Why WE Share the C This IVOTHE'S Day Celebrate with food, fun and a bonfire. - - THROUGH THE JOY PROJECT- - 'I started The Joy 'Project to recognize mg wonderful mother. Since its launch, The Joy 'Project has provided critical services to thousands of women and children in our community through Jewish "Family Service. - F Elanah Nachman Hunger "'The Joy 'Project is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to our 'Matriarchy while lending a helping hand to 'Mothers in our community: - Lisa Mark Lis support The Joy 6-Project because its a wag for me to tell the women in my life how much I love them and appreciate them, while also giving back to others: - Ellyn Davidson Give a gift with a lasting impact; honor the women in your life by supporting The Joy Project. You'll help women in need, and we will send a beautiful Mother's Day card to each of your honorees. To participate, visit jfsjoyproject.org, or call (248)592-2673. 1997860 2013 I TATMiTi Airt BESTpusicm. REVIV L V4k "EVERYTHING YOU COULD DREAM OF IN A MUSICAL:' SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY, SHOP WITH OUR ADVERTISERS! Heritage Park is on the west side of Daily News Fisher Theatre • June 9-21 -BROADWAY w DETROIT SPONSORED BY 1-1 12 Y S L E ChryslerDealer.com 36 )ri 1 23 • 2015 ticketmaster.com , 800-982-2787 & Fisher Box Office Info: Broadwayldletroit.com & 313-872-1000 Groups (12'): Groups@BroadwayInDetroit.com or call 313-871-1132 • Open captioned performance 7:30PM June 14 amilies can celebrate Lag b'Omer in delicious style at the Great Jewish Family Festival on Thursday, May 7, at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills. Presented by The Shul in West Bloomfield, this year's cel- ebration introduces a new tradition, the Great Kosher Food Fest, a food-court style feast featuring a variety of tasty offerings from local kosher chefs such as Jewel Kosher Catering, Sara's Deli and Chef Cari. There will be fun activities for all ages: live music, archery, carnival games, hikes, crafts, T-shirts and an exciting fire-juggling show, all set against the backdrop of a 25-foot bonfire construct- ed and supervised by the Farmington Hills Fire Department. The main food court, which opens at 4:30 p.m., includes traditional barbecue favorites such as hot dogs, burgers and chicken, plus a selection of creative salads, sides and tempting desserts. An additional food court will open from 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring lighter fare and marshmallow roasting. The festival commemorates Lag b'Omer, which celebrates the anniver- sary of the death of the Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the scholar and mystic who is credited with authoring the Zohar, the foundational work in the literature of Jewish mystical thought known as Kabbalah. The holiday also honors the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva, known for his message of brotherly love. Lag b'Omer is traditionally celebrated with outings, bonfires and other joyous events, and it is customary for children to participate in contests using bows and arrows. The event is co-sponsored by JFamily, a program of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Friendship Circle of Michigan and Chef Cari Kosher Catering. A grant was also received from Kroger. Additional sponsorship opportu- nities are still available. "Last year, more than 500 people attended our celebration; this year we hope at least twice that many will join us for this fun event:' said Itty Shemtov, education director of The Shul. ❑ Mention that you saw them in the JN! Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile roads. Admission is free; food and archery Visit JNonline.us JN are available for purchase. RSVP request- ed. Call (248) 788-4000 or visit www. JewishFamilyFestival.com .