Archive: October 2017

Ethics of the Fathers 1:15

Posted on October 9, 2017

Say little and so much, and receive all men with a cheerful face.

Proverbs 15:13

Posted on October 9, 2017

A merry heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Midrash Tanchuma Exodus 27

Posted on October 9, 2017

The heart that rejoices over his brother’s rise to greatness will come and rejoice and wear the Urim v’Tumim.

Psalm 112:1,3

Posted on October 9, 2017

Happiness is the mane who fears G-d and who is ardently devoted to G-d’s commandments. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his beneficence lasts forever.

Sefer Ma’alot Hammidot

Posted on October 9, 2017

If one has an obliging mind, his life is good, his joy is constant, and is not bowed down by adversity.

Isaiah 49:13

Posted on October 9, 2017

Tell the heavens and earth to celebrate and sing! Command every mountain to join in song!

Mivchar Hapanenim, 400

Posted on October 9, 2017

He is the greatest of men whose mind is most tranquil and whose association with others is most happy.

Deuteronomy 16:16

Posted on October 9, 2017

And you will be completely joyous.

Ethics of the Fathers 4:1

Posted on October 9, 2017

Who is rich? One who is happy with his portion.

Psalms 4:8

Posted on October 9, 2017

Thou hast put gladness in my heart.