Happiness

Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy

The study will track about 200,000 children born between 2026 and 2029, along with their families, throughout their lives.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.
People attend a drag performance in an underground parking lot used as a protected space in Tel Aviv, amid the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing rocket fire toward Israel.

Israeli youth maintain positive moods amid global life satisfaction crisis, war - opinion

A man brandish Israeli flags following an Iranian strike in Givatayim, in the center of Israel on March 6, 2026.

Israel ranks eighth globally in 2026 World Happiness Index despite war

An outlook for life.

Following your own path: The source of energy we need to live happily


New fountain of youth? Hebrew U. finds link between optimism, longevity

Those with a positive outlook had a 20% higher survival rate than those who were less optimistic. This difference increased in to 25% in the 90+ age bracket.

Elderly couple (illustrative)

Stop asking if my kids are happy, there's more to life than that - Opinion

Whereas acts of sadness, grief, and mourning tend to be more specific and delineated, Judaism really has no concrete guidelines on how to be happy – it depends on the nature of each individual.

BEACHGOERS SIT beneath a smiley face umbrella in Nice, France

Amid COVID-19, Israel ranks 11th in World Happiness Report

Various factors were taken into account in determining the subjective measure of well-being, including GDP per capita, life expectancy, social support, freedom to make life choices and generosity.

The Israeli flag is displayed on the Tel Aviv municipality building on Rabin Square, as Israel celebrates it's 72th Independence Day under lockdown due to the Coronavirus. April 28, 2020

Which is America’s happiest city?

The personal-finance website WalletHub revealed which are 2021’s happiest US cities in its new report released on Monday.

Which is the US' happiest city?

Observations: The less I know, the less I worry

How much do you need to know? How much do you want to know? How much is it good to know?

"How’s everything, good?” is a leading question in search of only one answer: “Yes, everything is fine.”

Meet Guruji Shrii Arnav declared as one of the Movers & Shakers of 2020

Jyotish gemstones are healing planetary gemstones, capable of blessing the wearer with health, wealth and happiness, and solving problems related to various aspects of life.

Guruji Shrii Arnav address Diplomats, Statesmen and Dignitaries in the 2nd Gandhi Peace Dialogue-Solving World Crises by Gandhian Philosophy

Three-day gratitude journey returns to combat coronavirus blues

Days of Gratitude, a subscriber service, provides three days of gratitude practicing activities every month, to "ground us in the moments that matter."

Noticing the Unnoticed banner, Days of Gratitude.

What do happiness managers do in a corporate environment?

Learn more about the hottest new job title that has reached Israel.

Miri Vexler, happiness manager at EcoSupp.

The Art of Saying Todah

We frequently lack a sense of gratitude because we lack a proper sense of perspective.

15,000 families receive Kimcha D’pischa Passover food bundles

Are Jerusalemites happier?

Only 58% of Jerusalem residents are satisfied with their economic situation, which is below the national level (62%) and the corresponding level in Tel Aviv (64%).

A marcher dressed as Superman performs opposite the Great Synagogue in the annual Jerusalem parade during the festival of Sukkot