Hallel

noun

Hal·​lel hä-ˈlāl 

: a selection comprising Psalms 113–118 chanted during Jewish feasts (such as the Passover)

Examples of Hallel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Ynet, Marcy described why reciting Hallel, the liturgy of praise, had become impossible for her. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024

Appropriately, the first two paragraphs of the Hallel, which deal with redemption from Egypt, are recited prior to the meal. — Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew hallēl praise

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hallel

• allyl