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January 3, 2024

The Secret to Israeli Happiness

The start-up nation’s genius might come down to family and tradition.

“Why,” ask Dan Senor and Saul Singer in their book The Genius of Israel, “are Israelis so damn happy?” Although the book comes during a period of intense sorrow and worry for the citizens of the Jewish state, studies of global happiness have, year after year, ranked it as one of the world’s happiest countries. In his review, Meir Soloveichik looks at their answer:

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January 3, 2024

  1. Defining Israeli Objectives Requires Understanding Those of Its Enemies

    Hamas sought to embarrass Israel. Israel must strike at Hamas’s sense of honor.

  2. When Hizballah Attacks Churches, Christian Leaders Are Silent

    A green light for terrorists.

  3. The Secret to Israeli Happiness

    The start-up nation’s genius might come down to family and tradition.

  4. Maimonides and His Philosophical Critics

    While some rejected his rationalism, others met him on his own ground.

  5. A Ruling against Masterpiece Cakeshop Would Threaten the Rights of Religious Minorities

    The freedom not to speak.