How Do You Attend The National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony?

Each year during Hanukkah millions of menorahs are lit all across the world. The lighting of the candles is a symbolic gesture celebrating the rekindling of the eternal flame in the Jewish Temple after the Maccabean army's victory over its Syrian enemy. The eight candles of Hanukkah are in celebration of the miracle of a day's worth of oil burning for eight days.

This miracle is also celebrated by thousands who attend the annual National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Call (202)332-5600 to reserve tickets for the ceremony. Admission is free but tickets are required for reserved seating, though standing room is available on the Ellipse in President's Park. You can also fill out a ticket request form on the Washington Office of the American Friends of Lubavitch's website.

Review or learn the Hanukkah blessings. The two prayers, thanking God for the miracles of Hanukkah and the gift of light, are always recited before lighting the menorah. If the ... more.

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