Hallel

American  

[hah-leyl, hah-lel, hah-leyl] / hɑˈleɪl, hɑˈlɛl, ˈhɑ leɪl /

noun

Judaism.

1. a liturgical prayer consisting of all or part of Psalms 113–118, recited on Passover, Shavuoth, Sukkoth, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hodesh.

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Hallel British  

/ hɑːˈleɪl, hɑˈlel /

noun

1. Judaism a section of the liturgy consisting of Psalms 113–18, read during the morning service on festivals, Chanukah, and Rosh Chodesh

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Etymology

Origin of Hallel

First recorded in 1695–1705, from Hebrew hallēl “praise”

Example Sentences

It’s unclear who first shared the video, but Israeli journalist Hallel Bitton Rosen shared a longer, clearer version of the footage on his social media accounts on Nov. 15.

From Seattle Times

Congregation Beit Hallel's pastor celebrated the court victory, asking for continued prayers.

From Fox News

“He’s going to dance, and then he will pretend that he is wet,” offered Hallel Cohen-Goldberg, a kindergartner with a mane of curls.

From New York Times

“The 42 units that the ­government is now talking about were already planned four years ago, but the contractor pulled out for personal reasons,” said ­Amichai Ariel, Hallel’s father.

From Washington Post

Though the attacks had been steadily abating more recently, the killing of Hallel Ariel appears to have triggered the worst two-day spate of violence in months.

From Los Angeles Times