Should one recite a blessing before reciting Hallel on Passover?
Synopsis
A dispute exists whether to bless 'laqrot et haHallel' (to recite Hallel) or simply 'laqrot' (to recite), with risk of a wasted blessing if one pauses in the middle.
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