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The Meaning of Hallel
This week, Rabbi Fohrman develops the question, what is the path laid out for us through the celebratory prayer of Hallel? He answers by bringing in clues from the life of Moses and the story of the Jewish people.
The following sources will be helpful to follow this lecture:
- Hallel itself (Psalms 113–118)
- Job 1:21
- Splitting of the sea (Exodus 14, 15)
- Moses hitting the rock (Exodus 17, Numbers 20)
- Golden Calf (Exodus 32–34)
- End of Moses' life (Deuteronomy 33, 34)
- Moses' final speech(1:11)
- Spies (Numbers 13, 14)
- Judges (Exodus 18)
Discover other great Passover videos at Aleph Beta, including ‘The Seder Meal Explained’, ‘Understanding Moses’ Miracles’, and ‘What Does Dayenu Mean?’
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