​The SLO Jewish community is honored to continue its annual tradition of lighting the public menorah outside the Old Mission of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa each night of Hanukkah.

​All members of the SLO community are invited to join us to celebrate.

Read the Story of SLO's Menorah

• 2026 Information
• Past Celebrations
• Community Awareness

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We will be lighting the menorah downtown each night of Hanukkah, from Friday, December 4 through Friday, December 11th.

Planning is also currently underway for our Hanukkah Downtown Celebration.

Contact us if you'd like to join the planning committee.

HANUKKAH DOWNTOWN 2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with us. And, to the SLOPD for their presence and support. 
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Read our co-Presidents' Opinion article in the Tribune online here, or click here to see the print version. And, see the KSBY video here. 

​If you have any photos or videos to share, please send to [email protected]. 

Read the Tribune Opinion Article

Read the 2025 Invitation

See the Facebook Event

Thank you to those who joined us as the JCC-Federation of SLO hosted a celebration outside of the Old Mission of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa on the first night of Hanukkah. 

​And, for the next 7 nights for candle lighting with Central Coast Jewish community leaders.

Photos and Videos from Past Celebrations

Community Awareness

2025: KSBY Video, Opinion article from the JCC Co-Presidents, and Night 2 Coverage
2020: KSBY Video and Cover Story
2020: The Tribune Video and Cover Story
2016:  KSBY video - First night Hanukkah on Christmas Eve
2015:  The Tribune photo - Board County Supervisor, Adam Hill, lighting the first candle
2014:  Hanukkah Downtown video
2013 "Thanksgivukkah":  Cover story on Tribune!  In the New Times Holiday Guide...and see our TV interviews!
2012:  Tribune article, TV coverage
2011:  Tribune article - Celebrating the Festival of Lights
2010:  Tribune photo - front page, Local section

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