What does a Thanksgiving dinner, a Wyoming ranch, an Iranian refugee family and a Black Jewish activist have in common?

They're all part of "L'Chaim America!", a nationally touring stage production coming to Temple Isaiah in Lexington on July 14 as part of the town's ongoing Lex250 celebration.

The show, created by California-based theater company The Braid, features professional actors performing 14 real-life stories that explore the many ways Jewish identity has shaped the American experience.

Audiences will hear firsthand accounts of immigration, family, faith, culture and belonging — from a Salvadoran immigrant rediscovering Judaism to a writer navigating both Native American and Jewish heritage.

A different kind of history lesson

As Lexington continues commemorating America's 250th anniversary, the performance offers a look at the people and communities who have helped shape the country's story.

"The Jewish experience is diverse and expansive," actor and writer Joshua Reuben Silverstein said in promoting the production. "We need to understand that."

The Braid, founded in Los Angeles in 2007, has brought its documentary-style storytelling performances to audiences across the United States and around the world. The company says more than 115,000 people have attended its productions.

One night only

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St.

The event is part of Lexington's official Lex250 programming and is supported by organizations including Combined Jewish Philanthropies, JCC Greater Boston and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For residents looking for a unique way to connect with the stories behind America's history — through humor, family memories and personal journeys — this one-night performance offers something a little different than the typical anniversary event.