"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" 2:00-6:30 pm - 1st Lighting Ceremony"
"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"
"Monday, December 15 Tuesday, December 16 5:00 pm - 3rd Lighting Ceremony honoring the Klaber and Krug Family 6:30-8:00 pm - Chanukah Party at NEMA, 8 10th Streetemail to RSVP. Chanukah giveaways, festive holiday food, and DJ Malki. Wednesday, December 17 5:00 pm - 4th Lighting Ceremony honoring the SFPD and the Dryan/Bernstein Family 8:00 pm - YJP Chanukah LUX @ Madarae (Tickets)"
San Francisco's Union Square will host an eight-night Menorah lighting festival December 14–22, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a Bill Graham project. The festival includes daily lighting ceremonies honoring community leaders and families, musical performances, children's crafts and shows, and neighborhood gatherings. Specific events include a Bill Graham All Stars concert, Chanukah parties, a Thrive City event, YJP Chanukah LUX, and a Grand Finale honoring the Russian Jewish-speaking community. Additional activities listed include live music, a Menorah car parade, and multiple opportunities for RSVPs and ticketed evenings.
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