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

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

 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.

Israel perfectly embodies the essence of ‘happiness’

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

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

 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.

The season of Joy and Happiness

By ALAN FREISHTAT
 An illustrative image of two women sharing a secret.

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

 THE SUN in Tuscany seemed so harsh, suddenly.

To overcome the darkness of war, embrace joy, faith, Torah values - opinion

By HADASSAH CHEN
 FOCUS ON the positive in others.

When do people feel the most satisfaction, contentedness in their lives?

 A MAN walks past a row of ‘sukkot,’ temporary dwellings, already built ahead of the holiday, on a street in the Mea She’arim neighborhood, in Jerusalem, last week.

Sukkot: The Jewish holiday where God commands you to be happy - opinion

By BARRY NEWMAN
 VA'ANI TEFILATI (Yoram Raanan)

Why is Yom Kippur the happiest day of the year? - opinion

By GEDALIAH GURFEIN
 AWE: VIA Dolorosa, between fifth and sixth stations, looking east; Jerusalem’s Old City; 1898-1946.

Do more people love Israel than we think? - opinion

 Photograph of a mother and a puppy.

Mothers are happier, more articulate with babies, puppies - study

"Smiley"'s posted on a sculpture on ha Bima square in Tel Aviv. March 19, 2016.

Tel Aviv ranked as world's happiest city

 Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder and is not a mental illness. It is also not seen as something that should be "cured." (Illustrative)

An autism diagnosis in later life does not impact quality of life - study

 More morning-oriented individuals may benefit from higher psychological wellbeing thanks to both personality characteristics and attitudes toward religion.

'Morning people' happier, more religious than 'night owls' - study

Broadway billboards in New York City's Times Square

Should Jews be out having fun? - opinion

 People take cover from the rain as they walk  in the city center of Jerusalem on December 26, 2022.

Are Israelis incapable of accepting good news? - analysis

 How can you achieve a happier mindset? (illustrative)

Spring is here but you're not happy: Here's how you can change that

 CELEBRATIONS TAKE place at the Western Wall marking Jerusalem Day, last May. Israel scored high because our dedication to Zionism or religious beliefs makes life here meaningful and satisfying.

Are Israelis happy or just satisfied with life? - opinion

By ROBERT M. SCHWARTZ