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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
JAINA and Veerayatan are excited to share the plans/details of the proposed school in Rajagiri - JAINA Vidya Mandir. The below-mentioned building plan and estimated cost will give you a better understanding of the project.
Inside the October 2022 Jain Digest, read the biographical article on Dr. Mahendra K. Pandya, past President of JAINA, who passed away on August 17, 2022, in New York. In this article, Dilip V. Shah wrote about how his departure to heavenly abode ended a golden era for the Jains of New York and indeed, for all the Jains of North America.
Also, if you are interested in writing an article for the February 2023 Jain Digest, please connect with Jain Digest team at below-mentioned contact details.
JAINA Telehealth committee is actively working to improve access to quality healthcare. The committee also invites Physicians and Dentists from North America to join the JAINA Telehealth team to provide better healthcare to the community.
JAINA Education Committee invites you to join them for a virtual event on November 5, 2022, where the committee will showcase their past, present, and future projects. The committee will talk about Pathshala, educational resources, interactive learning, and community reach. The event aims to create awareness about various educational projects which have made an impact on the Jain community of North America, and what can you expect to learn in the future.
Atlantic City Jain Temple invites you to celebrate their 14th Annual Kali Chaudas Puja and Havan of Shre Ghantakarna Mahavir on October 23, 2022. Please find the invitation and other details below.
The Jain Center of Greater Sacramento invites you to the first ceremony of its new location in Sacramento, CA on October 15, 2022. On this day, the center will bring the Murti inside the premises.
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago has various ongoing and upcoming events likes Aaso Maas Ayambil Oli, Membership and Volunteers appreciation event - Ek Shaam Aapke Naam, Diwali Poojan and celebration, Shree Ghantakarna Veer Poojan and 18 Abhishek. Please find details of all the events below to participate.
Claremont School of Theology invites you to join the International Conference on “Forgiveness: Jain and Interreligious Perspectives” in-person or virtually on Friday-Saturday, November 4-5, 2022.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA Vidya Mandir Update
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JAINA and Veerayatan are excited to announce the plans/details of the proposed Rajagiri School (JAINA Vidya Mandir), and the three wings in the building complex to provide you all with a better perspective of the project. Please check the Ground-floor plan and First-floor plan, which will be divided into three wings: 1. Junior wing (Blue), 2 Senior wing (Red), 3. Administrative Wing (Green). Here’s the cost break-up for each wing.
In the first phase, the Junior and the Administrative wings along with the infrastructure development have been planned for practical reasons. The construction of the Senior wing will follow eventually. Ideally, some of the foundation work should be done together with the Junior wing because once the school becomes operational (due to young children studying and their safety issues) it will be a challenge to carry on the foundation work or the other civil work due the fact that the buildings will be adjacent to each other. A better way to phase out the cost will be to finish the complete structural work and thereafter undertake the internal finishes and interiors in the later phase. The break up of cost then will be about 60 to 65% in the first phase and 35 to 40% in the second phase.
Also note, that the estimates are based on the current cost of the materials and labor and the complete project will be finished in about a 30 to 36 months time frame. Due to the inflation around the world which has not spared India, the cost of construction is increasing rapidly, and we will have to work with contingency for cost escalation. All the detailed drawings together with structural details are ready and Veerayatan will start the construction quickly after the project cost and funding are approved.
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Inside October 2022 Jain Digest
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Dr. Mahendra Pandya – A Legacy of Passion for Jain Dharma by Dilip V. Shah
Dr. Mahendra K. Pandya, past President of JAINA, passed away on August 17, 2022, in New York at the age of 87.
In this biographical article, Dilipbhai Shah writes “His departure to his heavenly abode ended a golden era for the Jains of New York and indeed, for all the Jains of North America. For he brought an air of dignity and moral leadership to every position he held. He led by acclamation and left his position of leadership with enhanced credentials while everyone clamored for him to continue for another term. He knew when to lead and when to leave. He was a humble and quiet man and saw public service as his Dharma and a privilege.”
To learn more about his passion for Jain Dharma and his philanthropy, go to:
Click Here to Read this Article
To read the full October 2022 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest October 2022 Edition
Are you interested in writing an article for the February 2023 Jain Digest?
Please write to us at jaindigestpublication@gmail.com
or send a WhatsApp message to +1 (310) 721-5947 to discuss. The deadline to send us an article is December 1, 2022
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JAINA Telehealth Initiative
The recently introduced JAINA Telehealth committee is actively working to improve our access to quality healthcare and looking out for Physicians and Dentists from the USA and Canada who are excited to join this Initiative.
Telehealth or telemedicine is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to extend care when you and the patient aren’t in the same place at the same time. Technologies for telehealth include video conferencing, store-and-forward imaging, streaming media, and terrestrial and wireless communications.
As one of the Telehealth pilot projects, the Primary Care Program will allow physicians and Dentists in JAINA providers listing to offer remote patient consults using a secure, low-cost digital connection. Dr. Girish J. Shah - DDS, MPH, Ph. D, is leading this initiative and inviting Physicians and Dentists from USA and Canada to join volunteer and join the team. If you are interested in joining our provider network, please read the details of this initiative and provide the basic information mentioned in the document.
Click here to Register
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JAINA Education Committee
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Jain Centers Latest News
Atlantic City Jain Temple
Atlantic City Jain Temple invites you to join as they celebrate its 14th Annual Kali Chaudas Puja and Havan of Shree Ghantakarna Mahavir on October 23, 2022. The celebration will start with Pujan and Havan followed by Sukhadhi Chaddavanu Labh and Swamivatsalya Dinner. Please find the invite and sponsorship opportunities
here.
Jain Center of Greater Sacramento
Jain Center of Greater Sacramento (JCGS) invites you to the first ceremony of their new location in Sacramento, CA. On October 15, they will have a Bhagwan Pravesh event where they will bring the first set of murtis onto the premises. JCGS requests you to join them in this grand celebration and be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Date | Time:
Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 8:30 AM Onwards
Venue: 10375 Old Placerville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827
Tentative Scheule
Start time: 8:30 am
Shubh Muhurt: 10:03 am - 12:50 pm
Followed by Lunch
Please RSVP at your earliest (deadline is by Friday, October 7th) for better planning for food and volunteering. More details can be found on the JCGS website.
Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago is honored to have Pandit Shri Champakbhai Mehta during Aaso Maas Ayambil Oli. Daily Ayambil has been ongoing from Sat, Oct 1 thru Sun, Oct 9, and also two lectures daily. Please find the lecture schedule.
JSMC has organized Membership & Volunteers appreciation night on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 at 6:00 pm to thank all their members and volunteers for their continued support for the last two years. The event will be followed by a special Diwali Dinner and a musical entertainment evening with Kanishka Soni & troupes. Please note that the above event is free for JSMC Life Members. Non-members can buy tickets for $25 at the gate.
JSMC is also celebrating Diwali from October 22- 30 with Shri Jayeshbhai Sanghvi who has performed many pooja/Poojans including Siddhachakra Poojan, Gautam Swami Poojan, 108 Parshswanath Poojan, Saraswati Poojan, Mahalaxmi Poojan, Uvvasaggaharam Poojan, Rushimandal Poojan, Santikar Poojan, etc. Please find the tentative Diwali program schedule.
While they are having Shree Ghantakarna Veer Poojan Sun, October 23, 2022, at 1:00 PM and 18 Abhishek for Home Pratimaji Sat, October 29, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Please sign up for the Poojan and Abhishek at the links above and take sponsorship laabh.
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International Conference On Forgiveness: Jain and Interreligious Perspectives
Claremont School of Theology cordially invites you to join them for the International Conference “Forgiveness: Jain and Interreligious Perspectives” on Friday-Saturday, November 4-5, 2022.
This hybrid conference allows you to attend it in-person at the Claremont School of Theology or virtually on Zoom. To attend the conference, you must pre-register here before October 29, 2022, at 5 PM PST. The conference program and Zoom link for virtual participation will be sent after the registration. Please find the Conference Flyer for more information. We request you register and share the invitation with your friends, students, and colleagues.
During the conference, Keynote Speakers, Dr. Steven M. Vose, and Dr. Bruce Epperly will talk on ‘Formulas of Forgiveness: Kshama in Jain Literature and Ritual’ and ‘Jesus, Jainism and Forgiveness’ respectively. You will also listen to speakers like Dr. Veena R. Howard, Dr. Victor Gabriel, Ms. Kimberly Griggs, Dr. Nitin Shah, Dr. Pannaloka Wadinagala, and Dr. Frank Rogers.
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