Subject Headings are specialized terms used in cataloging to identify particular topics or ideas.
Searching "Happiness Religious aspects Judaism." as a "subject" in CLIO returns just over 50 results; while "Joy Religious aspects Judaism." returns 85 results.
Always check publishers and read carefully! For a topic like "happiness," many of the results will be self-help books, not academic publishers focusing on a study of the subject. Pro-tip: Check if the publisher is a university press (i.e. Columbia University Press), which requires more rigorous research. A book titled "How to find happiness" will likely not suit your academic needs - unless your professor requires you to analyze self-help books!
Contact the Librarian for Jewish Studies:
Michelle Margolis
mc3395@columbia.edu
309 Lehman Library
212-854-8046