TEMPLE ADAT ELOHIM PRESENTS
Moving, funny, and unforgettable Jewish stories that reveal how our values can guide us through life’s unexpected moments.
Monday, September 21, 2026 | 3:30 PMSecure your complimentary tickets today! 
When Life Surprises Us, Jewish Values Can Guide Us
Surprises have become unsurprising. Our tumultuous times can disorient us, and division can leave us feeling jaded. Yet Jewish values have a special power to anchor, guide, and uplift us.
What a Surprise!, presented by The Braid, brings those values to life through a collection of moving, humorous, and deeply human stories.
Stories That Will Stay With You
Discover how Einstein’s cousin helps save a young Asian man from dying within the criminal justice system.
Laugh along as Black Jewish comedian Joshua Silverstein discovers a heartwarming secret behind his grandmother’s latke recipe.
Feel uplifted as a young man comes to appreciate an aunt who is on the autism spectrum.
These stories and more show how Jewish values can help us meet life’s most shocking curveballs, and its most joyous moments.
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