Resources

Adar’s Theme: Simcha

In honor of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J Twersky z”l

Music

Conversation Starters

The words mean “Hashem help your people, bless your inheritance, and elevate them to eternity.” What does this mean to you?
How does the power of music affect us?
Why is so much of Jewish tefilla based around song?

DIY Purim Craft

Craft

Conversation Starters

What are the different masks you wear in your life?
Do you find it easy to remove any of these masks?
What is the connection between wearing masks and Purim?

Laughter Yoga

Visualization/Meditations

Conversation Starters

What makes you laugh?
What in your opinion lies at the root of anything funny?
How does laughter relate to Adar and Purim specifically?

Other Resources

Book

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February 4, 2021

Happiness is Homemade by Rachel Arbus: A Torah Approach to Personal Growth, Marital Harmony, and Childrearing

Video

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February 4, 2021

Nine Happiness Habits: A Talk for The Happiness Hall of Fame by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

How to buy happiness? The Purchases Most Likely to Bring You Joy TED talk by Michael Norton. Rooted in the idea of giving leads to love…. Love leads to happiness …… When you think of buying happiness, you probably think of spending money on yourself. That's perfectly normal, but there's a strong case for spending money on others to create happiness. Sometimes seeing someone else's smile can do more for you than making yourself smile.