"Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year's eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies honoring leaders and traditions across the Jewish community. Union Square Menorah Lighting Schedule 2025 December 14-22, 2025 Sunday, December 14 "Bill Graham Menorah Day""
"4:30-6:30 pm - Bill Graham All Stars featuring Jordan Feinstein (keys/vocals, Jordan and the Ritual), Byron Rynes (guitar, Grateful for the Blues), Aaron Kaplan (guitar), Ben Bernstein (bass), Michael Bogart (trumpet, formerly Tower of Power), and Greg Errico (drums, original Sly and the Family Stone) 5:00 pm - Menorah Lighting Ceremony honoring SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, Rabbi Brian Lurie, State Senator Scott Wiener, Felix Vulis and Family, David Graham, Danny Scher, Friends of Bill, dignitaries and special guests"
The eight-night festival runs December 14–22, 2025, in Union Square. The celebration opens December 14 as "Bill Graham Menorah Day" with family activities, children's shows, Shamati Live, a Bill Graham All Stars performance, and a Menorah Lighting honoring civic and community leaders. Subsequent nights feature additional lighting ceremonies honoring the Klaber and Krug Family, the SFPD and the Dryan/Bernstein Family, and other community leaders. Special events include a Chanukah Party at NEMA with DJ Malki, YJP Chanukah LUX at Madarae, a Thrive City event, live music, and a Grand Finale lighting honoring the Russian Jewish-speaking community. A Menorah Car Parade follows the finale.
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