Chesed (Kabbalah)Chesed (Hebrew: חֶסֶד, also Romanized:Ḥeseḏ) is one of the ten sefirot on the kabbalisticTree of Life. It is given the association of kindness and love, and is the first of the emotive attributes of the sephirot. Etymology and namesThe Hebrew noun chesed (חסד) is typically translated as "loving-kindness", "mercy", or "grace". It appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, denoting acts of kindness and compassion.
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KindnessKindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology. It can be directed towards one's self or other people, and is present across multiple different species and cultures.
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LoveStrong, positive emotional/mental statesLove encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonalaffection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of a spouse, which differs from the love for food. Most commonly, love refers to a feeling of strong attraction and emotional attachment.
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Romanization of HebrewThe Hebrew language uses the Hebrew alphabet with optional vowel diacritics. The Romanization of Hebrew refers specifically to the use of the Latin alphabet to represent Hebrew words. For example, the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל ('Israel') can be Romanized as Yisrael or Yiśrāʼēl in addition to Israel. Particularly in contexts where the Latin alphabet is the dominant writing system, Romanization and transliteration are often used interchangeably.
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Tikkun olamTikkun olam (, or more classically tikkun ha'olam; Hebrew: תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם, romanized: tiqqūn ʻōlām, lit.'repairing the world'), is a religious concept in Judaism, which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world. In classical rabbinic literature, the phrase referred to legal enactments intended to preserve the social order. In the Aleinu, it refers to the eradication of idolatry.goodnessRelated word or term.חנןRelated word or term.כ־Related word or term.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.