City and Jewish community leaders gather in observance of Hanukkah
Kansas City will join Jewish community leaders for a Menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall on Monday, December 15, 2025, during the second night of Hanukkah (Hanukkah runs from sundown Dec. 14 through sundown Dec. 22, 2025).
The event will officially begin at 5:00 p.m., with remarks starting at 5:15 p.m. in Council Chambers, followed by the lighting of the Menorah.
Hanukkah is observed over eight nights; a candle is added each night on a nine-branched menorah.
When:
Monday, December 15, 2025
5:00 p.m. — Event begins
5:15 p.m. — Remarks begin
Where:
City Hall
414 E. 12th Street
Council Chambers (remarks), followed by outdoor Menorah lighting
Speakers Include:
- Mayor Quinton Lucas
- Kansas City Councilmembers
- Rabbi Alan Londy, Rabbi Emeritus, New Reform Temple
- Derek Gale, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City