What is the meaning of life in Judaism—literally? In Hebrew, the word for life is “Chaim.” And here’s something profound most people don’t realize: Chaim is plural. In Jewish thought, life in the singular doesn’t truly exist. Judaism teaches that real life only happens in relationship, in connection, and in giving. The Lubavitcher Rebbe explained that life isn’t meant to be lived in isolation. A life lived only for oneself is incomplete. Meaning is found when we care for others, take responsibil