27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Fourth Paragraph: Achieving The Eternal

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“God remembered us and will bless – Bless the House of Israel – Bless the House of Aaron – Bless those who are in awe of God, the insignificant with the great. God will enhance you – you and

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Paragraph Five:

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“I love that God hears the voice of my prayers, that I am listened to when I call! Ropes of death strangled me and alleys of the grave found me; I discovered trouble and sadness. So, I called out

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Paragraph Six

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“What can I respond to God for all the good He has given to make me independent? I will lift up the cup of salvation and I will call out in God’s Name. I will fulfill my promises

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel I; The Pri Tzaddik

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“God is the Power and sheds His light on us.” The Greeks thought to make us forget the Torah, but God responded by sending extra light of the Torah Sh’ Ba’al Peh – The Oral Law.

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: First Paragraph: Two Forms of Inspiration

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“Hallelukah! Praise, you who serve God! Praise the Name of God. Let the Name of God be blessed from now and forever. From sunrise to sundown, the Name of God is praised. God is

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Second Paragraph: Connecting to The Source

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“When Israel left Egypt, Jacob’s family from among a people who spoke a strange language, Judah became God’s Holy Place, Israel, His realm. The Sea saw it and ran away. The

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27 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Third Paragraph: Ambition

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“Not we, God, not we, but Your Name deserves honor for Your kindness, Your truth. How can the pagans ask, “Where is their God?” Now our God in the heavens did just what He desired.

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03 Dec Chanukah Hallel: Open Up

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In the Hallel, we say: “pitachta l’moseray”, translated as “You have released me of my bonds”. However, ‘pitachta’ literally means “You have opened”. In the Morning Blessings

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03 Dec Chanukah Hallel: Open Up

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In the Hallel, we say: “pitachta l’moseray”, translated as “You have released me of my bonds”. However, ‘pitachta’ literally means “You have opened”. In the Morning Blessings

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Eight: Singing With the Chashmonaim

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Imagine the exuberant joy of the Chashmonaim as they regained the Beit Hamikdash from the Greeks, and begin to sing: “Give thanks to God Who is good, for His kindness is forever! Let Israel

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Eight: Singing With the Chashmonaim

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Imagine the exuberant joy of the Chashmonaim as they regained the Beit Hamikdash from the Greeks, and begin to sing: “Give thanks to God Who is good, for His kindness is forever! Let Israel

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Seven: The Message Beyond The Miracle

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“All you nations; Praise God! Sing compliments, all you peoples! For

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Seven: The Message Beyond The Miracle

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“All you nations; Praise God! Sing compliments, all you peoples! For

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Six: Freedom!

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“What can I respond to Godfor all the good He has given to make me independent?”The Chashmonaim

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Six: Freedom!

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“What can I respond to Godfor all the good He has given to make me independent?”The Chashmonaim

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Five: Action Prayer

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“I love that God hears the voice of my prayers, that I am listened to when I call!”Most of us

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01 Dec Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Five: Action Prayer

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“I love that God hears the voice of my prayers, that I am listened to when I call!”Most of us

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29 Nov Chanukah Hallel Paragraph II: An Expression of God’s Will

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“When Israel left Egypt, Jacob’s family from among a people who spoke a strange language, Judah became God’s Holy Place, Israel, His realm. The Sea saw it and ran away. The Jordan River reversed course. The mountains danced like deer, the hills like lambs. What’s

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29 Nov Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Four: Joining in Song

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In the Forms of Hallel and Focus of Hallel we have seen that many believe that Hallel is a conversation between the person leading the prayers and the congregation. We sing Hallel as the Highest Angels sing Kedusha, first one, then the other, and then...

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29 Nov Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Four: Joining in Song

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In the Forms of Hallel and Focus of Hallel we have seen that many believe that Hallel is a conversation between the person leading the prayers and the congregation. We sing Hallel as the Highest Angels sing Kedusha, first one, then the other, and then...

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29 Nov Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Three: Becoming Trusters

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“Not we, God, not we, but Your Name deserves honor for Your kindness, Your truth.”The Chashmonaim

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29 Nov Chanukah Hallel Paragraph Three: Becoming Trusters

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“Not we, God, not we, but Your Name deserves honor for Your kindness, Your truth.”The Chashmonaim

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28 Nov Chanukah Hallel VI

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“What can I respond to God for all the good He has given to make me independent? I will lift up the cup of salvation and I will call out in God’s Name. I will fulfill my promises to God in front of His entire...

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28 Nov Chanukah Hallel V

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“I love that God hears the voice of my prayers, that I am listened to when I call! Ropes of death strangled me and alleys of the grave found me; I discovered trouble and sadness. So, I called out in the Name of God: Please...

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28 Nov Chanukah Hallel IV – Achieving the Eternal

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“God remembered us and will bless – Bless the House of Israel – Bless the House of Aaron – Bless those who are in awe of God, the insignificant with the great. God will enhance you – you and your children. You are blessed to...

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28 Nov Chanukah Hallel III – Ambition

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“Not we, God, not we, but Your Name deserves honor for Your kindness, Your truth. How can the pagans ask, “Where is their God?” Now our God in the heavens did just what He desired. Their silver and gold statues are the work of human...

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28 Nov Chanukah Hallel: Paragraph One

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“Hallelukah! Praise, you who serve God! Praise the Name of God. Let the Name of God be blessed from now and forever. From sunrise to sundown, the Name of God is praised. God is above all the nations. His Glory is beyond the sky. Who...

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