"The annual lighting of the menorah at Jane Warner Plaza took place on December 15, 2025, just a day after the official start of Hanukkah, which will end on December 22. The observance is made possible by Castro Merchants, the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District, Sha'ar Zahav, and the Castro Community Benefit District. The multi-branched menorah signifies different aspects of Jewish tradition and resilience, along with the idea of spreading light into darkness."
"Speakers included President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, State Senator Scott Wiener, and Mayor Daniel Lurie. Leading the Menorah Lighting were Rabbi Mychal Copeland, Cantor Sharon Bernstein, and other leaders from Congregation Sha'ar Zahav. Members of the San Francisco Bay Times team also attended the Hanukkah Block Party in Berkeley located in front of Saul's Restaurant and Delicatessen. There is a Latke Tent where homemade sufganiyot (donuts) are additionally served."
An annual menorah lighting at Jane Warner Plaza occurred on December 15, 2025, one day after Hanukkah began, which concludes on December 22. Castro Merchants, the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District, Sha'ar Zahav, and the Castro Community Benefit District organized the observance. The multi-branched menorah symbolizes aspects of Jewish tradition, resilience, and spreading light into darkness. Speakers and participants included San Francisco leaders and Sha'ar Zahav clergy, with Rabbi Mychal Copeland and Cantor Sharon Bernstein leading the lighting. A Hanukkah Block Party in Berkeley offered a Latke Tent with homemade sufganiyot, heat lamps, live music, and cocktails. A latke recipe from the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market was shared.
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