In a region fraught with conflict, Israel consistently ranks as one of the happiest nations on Earth. Bound by family, united through community, and strengthened by a shared resilience, Israelis embrace life amid adversity. Choosing hope over despair, their happiness endures not because life is easy, but because choosing happiness is a defiant act of faith in a place where life is cherished, even in the toughest of times.
Big Ideas
1. Israel consistently ranks among the world’s happiest countries, despite its tense geopolitical environment.
2. Happy people tend to find meaning and purpose by contributing to a cause that is greater than themselves.
Essential Questions
1. Is it possible to feel two seemingly contradicting emotions, such as happiness and fear, at the same time?
2. What are the factors that contribute to Israel’s overall happiness?
