WATCH: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah
Dec 25, 2024 · On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.
US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity
Dec 25, 2024 · U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah.
Thousands gather at Ellipse in DC for National Menorah lighting
On Dec. 25, thousands gathered at the 46th annual National Chanukah Menorah lighting and the ceremony kicked off at 3:30 p.m. on the Ellipse. The 30-foot National Menorah stood in front of the White House on Constitutional Avenue NW.
Lighting of World's Largest Menorah Dedication to Rabbi …
Dec 27, 2024 · The World’s Largest Menorah–a New York City icon and one of the world’s premier menorahs–is being lit every night of Chanukah at the corner of 5th Ave and 59th St. across from the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Lighting up NYC: World's largest menorah erected in New York …
Dec 21, 2024 · Throughout the holiday, which begins on the night of December 25 this year, New York residents and visitors will join nightly menorah lighting at the Central Park spot, certified by the...
Hundreds gather in DC for the annual National Menorah Lighting
Dec 26, 2024 · - Several hundred people gathered in D.C. on the night of Hanukkah for the annual National Menorah Lighting. Held on the Ellipse outside the White House, the event was organized by the American...
Overflow crowd, smiles and tears at National Menorah lighting in …
Dec 26, 2024 · Some 5,000 people attended the annual Chabad lighting of the National Menorah on the Ellipse, south of the White House, on Wednesday night, the first night of Chanukah, according to organizers, who had to set up extra chairs for the overflow crowd.
Lawmakers hold Menorah lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill
Dec 17, 2024 · WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers held a Menorah lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill Tuesday to commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah next week. Last year marked the first-ever official Menorah lighting at the Capitol.
Menorah lighting will celebrate Festival of Lights in Cedar Rapids
Dec 26, 2024 · A 50-year American tradition of public menorahs will continue locally with Chabad N.E. Iowa’s annual lighting of a menorah on the sixth night of Hanukkah in Cedar Rapids next week.
Thousands Gather in Brooklyn Heights for Menorah Lighting and …
1 day ago · Located in front of the Kings County Supreme Court building at Court and Montague Streets, the grand menorah lighting was a vibrant expression of Jewish pride and unity. The event, organized by Chabad of Brooklyn Heights under the leadership of Rabbi Aaron and Shternie Raskin, featured a spiritual and uplifting menorah lighting ceremony. The ...