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National Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse

Timed tickets via the Eventbrite link on nationalmenorah.org; general admission has historically been free but must be reserved in advance.

Sun, Dec 6

The Ellipse, President's ParkConstitution Avenue NW & 15th Street NW, Washington, DCDirections

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Annual lighting of the world's largest menorah on the Ellipse across from the White House — military bands, a celebrity Jewish artist, latkes and donuts, and student essay winners reading live. Organized by American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) since 1979.

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