Happiness
Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens
Finland is grappling with economic stagnation, joblessness, and strained public finances, despite holding the title of the world's happiest population.
A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier
Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion
Tzedakah: The happiness of giving instead of spending on ourselves - opinion
To overcome the darkness of war, embrace joy, faith, Torah values - opinion
Despite the unimaginable pain and loss we are experiencing, truth will prevail; and joy, rooted in deep faith, has the power to overcome what seems to be an impossible challenge.
When do people feel the most satisfaction, contentedness in their lives?
One would think that the age at which most people are happiest is when they are young, look their best, and have their strength, but researchers found a different answer.
Sukkot: The Jewish holiday where God commands you to be happy - opinion
Commemorating the holiday in which we are commanded to be happy is something we cherish.
Why is Yom Kippur the happiest day of the year? - opinion
Barring an extreme sadomasochist personality, how could knowing one’s life is on the line make this day not only happy – but the happiest day of the year?
Do more people love Israel than we think? - opinion
Happiness is good. Have I mentioned that in a poll that includes all ethnicities, we are among the happiest people in the world?
Mothers are happier, more articulate with babies, puppies - study
Why do we articulate more when speaking to babies and puppies?
Tel Aviv ranked as world's happiest city
Tel Aviv's "rich cultural heritage, kind people, and abundance of food, shopping, and learning" were cited as the reason for the ranking.
An autism diagnosis in later life does not impact quality of life - study
Women with autism reported a better quality of life than men with autism. Additionally, people with autism that suffer from mental health problems report a lower quality of life.
'Morning people' happier, more religious than 'night owls' - study
The study doesn’t relate to specific religions such as Judaism, but one can guess that Jews who must get up early for the daily Shacharit morning services must be morning larks and religious.
Should Jews be out having fun? - opinion
What do I want to do, fritter my time away watching something fun and frivolous? Am I really that shallow? Am I not Jewish? Do I not care about my people?
