The fourth Emanation. Chesed is the force that pulls humanity together, allowing peace to exist between us. Our need for love is an essential part of our existence and transcends all other potential differences we might have. Through that desire, we bind tighter.

Chesed is at the very center of the … (read more)

The fourth Emanation. Chesed is the force that pulls humanity together, allowing peace to exist between us. Our need for love is an essential part of our existence and transcends all other potential differences we might have. Through that desire, we bind tighter.

Chesed is at the very center of the Pillar of Mercy, defining its core characteristic. Forming an extreme opposite to its female counterpart, Gevurah—they are the two arms of the Tree that extend in opposite directions. Their wrestling match cannot be won by either side, yet the struggle itself defines our morality.