Performing acts of kindness (hesedThere is no perfect translation, but is generally defined as “loving-kindness.” When we act with Hesed, we are doing Gemilut Hasadim. Also spelled: chesed).

Often drawn from Pirkei Avot 1:2, “the world stands upon three things: the TorahRefers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, also called the Five Books of Moses, Pentateuch or the Hebrew equivalent, Humash. This is also called the Written Torah. The term may also refer to teachings that expound on Jewish tradition., the Temple service (avodahOriginally understood as Temple service, but expanded to mean any service to God.

Related to: gemilut hasadim. See Pirkei Avot 1:2), and the practice of acts of piety (gemilut hasadim).”