Joy and Triumph
Through the Prism of Psalms

The Book of Psalms tells us to "serve God with joy," but how can we do this, particularly in hard times? In Judaism, joy is not meant to be a fleeting thing, dependent on the vicissitudes of life, but a constant attitude born of the assurance that God is taking care of us. Drawing a fine distinction between triumph and triumphalism, Rabbi Wein explains how keeping our egos in check keeps us happy when we succeed and when we fail.