As the title implies, the group bonds on a Birthright trip to Israel in 2006, when they’re in their early 20s. When Abbi Jacobson departed the production, Bernard stepped into the role she had been so drawn to — with only eight days to rehearse before previews began in June. The whirlwind left her memorizing lines on an immensely tight timeline, but it also transformed her approach to the role. "Making [the play] about friends who are also family" gives the audience the opportunity to put themselves in these characters' positions. But suddenly, here I am, in the most Jewish play that's ever existed, and I'm like, all right, let's go.