Stories for the New Year | Jewish Plays Project

Stories for a New Year is co-hosted by Jewish Plays Project, NuRoots, and The Goldrich Cultural Center at Holocaust Museum LA. It brings young adults together to read excerpts from two new plays by local Los Angeles Jewish playwrights inspired by the High Holidays, engage in conversation, and enjoy High Holiday-inspired food from The Falafel Garden. Nefesh LA is also our community partner on this event.

The event will take place at Holocaust Museum LA’s new Goldrich Cultural Center campus, in the beautiful courtyard beneath the olive tree. Each play excerpt will be read aloud and cast-on-the-spot with audience volunteers. Following each reading, Executive Producer of the Los Angeles Jewish Playwriting Contest Lauren Schaffel and Jewish thought leader and Executive Director of Nefesh LA Jordana Fraider will co-facilitate a conversation inspired by the play. There will be plenty of time to eat and mingle, with food inspired by each of the play excerpts and prepared by Jeremy Aluma, JPP LA Co-Producer and Founder of the Falafel Garden.

Designed for Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s, this program offers a welcoming opportunity to experience new Jewish stories, reflect on the themes of the High Holidays, and build community.