lidakhe's definitions

khesed

1) (from Hebrew) mercy, kindness, charity, love;
2) Jewish religious charity organisation or relief fund that provides support, facilities or allowances for destitute people (homeless, refugees and other vulnerable groups)

In the book of Genesis, khesed nearly always relates to saving or losing one’s life.
Khesed is the basis for a wide variety of Jewish communal institutions.

by lidakhe January 17, 2017