ADAR ALL YEAR ROUND

Both are originally from Bat Yam. Both bring joy to Jews. And both experienced the tragic loss of a child. Despite the difficulty, the two became charged up through their grief and continue to provide joy- inducing programming on a regular basis to thousands of people. During the month of joy, Beis Moshiach sat down with R’ Ami Maimon, the “minister of joy” and radio broadcaster of the most popular chareidi program, and the shliach in Kiryat Arba - Chevron, R’ Viktor Atia, the “magic shliach,” for a serious conversation about simcha-joy.

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REJOICE, YOU, YOUR SON, AND YOUR DAUGHTER...

Sukkos is a time for rejoicing, and as such presents an opportunity to appreciate just how important a role happiness plays in the proper education of our children. How do we raise happy children

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GROUNDBREAKING JOY AND LAUGHTER WORKSHOP

R ’ Amram Muell’s laughter and simcha workshops have earned international acclaim and attract thousands of participants, from Tzfas to Bangkok, from Tel Aviv to Hong Kong and New Delhi.* In a happy interview with Beis Moshiach, R’ Muell explains what lies behind one of the most successful Chabad workshops in the world. * About the difference between simcha and sasson, simcha, gila and rina. * What are medical clowns and what surprised him when he looked up simcha in the dictionary. * Also, Chassidishe tips for a happy life starting in this happy month of Adar

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JOY AS THE KEY TO INNER FREEDOM - part 2

The attribute of simcha, which is something we all want, is accessible. The fact that a Jew feels that it’s hard is an indication that he is on the wrong track, because true simcha is an expression of an inner truth and understanding, traits that are congenital to us. Still, we see that sadness and depression undermine the functioning of thousands of talented and intelligent people and drains the joie-de-vivre out of many others. Why is it so hard for us to attain simcha? * An interview with R’ Shloma Majesky, menahel of Machon Chana, and author of the book, “The Chassidic Approach to Joy.” * Part 2 of 2

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JOY AS THE KEY TO INNER FREEDOM

The attribute of simcha, which is something we all want, is accessible. The fact that a Jew feels that it’s hard is an indication that he is on the wrong track, because true simcha is an expression of an inner truth and understanding, traits that are implanted in us all.

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ANATOMY OF JOY

Joy is central to Judaism. We are commanded to serve G-d with joy at all times. This is particularly true during the Jewish Holidays, when we are commanded to show our joy more demonstrably, as it states in this week’s parsha with respect to the Festival of Sukkos: “You shall rejoice on your festival…”

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