Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,

Jai Jinendra!

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Jain Connect

Join the Jain Connect on Sunday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET for an open networking event on OhYay.

After a successful JAINA Convention, we’re bringing back open networking sessions on OhYay.

If you’re missing the chance to simply “hang out” with new friends, we’re excited to keep an open room where you will enter an interactive virtual space to mix and mingle. You can be part of the conversation in the room or whisper to an individual privately. There is no formal structure to this event! You will have the ability to move between rooms and interact with people on your own. Register for Open Networking.

Jain Connect is also bringing the next Virtual Singles Mixer is on Sunday, August 29 at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET. Register for Virtual Single Mixer.

Check out the flyer for more details on both the events.

Paryushan Pravachan 2021

ENGLISH SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN

DERAVASI SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN

STHANAKVASI ALOYANA

STHANAKVASI SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN

ACHAL GACHH SAMVATSARI PRATIKRAMAN

Mahavir - EK Aloukik Katha

During Paryushan JAINA will rebroadcast one of the most admired items from the convention MAHAVIR - Ek Aloukik Katha - the musical that presents Mahavir's life from birth to Nirvana by the stavans composed by Shri Shantilal Shah more than 50 years ago. These stavans with elaborate costumes, dazzling settings, and scores of characters will keep you glued to your seats. Late Shri Shantilal Shah's grandson Dipak Shah presents the 2-hour program in Gujarati on JAINA.org platform on Sunday, September 5 (or Monday, September 6 - Labor day) at 8:00 pm | EST 5:00 pm PST

PHILOSOPHY OF JAIN KARMA THEORY

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JAINA Sadharmik Bhakti

With the help of the community, JAINA has donated around $900,000 so far to reputable NGOs in India with proper FCRA. While it’s an applauding response from the Jain Community of North America, India is still fighting against the COVID-19. Many families have lost their loved ones, jobs, and are struggling to meet their basic needs. JAINA requests you to come forward and make your generous donation to JAINA Sadharmik Fund at the link below to help our Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters in India. We will be donating the funds to Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust and other similar reputed NGOs in India. Read the donation appeal from the Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust here.

Jain Pratimas in Las Vegas

Many of you might remember that last year JAINA had protested against the desecration of Jain Pratimas in Live Nations/Founders Room Clubs in Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay) and other cities in the USA. Since that time, we have had several zoom meetings with the Live Nations Corporation. On July 23, 2021, we met with them in person to discuss the issue.

The good news is that all the 7 Jain Pratimas have been moved from the Club floors in Las Vegas and are now stored properly in their warehouses. Currently, they are working to donate all of the 7 pratimas to the Jain community by the end of this year. This is very good news and the success of the Jain community to preserve the religious sentiments of all Jains.

Watch the video "Respect Religion" that JAINA had created in 2020 to call out similar inappropriate acts against any religion.

Jain Center Latest News

On June 13, 2021, the Jain Fellowship of Houston (JFH) held its annual Officer Elections and recently announced the 2021 JFH new officers. Here are the highlights from the 2021 JFH Banquet.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATION OF FORGOTTEN INDIAN
LEGEND
VIRCHAND R. GANDHI BY DR. KUMARPAL DESAI

Vidhyadeepak Gyan-Vigyan Lecture Series of Gujarat Vishvakosh Trust presents “Special Representation of Forgotten Indian Legend Virchand R. Gandhi by Dr. Kumarpal Desai”.

The event is on August 25, 2021. To attend the event, please message on Whatsapp number +91 9898042699.

Read more details in the flyer.

An Inspirational Graduation Ceremony

August 8, 2021, saw an unprecedented event at the Jain Center of New Jersey – Graduation ceremony of 91 students who studied Mahopadhyay Yashovijayji’s GNANSAR course that was conducted and guided by Shri Chandrakant Mehta. The course consisted of 57 lectures over two and half years and periodic exams.

Over 200 people attended the ceremony that was conducted by two youngsters Dhruv Kothari and Dev Shah both 13 years old. They observed that usually parents attend graduation ceremonies of their children but here children are attending the graduation of parents.

The dignified ceremony consisted of a procession of Graduates, lamp lighting, awarding of certificates, and speeches by some graduates thanking Chandrakantbhai etc.

Prominent Vidhikarak Naresh Shah of New York, JAINA first V.P. Haresh Shah, Past JAINA President Dilip V. Shah, and JCNJ President Jigar Shah were the invited dignitaries who also spoke of the importance of such a huge effort by everyone who participated and felicitated Chandrakant Bhai for his tireless efforts and dedication to advancing the knowledge base of the members.

The ceremony was followed by a dinner and Bhavana, Arti and Mangal Divo in the Temple.

JAINA’S JAIN POPULATION SURVEY

We’re thankful to all who took JAINA's Jain Population Survey. While who hasn’t yet, we request to take this official JAINA 1-page survey here https://Jaincensus.jaina.org/user-registration and spread the word with your loved ones as well. .

The survey will help the Committee to determine Jain population count in North America as well as it will help us in finding out if you would like to receive: JAINA Calendar, JAINA communications with relevant Community news for Jain events and programs, etc. The data on age groups will help JAINA to prioritize what services the community needs.

Please note, the information collected by JAINA has never been compromised and will be highly confidential. Request you to take out only a few minutes to fill out and share it with your friends & family members. It will help JAINA in serving our Jain Community in more effective ways.

DONATE

Mail your Donations in favor of JAINA to :
Ashok Savla (JAINA Treasurer),
8843 1/2 Longden Avenue, Temple City CA 91780
Phone: (626) 372-4246

JAINA accepts gifts of stocks and securities. Transferring appreciated stocks and securities can be a great way to make a charitable gift. Please consult your tax advisor.
JAINA can accept donations from your Rupee account in India. Please contact the treasurer for details.

Your donation is tax-deductible.

JAINA (Federation of Jain Associations in North America) is a Non-Profit tax-exempt organization, registered under IRS Section 501 (C) (3) EL# 54-1280028

JAINA Executive Team 2019-2021