Day to Praise
| Day to Praise | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Jews and Christians |
| Celebrations | Reciting of the full Hallel (Psalms 113–118) in synagogues, church groups, and individuals in celebration of the State of Israel on Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) |
| Date | 5 Iyar (Hebrew calendar) |
| 2025 date | Sunset, 30 April – nightfall, 1 May |
| 2026 date | Sunset, 21 April – nightfall, 22 April |
| 2027 date | Sunset, 11 May – nightfall, 12 May |
| 2028 date | Sunset, 1 May – nightfall, 2 May |
| Frequency | Annual |
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Day to Praise (Hebrew: יום הלל, romanized: yom hallel) is a global interfaith praise initiative set forth by Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC) chancellor and founder Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and CJCUC executive director David Nekrutman. The initiative takes the form of an annual event on Yom Ha'atzmaut—Israel's Independence Day—during which Christians worldwide are invited to join Jews in reciting the full Hallel (Psalms 113–118), praising God for the State of Israel.