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

A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier

WE ARE commanded to rejoice.

Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion

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.

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


What makes us happy? Global happiness megastudy seeks 30,000 volunteers worldwide

The Global Happiness Megastudy aims to recruit at least 30,000 volunteers from around the world to participate in short interventions designed to enhance happiness.

 What makes us happy? Global happiness megastudy seeks 30,000 volunteers worldwide. Illustration.

Musings as we attempt to move forward - opinion

Finding meaning in the small things – be it our actions, our work, and in our connectedness to our family, loved ones, and friends – is huge.

 Elderly couple, illustrative

Wisdom from King Solomon teaches the key to a meaningful life - opinion

This is the wisdom that Kohelet imparts: In a world full of vanities, savoring the moment of joy is the key to a meaningful life.

 A HOUSE in Katzrin, Golan Heights goes up in flames after sustaining a direct hit in a rocket attack from Lebanon on Wednesday. The recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has added another layer of complexity to an already volatile regional situation, states the writer.

How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil - opinion

Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.

 THE WRITER addresses a conference in Milan. The trauma of October 7 spurred an unprecedented wave of solidarity and mutual support among Israelis, she notes.

Connecting with friends and staying happy, despite the challenges

As per the most recent UN happiness survey, Israelis are the fourth-happiest people out of 130 nations.

Resilience and a sense of community contribute to our happiness.

New flamenco show Darabar to hit Jerusalem after delay due to Hamas war

We could all do with some positive vibes as things stand, and the Pessachs and their flamenco troupe might just have a happiness elixir to offer us. 

 Ethiopian-born multidisciplinary artist Dege Feder (3rd L) and Remangar dance company director Keren Pessach (2nd R) dive into the flamenco action.

Israel perfectly embodies the essence of ‘happiness’ - opinion

The great pain caused by the seizing of hostages and the loss of life of soldiers has energized us to do something about them.

 A SOLDIER walks past an Israeli flag that is adorned with a heart, in Tel Aviv. Mandatory service for most of our population, especially when such service is often life threatening, seems not to impede happiness, the writer says.

Israelis are fifth happiest in the world despite ongoing war, report finds

This year's ranking and previous years measured happiness and subjective well-being based on three factors: life evaluation, positive emotions, and negative emotions.

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

The season of Joy and Happiness - opinion

One of the positives in this time of war has been the abundance of kindness being done both in Israel and abroad. It not only helps the happiness of the recipients, but of the givers as well.

 SHOPPERS LOOK at costumes on display at a shop in Tel Aviv, ahead of Purim. It isn’t the time for elaborate gatherings, parties or luxury vacations. Still, we can celebrate our redemptions of the past with the hope for redemption in the near future, says the writer.

Keep good news a secret, scientists say it will make you feel energized

A study found that keeping good news a secret can make people feel energized and alive, regardless of whether they intend to share that information later with someone or not.

 An illustrative image of two women sharing a secret.