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Hallel: (lit. “praise”) A portion of Psalms (113-118) recited in the prayer service on the festivals and on Rosh Chodesh.
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Hallel (Psalms 113-118) is typically sung or chanted joyously on Passover eve and during morning services on Jewish festivals.
The mitzvah of saying hallel on the festivals; when, how and why it is recited, and its meaning.
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The Haggadah in Depth, Part 32
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