Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Dates and Times

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 5pm
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 5pm
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 5pm
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 5pm
Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 5pm
Monday, Dec 30, 2024 5pm
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 5pm
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 5pm
Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 5pm

Location

Details

San Luis Obispo County's Hanukkah celebrations will begin on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. The menorah will be lit nightly at 5:00 PM throughout the eight-day festival.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM, the community will gather in Mission Plaza for our annual celebration, continuing a decades-long tradition. The event will feature Hanukkah songs, children's activities, and traditional holiday foods.

The menorah used in our downtown celebration holds special significance. Designed in 1990 by Mission San Luis Obispo's Father Nisbet and constructed by Moises Lewis, the Mission's chief of maintenance, it symbolizes resilience and hope. This beacon represents the Jewish community's endurance through challenging times and serves as a light that brings our diverse community together.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabees' victory. The menorah will be displayed at Mission Plaza throughout the eight days of Hanukkah, serving as a symbol of light, freedom, and cultural heritage.

We invite the entire community to join in these celebrations, embracing the spirit of unity and tradition that defines our county.

For more information about Hanukkah celebrations in San Luis Obispo, please visit jccslo.com.