The pursuit of happiness is not a Jewish value, the pursuit of Shlaimus is.
from the Shiur "Parshat Behar & Bechukotai: Rewarding Reward "
Teacher: Mrs. Shira Smiles Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770
Running after physical pleasures will not make us happy, it will just make us want more pleasure. True pleasure comes from Shlaimus. As Luzato says: the only true Shlaimus is Devakus with Hashem.
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