In times of crisis, performing a mitzvah becomes a powerful act of chesed, reflecting our deepest compassion. The tragic loss of young Hersh, who was taken hostage a year ago and recently announced dead, reminds us of the urgent need to support one another with kindness and selflessness. By engaging in acts of mitzvah, we honor his memory and strengthen our community through acts of empathy and care, ensuring that his legacy lives on in our collective acts of love.