"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 2:30-4:30 pm - Dreidel House Children's Crafts 2:00 pm - Children's Chanukah Show by Isaac Zones 3:15 pm - Shamati Live 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"
San Francisco's Union Square will host an eight-night Menorah lighting festival December 14–22, 2025 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah created by Bill Graham. The festival features nightly lighting ceremonies honoring civic and community leaders, family honorees, and the Russian Jewish speaking community. Programming includes musical performances, children's crafts and shows, Chanukah parties, a car parade, and community gatherings at multiple venues. Specific events include the Bill Graham All Stars performance, Dreidel House activities, YJP Chanukah LUX, a Thrive City event, and a grand finale lighting and parade.
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