In Jewish liturgy, the Great Hallel is recited at the Passover Seder after the Lesser Hallel. All through the refrain is a repeated reference to the Lord's steadfast love (see Hosea 2:19).

Hallel (הַלֵּל) is Hebrew for “praise,” and it refers to a collection of Psalms (chapters 113-118) that praise G‑d for taking our ancestors out of Egyptian bondage.

Hallel, which means “praise,” is a joyous prayer recited on holidays and consists of six chapters of Psalms (113-118) that praise God and express appreciation for God’s works, with blessings at the …

Hallel is a prayer of thanksgiving added to the morning service on festive Jewish holidays. The prayer, whose Hebrew name literally means “praise,” is comprised of six psalms (113-118) that amount to an …

In the context of Jewish and Christian traditions, Hallel refers to a specific collection of psalms used in worship and praise. Hallel is traditionally associated with Psalms 113-118, which are recited during …

Hallel, (Hebrew: “Praise”), Jewish liturgical designation for Psalms 113–118 (“Egyptian Hallel”) as read in synagogues on festive occasions. In ancient times Jews recited these hymns on the three Pilgrim …

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Halévy's Hallel has become so familiar to French Jews that it has furnished main themes for a set of quadrilles founded by Henri Cohen on festival melodies, and entitled "Zemannim le-Sason" ("Le …

Hallel is a Jewish prayer that is recited in community as an act of praise and gratitude on holidays like Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot. Learn more about this powerful prayer in this video featuring Rabbi …

Hallel, Psalms 113-118. This Hallel was recited in Jewish homes during the course of the Passover observance and in public Temple and synagogue services for the feasts of Unleavened Bread, …