Why is Israel the 4th happiest country?

How does the World Happiness Report measure happiness?

• A) By collecting data on how many people smile or laugh daily

• B) By asking people to evaluate their current life on a scale of 0 to 10

• C) By measuring the amount of time people spend outside in nature

• D) By analysing the number of social interactions people have on a daily basis

What is the rank of Israel in the World Happiness Report?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What factors does the World Happiness Report consider in calculating a country’s score?

• A) GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, and perceptions of corruption

• B) The number of national holidays, social support, and freedom of speech

• C) The quality of the local cuisine, the amount of sunshine, and overall life satisfaction

• D) The number of museums, theatres, and cultural events available in the country

Which countries are ranked higher than Israel in the World Happiness Report?

• A) Finland, Denmark, and Iceland

• B) Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden

• C) Canada, Australia, and the U.S.

• D) Japan, Singapore, and South Korea

What did Jeff Sachs, one of the creators of the World Happiness Report, say happiness means?

• A) The frequency of positive emotions experienced on a daily basis

• B) The level of overall life satisfaction a person has

• C) The amount of wealth and material possessions a person has

• D) The number of social interactions a person has on a daily basis

What reasons did the Israelis on the streets of Haifa give for why Israel is such a happy country?

• A) The sun, the sea, and the good food

• B) The diversity of cultures and languages, and the different regions of the country

• C) An attitude of gratitude and looking on the bright side of things

• D) All of the above

How did Rabbi Yishai explain why Israelis are happy?

• A) Because they have a strong social support network

• B) Because they are wealthy and have a high standard of living

• C) Because they have a sense of purpose and know their role in the world

• D) Because they have access to a wide range of cultural events and activities

What are four takeaways that we can learn from Israelis about happiness?

• A) Focus on something beyond yourself, cultivate a strong social support network, embrace diversity, and practice gratitude

• B) Pursue material wealth, prioritise personal achievements, live in a warm and sunny climate, and surround yourself with luxury

• C) Stay indoors and avoid going outside, limit social interactions, focus on personal grievances, and hold grudges

• D) Embrace negativity and pessimism, prioritise work over leisure, avoid spending time with family and friends, and neglect self-care practices.