balance.”

In a season of joy, rethinking happiness: Lessons from the tightrope

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens


A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier

A life-changing habit – short writing about your values or strengths reduces anxiety, strengthens self-confidence, and increases happiness. No therapy, no app – just a pen and paper.

A woman writing at home

Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion

For the joy of Sukkot is not a sign of naivete; it is a declaration that Israel’s story will end not in fear but ultimately in redemption.

WE ARE commanded to rejoice.

Tzedakah: The happiness of giving instead of spending on ourselves - opinion

Spending money on others has a stronger, more lasting impact on happiness than spending it on ourselves.

VOLUNTEERS PRESENT food packages to elderly people in Tel Aviv last year. The pleasure of giving often feels different from the fleeting rush of acquiring something for ourselves, the writer notes.

Happiness is not a bonus: This is how I taught myself to be happy, and you can too

Eymi Bechor-Bouni has been a family law attorney for 25 years. Two years ago, she began a personal experiment that initially involved only a small change – and today everything looks different.

Happiness is not a bonus

Breakthrough in relationship research: This is the secret that guarantees a happy marriage

A new study reveals a surprising factor that strengthens relationships and improves the quality of marriage. Scientists have discovered an unexpected link between a simple daily behavior.

 A loving couple

Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness

Researchers find happiness doesn't work the same way for everyone.

 Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness.Illustration.

British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life

Research shows pets increase happiness by up to 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale, comparable to the benefits of marriage.

 British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life. Image: Gladskikh Tatiana.

What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought

Love, wealth, mindfulness—or something else entirely? Researcher claims happiness is personal, and so should be the solutions.

 What makes us happy? Illustration.

Israel remains in top 10 of World Happiness Report despite war, ranking 8th

The report also highlights the impact of social behaviors, such as sharing meals and volunteering, on happiness.

 ISRAEL IS RANKED as the fifth happiest country in the world in the UN’s annual World Happiness Report, despite the ongoing war.

Massive happiness study: Tuesdays and mornings are best. People love routine

Researchers suggest adjusting mental health support services to match fluctuating needs throughout the day.

 When are we the happiest? Illustration.