The concept of simcha in the Jewish tradition is one of joy and celebration. It is very important. Happiness makes us better people, better able to enjoy life and to serve God. So while you might see that as quite an obligation to rest upon a baby as a name, in reality it is one of hopefulness. The eye toward a future that is bright and beautiful and full of promise is something that I can get fully behind. I have spent much of my time in preparation for becoming a grandmother making things for her, because I think that you can transmit some of the caring in your heart into things that you make with your hands, and that the act of making clothes for someone that you love is actually the act of wrapping them in your warmth.
I love the concept of a God who prefers happy people. That the world is a better place when we are contented. That is not something that we as a country seem to be behind, and there are certainly people who have hate in their hearts for people based solely on their race or their religion. So best to side with hope and work towards peace. It is a godly pursuit.
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