SLO Hanukkah Celebration
San Luis Obispo County's community Hanukkah celebrations will begin on the first night of Hanukkah which this year is Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Jewish residents and neighbors, family and friends will gather nightly to light the menorah at Mission Plaza at 5:00 PM throughout the eight-day festival.
On Thursday, December 26, at 5:00 PM, multiple Jewish organizations and partners will host a special community-wide celebration in Mission Plaza, continuing a decades-long tradition. The event will feature menorah lighting, Hanukkah songs, family-friendly activities, and traditional holiday foods.
The menorah used in this downtown celebration holds special significance to San Luis Obispo County. 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 of interfaith connection represents the Jewish community's commitment to collaboration, endurance through challenging times and serves as a light that brings our diverse community together.
The menorah will be displayed at Mission Plaza throughout the eight days of Hanukkah, serving as a symbol of light, freedom, and cultural heritage.
Additional Hanukkah activities and celebrations will take place at neighboring synagogues throughout the holiday, including Congregation Beth David, Temple Ner Shalom, Temple Beth El, and Congregation Ohr Tzafon.
In this spirit of unity, the entire community is invited to join in these celebrations, learn about Hanukkah, connect with one another and embrace the wonderful diversity of traditions that define our county.
The menorah will be displayed at Mission Plaza throughout the eight days of Hanukkah, serving as a symbol of light, freedom, and cultural heritage.
Additional Hanukkah activities and celebrations will take place at neighboring synagogues throughout the holiday, including Congregation Beth David, Temple Ner Shalom, Temple Beth El, and Congregation Ohr Tzafon.
In this spirit of unity, the entire community is invited to join in these celebrations, learn about Hanukkah, connect with one another and embrace the wonderful diversity of traditions that define our county.
For more information about Hanukkah celebrations in San Luis Obispo, please visit jccslo.com or email [email protected].
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