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In this week's Torah reading Parashat Vayeira, we learn about the incredible news that Sarah received when she was 90 years old: that she would soon give birth to a child. Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, Director of NJOP, explains that Sarah responded with laughter. That is why her child is named Yitzchak because Yitzchak means to laugh. What kind of laughter was Sarah's? Was it because of joy or skepticism? Most commentators suspect it was skepticism. But nevertheless, the importance of laughter and smiling cannot be overstated. That's why the name Yitzchak means so much to us. A lot of people are down and depressed these days. But we really should look for the positive sides of things. Our relationships can always be improved with a smile and a little laughter. We can learn from our Patriarchs and Matriarchs that laughter is a very important element in the happiness of a family, of individuals and of the world. Just smile.