The world 's largest menorah is lighted in New York . The multi - branched tree is 32 feet tall , 12 feet wide and weighs 500 pounds . A menorah also is lit in Washington . The White House menorah lighting dates to 1977 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 . A menorah also is lighted in Washington . The White House menorah lighting dates to 1979 with President Jimmy Carter .