chesed shel emes

Meaning

• true kindness
• kindness performed for the deceased

Alternate spellings

chesed shel emet

Usage and context

Often applied to burial and funeral care because the deceased cannot repay the favor.

Example in Yeshivish

Serving on the chevra kadisha is called a chesed shel emes.

Plain-English example

Caring for the deceased is described as a kindness that cannot be repaid by the recipient.