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Yeshivish glossary term

Haneiros Halalu

הנרות הללו

Meaning

  • traditional Chanukah text recited after lighting

Alternate spellings

Hanerot Halalu

Usage and context

Describes the sacred commemorative purpose of the Chanukah lights.

Category
Chanukah
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

We say Haneiros Halalu after lighting.

Plain-English example

We recite the text beginning “These lights” after lighting the Hanukkah menorah.