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Chesed

Chesed is a Hebrew word which means kindness. Doing acts of chesed means doing good things for other people, caring for them and looking out for their wellbeing. It’s like being a good friend, doing nice things for someone, or helping out when you can. It could mean taking a friend some food when they’re sick, visiting someone who’s in the hospital, or giving someone a hug if they’re feeling sad. Chesed is all about being kind and showing others that you care.
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