Hallel (Hebrew: הַלֵּל, "Praise") is a Jewish prayer, a verbatim recitation from Psalms 113–118 which is recited by observant Jews on Jewish holidays as an act of praise and thanksgiving.
1. By Israel Harel This Independence Day too, most adults belonging to the national religious camp waved the national flag, said the Hallel prayer, ate a festive holiday meal, albeit perhaps with less festivity than in years past, and were, as usual, overrepresented among those hiking through the country.