The world 's largest menorah is lighted in New York . The nine-branched candelabra is 32 feet tall , 28 feet wide and weighs 4,000 pounds . It was lit for the first time on December 25 of this year by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at a ceremony attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. `` The menorah is a symbol of inspiration not only for the Jewish people , but all people , regardless of race , color or creed , '' Butman said . The White House menorah lighting dates to 1979 with President Jimmy Carter .
The world 's largest menorah is lighted in New York . The nine-branched candelabra is 32 feet tall , 28 feet wide and weighs 4,000 pounds . It was lit for the first time on December 25 of this year by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson at a ceremony attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The White House menorah lighting dates to 1979 with President Jimmy Carter .