Dash Of Drash

How do we have moments of celebration and joy even when the world feels so dark and scary? The Book of Deuteronomy mentions joy and joyful service 12 times and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks makes an important distinction between happiness and joy. Ki tavo, entering the Land of Milk and Honey, begins with the instruction to celebrate, with joy, the first fruits. What is that land for us and how can we serve in joy?