Happiness

Countries are condemning Israel. Houthis keep shooting missiles. Two Jews were murdered in Washington DC. Many think that Trump is abandoning Israel. In Israel there are continuous debates and arguments.

Sounds depressing. What do you do when things seem depressing? Chassidus teaches that you throw away the depressing thoughts, and instead be happy.

There are many reasons to be happy now. First, we think back about all the miracles that G-d has done, re Hezbollah and Syria. Second, Israel is now gearing up to destroy Hamas. Third, Israel’s government is not giving in to pressure, from outside and inside. The government is determined to follow the correct course and defeat its enemies. It shows an Israel that can stand up to the world, and do what is right and necessary. And this itself, that Israel is so strong and standing against all pressure, is reason for joy.

Israel is on a winning path, as the Almighty helps. We will win. And then we will dance and be happy, not because we work on being happy, but because we see the victory.

And soon we will dance and rejoice with the ultimate happiness with the complete Redemption with Moshiach.

May it happen very soon.