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ANNUALLY ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS

VIEWED BY TENS OF MILLIONS

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Musical Performance

The National Menorah is honored to have the presence of the Military Bands of the Military District of Washington perform at the lighting ceremony, often accompanied by a celebrity Jewish artist.

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Special Guests

Prominent guests including the President, Vice President, members of the Cabinet, Congress and the diplomatic corps, as well as numerous senior Administration officials and international dignitaries and celebrities have participated in the ceremony.

 
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Lighting &
Celebration

The event creates much joy and celebration throught the entire Washington community and beyond. Music, food, entertainment and the “National Essay Winners” are main attractions of the National Menorah Ceremony.

The National Menorah
Essay Contest

“What Chanukah means to me” How does the younger generation relate to the story of Chanukah?

The“Mendy Deren National Menorah Essay Contest” receives brilliant student entries from hundreds of schools throughout the United States.

Along with the recognition as a prestigious National Menorah Essay Contest Winner, they receive the exciting privilege of reading their essay live at the National Menorah Lighting Ceremony and share their Chanukah message with the world.

This year's lighting ceremony
will take place on
December 7, 2023

Please use the link below to join us at the celebration.

IN THE NEWS

The National Menorah throughout the years.

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Throughout
The Years

Ever since the first lighting of the Menorah across from the White House in 1979, the National Menorah has become an international symbol of religious freedom.

In The
News

The National Menorah lighting ceremony is covered annually by all the major networks and reaches over 71+ million viewers globally. 

National Menorah
Council

The National Menorah Council, presents a unique opportunity for individuals, corporations and organizations to lend support to this prestigious world renowned effort.