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Rabbi David Tawil

Torah Lecture

DH #149 - 12-7-25 - Reciting Hallel on Hanukkah

Lectured by Rabbi David Tawil

Published
December 9, 2025
Duration
0:51
Lecture code
RDT-252

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For the duration of the eight days of Chanukah (Dedication), we recite Hallel (Psalms of praise) with a Beracha (blessing) before and after—the full Hallel. It is customary to stand during Hallel, not to sit. But if a person is ill, infirm, or unable to stand, they can say Hallel while sitting.

Saying Hallel with a minyan (quorum of ten) and singing together certainly enhances it, but saying Hallel is not limited to a minyan. If a person is praying alone, they would still say Hallel with a Beracha before and after.

A person has the entire day to say Hallel. Although we typically say it as part of Shacharit (morning service), if a person for whatever reason missed Shacharit and remembered in the afternoon that they had not said Hallel, they can say Hallel independently with a Beracha before and after, up until sunset. If they remember after sunset but before nightfall, they can say Hallel without a Beracha during Bein Hashemashot (twilight).