FAQs: Do I Need To Say Hallel With A Minyan?
A collection of halachic Q&A’s on the mitzvah mid’Rabanan of saying Hallel, praise to Hashem, on festive days such as Chanukah and Rosh Chodesh. Compiled from AskTheRav.com and Halacha2Go, under the auspices of HaRav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’Asra and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din • Full Article
Bracha on Hallel
Q. What is the proper way to say the bracha before and after Hallel?
A. According to the Alter Rebbe’s ruling in the Siddur, when half-Hallel is said, the congregation should fulfill their obligation through the Chazan’s bracha. However, the Rebbe Rashab did not follow this practice. The Rebbe mentioned that the custom of Chassidim is to “chap arein” (rush into it/seize the opportunity) and recite the bracha silently themselves. #2750
Saying Hallel with a Minyan
Q. Is there special importance in saying Hallel with a minyan?
A. Yes, one should make an extra effort to be holding with the minyan for Hallel. This applies not only to Rosh Chodesh (when half-Hallel is recited and there’s a doubt about the bracha), but also to Chanuka and other Yomim Tovim when the complete Hallel is recited.
The reasons for saying Hallel with a minyan include:
To answer “Hodu” and “Ana” with the minyan
It’s more honorable to praise Hashem in public
To publicize the miracles we’re praising Hashem for
The Rebbe once told someone who was accustomed to daven b’arichus (at length) that he should begin prior to the minyan so that when they reach Hallel he should be holding with them. #18228, Halacha2go.com #162
Q. What if I don’t have a minyan for Hallel?
A. The Medrash states, “Ein Hallel pachos mi’shlosha” — it is not considered Hallel when said with fewer than three people. When saying Hallel privately, the halacha is that you should ask two Jews – it can be your wife and a child – to respond each time you recite “Hodu la’Hashem ki tov ki l’olam chasdo,” as is normally done in shul. However, you are not required to search for people outside your home or immediate vicinity. Halacha2go.com #162
Mourning and Hallel
Q. Does one Daven Hallel at the Amud on Chanuka or Rosh Chodesh if he has Yahrtzeit for a parent?
A. Yes.
Q. Can an Avel, who has Yahrtzeit on Chanuka lead the Minyan with Hallel?
A. An avel in shiva may certainly not lead Hallel on Chanuka, even if he has yahrtzeit.
Even an avel during the twelve months since the passing of a parent, should not lead Hallel on Chanuka, but should return to the amud right after Hallel.
The same applies to Rosh Chodesh, but not to Yom Tov or Chol HaMoed, in which case he should stay at the amud for Hallel. #32094
“Hodu LaHashem” in Hallel
Q. When saying Hallel I have adopted the Chabad minhag of repeating “Hodu la’Hashem” (first passuk of kapitel 117) after the first 4 verses. But I recently read in a Chabad source that made me question if, when davening alone, “Hodu” should be repeated after the 1st Hodu as well, or only for the next 3 verses?
A. Not after the verse of Hodu. Only after the following 3 verses. This isn’t an exclusive Chabad minhag. It’s practiced in many other communities too, as per the sources in the website. #12340
Interrupting In Hallel For a Davar Shebikdusha
Q. If I hear Kaddish, Barchu etc. during reciting full Hallel, what should I answer?
A. The same as birchos krias Shema. This applies during the bracha of Yehalelucha too.
In other words, one should be mafsik for:
לקדיש – אמן יהא שמי׳ רבא וכו׳ יתברך ואמן על דאמירן בעלמא
לברכו – ברוך ה׳ המבורך וכו׳
לקדושה – קדוש, ברוך וימלוך
בחזרת הש״צ – אמן על הא-ל הקדוש ואמן על שומע תפלה, ותיבות מודים אנחנו לך.
בעליה לתורה – לעלות אם קראוהו אבל לא יאמר עם החזן. וכן לקרוא ההפטרה אם הוא המפטיר. ולקרוא בתורה כשאין בעל קריאה אחר.
לענות לעולה ברוך ה׳ המבורך ואמן על ברכות התורה. וכן אמן על ברכות ההפטרה.
נשיאת כפים – אמן על הפסוקים שאומרים הכהנים.
ברכות ברק ורעם.
But during the bracha before Hallel and between the bracha and Hallel one may not be mafsik at all.
Mistakes in Reciting Hallel
Q. If I said half-Hallel on Chanuka (instead of full Hallel), do I repeat with or without a bracha?
A. If you already finished, you repeat Hallel with a bracha. The reason is that when you skip entire psalms, it’s not considered a proper recitation of Hallel at all. #25250
*References are available for this Halacha on the websites: www.Halacha2Go.com and www.AskTheRav.com.
Please note that these halachos apply in general situations, if you are unsure whether the halacha applies to your particular situation, please consult a Rav.
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