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hallel

Noun

Meaning

(Judaism) a chant of praise (Psalms 113 through 118) used at Passover and Shabuoth and Sukkoth and Hanukkah and Rosh Hodesh

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As with Yom Ha'atzmaut, celebrations of Yom Yerushalayim range from completely secular (including hikes to Jerusalem and a large parade through downtown Jerusalem) to religious (recitation of Hallel and new liturgies). Source: Internet

That is one reason, according to the Talmud, why we do not say Hallel on Purim. Source: Internet

Observance of this day by Jews inside and outside of Israel is widespread, citation and varies in tone from secular (military parades and barbecues) to religious (recitation of Hallel and new liturgies). Source: Internet

Deeming the decision reactionary following the recent spate of deadly terror attacks in the West Bank that took the lives of Hallel Yaffa, 13, and Rabbi Miki Mark, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat condemned the practice of building as retaliation. Source: Internet

The location where Hallel found the coin is also only about 200 meters from where Yosef Salomon (70), daughter Chaya Salomon, 46, and son, Elad Salomon, 36, were murdered on July 21. Source: Internet

Most Ashkenazim recite Yehalelukha immediately following the Hallel proper, i.e. at the end of Psalm 118, except for the concluding words. Source: Internet

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