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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 14 MIN

Language of Life 5 - Twelve Flavors of Happiness / שמחה (Part 3)

from XL: The Expression of Life · host Rabbi Jack Cohen

Purim has passed, but we're still exploring twelve Hebrew words, concepts and flavors of happiness — SIMCHA. There are no synonyms in Hebrew, which is what makes learning Hebrew so fun. Every word has its depth and nuance. In this episode we're looking at the final four of the twelve words for "happiness" in the grand finale blessing bestowed on a Jewish bride and groom right before the break the glass. In this episode we'll be studying four Hebrew words that are relational but presented here as experiences of joy:"Ahava""Achva""Shalom""Re'ut"The goal being that you can identify them in your own soul and experience sharper and deeper happiness as a result.If you prefer to read the post, you can do so here:https://www.theexpressionoflife.com/p/12-flavors-of-happiness-part-3Thanks for listening. Please Follow Us and like the episode if you actually like it!

Purim has passed, but we're still exploring twelve Hebrew words, concepts and flavors of happiness — SIMCHA. There are no synonyms in Hebrew, which is what makes learning Hebrew so fun. Every word has its depth and nuance. In this episode we're looking at the final four of the twelve words for "happiness" in the grand finale blessing bestowed on a Jewish bride and groom right before the break the glass. In this episode we'll be studying four Hebrew words that are relational but presented here as experiences of joy:"Ahava""Achva""Shalom""Re'ut"The goal being that you can identify them in your own soul and experience sharper and deeper happiness as a result.If you prefer to read the post, you can do so here:https://www.theexpressionoflife.com/p/12-flavors-of-happiness-part-3Thanks for listening. Please Follow Us and like the episode if you actually like it!

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