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SF’s Giant 25-Foot Tall Hanukkah Lighting

Union Square’s massive menorah comes alight on Sunday night
By - posted 12/4/2015 No Comment

Celebrate Hanukkah 2015 with the 41st annual lighting of the 25 foot tall mahogany Bill Graham Menorah in Union Square.

Lighting ceremonies take place from December 6-13, 2015, at approximately 5 pm on most days (Friday is at 3 pm and Saturday is at 7 pm). This San Francisco tradition, the brainchild of rock and roll concert promoter Bill Graham, begun in 1975.

Chanukah 2015: Bill Graham Menorah Project
December 6-13, 2015
Union Square, San Francisco
FREE

2015 Schedule

  • The 1st Lighting: Sun, Dec 6th – Bill Graham Menorah Day
    • Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 pm featuring Local Officials, Lori Starr The Executive Director of The Jewish Contemporary Museum & George Zimmer (the Mens Wearhouse guy), plus Long Time Bill Graham Colleagues
    • Musical performances by:
      • Jerry’s Kosher Deli featuring Greg Anton
      • The Kids from Everybody is a Star
    • 2 pm: Kids Crafts Activities
  • The 2nd Lighting: Mon, Dec 7
    • Lighting Ceremony 5 pm with Andy David The Israeli Consul General
  • Tue, Dec 8, 5 pm: 3rd Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Wed, Dec 9, 5 pm: 4th Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Thu, Dec 10, 5 pm: 5th Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Fri, Dec 11, 3 pm: 6th Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Sat, Dec 12, 7 pm:  7th Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Sun, Dec 13, 5 pm: Grand Finale! 8th Candle Lighting Ceremony