We take immense pleasure in introducing "eJain
NewsFlash", the new monthly electronic publication of eJain Digest. The
eJain Digest was introduced last year to replace the print version of Jain
Digest magazine. With the introduction of eJain NewsFlash, we intend to
separate the news from the eJain digest articles. eJain NewsFlash will focus on
a variety of news items and eJain Digest will publish articles related to
Jainism and its principles. This change will allow eJain Digest editorial team
to bring the news to you on a more frequent basis in a timely fashion.We hope that you find the items covered
in this publication informative and helpful. We welcome your comments and
suggestions to provide information that is relevant and useful to you. Please
contact us at jaindigest.info@gmail.com. Click here to view eJain NewsFlash. Lata Champsee - JAINA President Upcoming Events over the
next six months:
Jain Center of Northern
California - 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Jain Bhawan
August
5 to 8, 2010 - Preparations to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the JAIN
BHAWAN are in
full swing. The theme of this celebration is Non-Violence, Peace & Harmony.
Events being planned include eclectic speakers to address current issues, an
inter-faith panel discussion with representatives from all the major religions,
various cultural programs highlighted by a major dance program and Jain prayer
ceremonies. Visit www.jcnc.org
for more details.
Conference in
Ottawa, Canada on August 27, 2010
Seminars on
Social Consciousness and approaches in Jain religion
ISJS,
in association with leading universities of India and Canada,
is pleased to announce organizing an international seminar on ‘Social
consciousness and approaches in Jain religion. This seminar will
be held in Ottawa, Canada on August 27, 2010.
Conference in Pomona, California on November 12 to 14, 2010
International
Conference on nonviolence – Ahimsa and Sustainability
Ahimsa
Center at Cal Poly Pomona will address the theme of sustainability in its
fourth international conference on nonviolence. The conference will feature
wide-ranging scholarships and experiences to illuminate the relationship
between ahimsa (nonviolence) and sustainability from multiple perspectives. For
more information visit www.csupomona.edu/ahimsacenter
Next JAINA Convention-
JAINA executive have decided to hold 2011 Convention in Houston, TX.Please provide your feedback on what
you would like to see in the next convention.
Click hereto view the issue. This issue is dedicated to the understanding and recognizing of how Jains are influencing the world at large by the Jain Way of Life. It is by interfaith activities, charitable activities, or dedicated activities undertaken by our youth for the improvement of our global society.
Following
are some of the highlights in this issue:
Interfaith Activities - A Jain Perspective
A Moving Experience - Palitana Viklang Camp - Lata Champsee
Embracing the tenets of my father's religion - Stephanie Mehta
Parliament of World Religions - Melbourne 2009
My perspective of Interfaith Activities by Anoop Vora
5thAnnual Kellogg conference sponsored by JAINA Leadership/Long Range Planning was a huge success.
We as Jains and Jain organizations must collectively share a unified vision of Jainism.
Over
the past four years JAINA’s Long Range Planning Committee together
with Jain leaders has developed a vision for the future of Jainism in
North America. Dipak Jain, past Dean of Kellogg School of Management,
invited Jain leaders from across USA and Canada to a historic first
summit to discuss the future of Jainism in North America on April 2005
at the Kellogg School of Business in Chicago. This year, the
conference's theme was How to Deliver on a National Infrastructure for JAINISM in three key areas:
1. Financial sustainability– short and long term
2. Executive office – serving Jain community and the broader society
3. Process of growing the local centers and JAINA through appreciative inquiry
Jain Studies at FIU, Florida:A Historic Milestone - Florida International University is establishing a
perpetual professorship in Jain studies and is a first ever initiative and a
historic milestone for the Jain Community.
Ashtapad Pratishtha- First of its
kind in North America and probably in the world Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav ceremonies will
be held in Mid June 2010 at the Derasar in Queens, NY.Jain Centre of New York has
created a replica of Shri Ashtäpad Tirth at the temple. Ashtapad Mountain is
made up of crystal, weighing approx. 7.5 tons and all idols are made from
various colored gemstones.Be part
of this historic event.
Pratishtha at Cleveland: JAIN Society of Greater Cleveland is planning a grand Pratishtha Mahotsav
of their new Temple from Friday July 2 to Tuesday July 6, 2010.
Pratishtha at Boston – Jain Center of
Greater Boston, one of the first Jain Centers and temple, has purchased a large
facility in Norwood and will be moving its temple there. The Pratishtha
ceremony is being planned for the month of June 26-27th, 2010.
JAINA-JainLink and Facebook Connection Now you can share your JainLink posts
with your friends on Facebook! You can link your Facebook account to JainLink
by clicking on the icon on
the login page. This will give you the option to share your updates on JainLink
on your Facebook wall. Your Facebook friends will then be able to view your
postings by registering with JainLink. Help us spread the teachings of Jainism!
Connect your JainLink account with Facebook today!
For further questions, please refer
to the FAQ page.
Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
As steadfast believer in Jivdaya, we Jains have a moral obligation to
help out the survivors of this calamity. The Survivors urgently need basic necessities like Water,
food, Clothes, shelter and Medical Supplies. We have already sent 5,000
hygienic kits with Fairfax County Rescue squads.
As in many instances in the past, JAINA World Community
Service (WCS)
always gets involved and provides a helping hand whenever a
natural or man made disaster strikes in any corner of the earth. Our
efforts are always directed towards projects with long term
benefits like building a school, hospital, housing or a rehabilitation
center.
JAINA’s administrative expenses in carrying out any project is limited
to 3% of
the funds raised compared to up to 40% cost experienced by many relief
organizations. Please contribute generously in the spirit of Bhagwan Mahavir’s
message of compassion - service to the sick and the poor is the true service to
our Lord.
Please donate on-line or send your tax-deductible contribution (USA) payable
to "JAINA” and mail to:Prakash Mehta, 2960 Motherwell Ct., Oak Hill, VA 20171, Email: Pmehta@psiint.com
We are now ready to move forward with the
organization and take it to new levels.YJP’s
mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of Jain principles and
heritage by promoting networking among Jain professionals.
If you were listed in JAINA's or Jain Directory of North America or would like to become a member of JAINA/JainLink, click here to update your contact information. By updating your information you will receive free monthly newsletter, discounts on books/music, access to blogs, forums, and networking with other Jains. Click here to Update/Register
Welcome to JAINA's new website and membership portal !
Using the latest web technology, this site offers you not just information about JAINA but allows you to safely connect and communicate with various JAINA committees,groups, members, directors, and executive committee.
This being a new website, we would appreciate your feedback with regards to ease of use, information content and its organization. Please use Contact Us button on top of this page to provide your comments.
There are ample resources for you to learn, practice, enjoy, and share Jain Dharma and Way of Life with your family members and friends. Now Jain Centers can have their own blogs, news, registration, and membership directory on this JAINA/JainLink portal. To learn more, click here.
JAINA/JainLink Active Volunteers (to connect to any of the following volunteers, search for their name and send message or email them directly)
The team is comprised of both Local Jain Center and JAINA leaders. The following are the active team members. If you would like to get in touch with them, search for their name in JAINA.org search and send them an email or just click on Contact Us.If you would like to join this team, a minimum commitment of 5 hours a month is required with strength in writing, internet applications, and above all a passion to Live and Share a Jain Way of Life.
Coordinators: Chandrakant Vora – Past JCGBoston President, Past Head of NA Jain Directory, Co-Chair of JAINA Technology Committee (chandra.vora@gmail.com) (MA) Yogendra Jain – VP-JAINA NorthEast and Chairman of JAINA/Long Range Planning Committee (yokjain@yahoo.com) (MA) Paulomi Gudka - Past YJA and YJP Leadership, (paulomi99@yahoo.com) (MA) Core Projects - Program Management Dhaval Vasa (Project Management for the core projects below) Communication: Prabha Mohnot (Communication) Unity Preeti Jain Membership Management Hemant Shah Sunil Jain Mentorship: Chintan Dhholakia Financial Planning Dipak Doshi Prem Jain JAINA Office Manoj Jain Ashok Damodia News, Events, Jain Digest: Pooja Jain - News and Events, (CT) Database Integration: Robin Kothari (MA) JAINA eDigest: Chetan Sanghvi - Jain eDigest Editor (CA) Vimal Shah - JAINA eDigest (CA) Heena Nandu - JAINA eDigest (CA) JAIN Networking Forum Committee: Sunil Jain - Chicago Jain Center (JNF Committee Chair) (IL)
Ujjwal Jain - Jain Networking Forum (WI) Mohit Jain - Jain Networking Forum (MA/CA) JAINA Calendar Committee: Rajeev Pandya - Calendar Committee (NY) YJA (Young Jains of America) Naman Jain - YJA Co-Chair (MA) Sumeet Bhandari, YJA Board (AZ) YJP (Young Jain Professionals)
Suchita Gala - Board member (VA) Sejal Lakhani - Board member (NY) Rushabh Gudka - Board member (Canada) Survey, Support, and Facebook Integration
Jigar Vora (NY) Support and Integration: Girish Shah - Head of JAINA Technology Team (CA) Manish Mehta - VP-JAINA MidWest (JAINA Director Coordination) (MI) Preeti Jain - Training (CA)
Ashwin Mehta - JAINA Hq Director (Content, News, Event) (NY) Hemant Shah – Chicago Jain Center(IL)
Sudhanshu Jain – Northern Calif. Jain Center (CA) Jain Studies - Dr. Sulekh Jain (JAINA founder, Former President, Chairman of Jain Studies program) (TX)