Yeshivish glossary term
Al Hanissim
על הנסים
Meaning
- special thanksgiving prayer insertion for Chanukah and Purim
Usage and context
Added to the Amidah and Birkat Hamazon on Chanukah and Purim.
- Category
- holiday prayer
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Do not forget Al Hanissim in bentsching.
Plain-English example
Do not forget the special thanksgiving insertion for Chanukah or Purim in Grace after Meals.