Professional actors bring to life true Jewish stories of doing the right thing, even when it’s really hard! With humor, heart, and rising stakes, this show explores the Jewish tradition of questioning power and speaking up, especially when doing the right thing means standing alone, and includes a story by Bay Area resident Lauren John!

Do the Right Thing. To mitzvah or not to mitzvah, that is the question! Funny, heartwarming and unbelievable stories reveal the moments we choose to do right thing, even when it’s really hard.

This show explores the Jewish tradition of questioning power and speaking up, especially when doing the right thing means standing alone. With humor, heart, and rising stakes, this production teases the timeless cost of conscience through real voices and unforgettable choices. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as a nervous flier halts a plane on the runway after spotting what he fears is an engine fire, fascinated as a young journalist amidst Vietnam-era college protests saves lives by withholding breaking news, and deeply intrigued by afears is an engine fire, fascinated as a young journalist amidst Vietnam era college protests saves lives by withholding breaking news, and captivated as decades later, a woman tries to deliver a Holocaust-era letter to the surviving family. Don’t miss these and other stories - including ones by Bay Area residents Shelley Fisher Fishkin and Lauren Fleishman John - in a show that Broadway World raves is both “gripping and inspiring.”

This is the first show in the 2026 season by our friends at The Braid, the Go-To Jewish story company. Buy individual tickets here. $45 per person, $20 per student, and $125 for subscription.

About "The Braid":

The Braid works innovatively beyond the stage to  give voice and celebrate untold Jewish stories, giving all access to these contemporary treasures via digital formats and platforms, licensing and tours. With newly created ventures such as StoryNosh, a digital storytelling competition filmed and released free to the public via YouTube, their partnership with the ChaiFlicks, the Jewish Netflix, live streaming of performances, and their podcast AudioNosh, they are the Jewish Story Company creating a lasting legacy for future generations.