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Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,

Jai Jinendra!


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On 16th and 17th October JAINA BOD will have half yearly meeting. Results of the JAINA 2021 elections will be announced on the 16th and reports by chairpersons will present working of their committees. On the 17th, Regional V. P. will present their reports.


JAINA donated fully equipped ambulance and funds for operating the ambulance, salary for a driver, and estimated cost of petrol for the first year. The ambulance will be very helpful in transporting Sadhu Sadhvis to Bhavnagar or in some case to Ahmadabad See the video of the ambulance below. The Ambulance reached Girivihar Trust Hospital in Palitana on Dussehra day Today.


Please attend the 5th lecture of the virtual 6-month lecture series on Philosophy of Jain Karma Theory by Pujya Dr. Shri Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb on Saturday, October 16, 2021


Join the second webinar under the Mental Health 360 series. The topic is “The Social Stigma with Dr. Vasudev Makhija” on October 17, 2021.


Encourage people around you to participate in the ‘Great Thanksgiving Fast’ on November 25, 2021, and show compassion for the nearly 50 million turkeys as well as the many other animals that suffer and are slaughtered to make the Thanksgiving meal. Please register to participate in observing full fast, Aymbil, or commit to have a vegan Thanksgiving meal.


Atlantic City Hindu Jain Temple is celebrating their 13th Annual Kali Chaudas Pujan and Havan of Shree Ghantakarna Mahavir on November 3, 2021.


The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix celebrated Paryushan and Das Lakshan with events like Snatra Puja, Aangi, Aarti-divo, Lectures, Swapna Vidhi, and Samvatsari Pratikraman. Look at few photos from the event.


A Jain Society of Greater Detroit member, Dr. Suresh Shah, to be inducted in "Plastics Hall of Fame" the highest honor anyone can receive in the plastic industry worldwide. Read more about his achievements and contributions to the Plastic Industry.


Jain Digest October 2021 issue is here! Inside the issue, read the survey responses of the JAINA Convention 2021 attendees from around the world. We have published 80 responses to an interesting question ‘Tell us about which sessions/events touched your heart’.


Please see below for details or links if any, on all the above items.


Sincerely,


Mahesh Wadher,
JAINA President

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Mental Health 360

JAINA brings you Mental Health 360 webinar series, where we will talk about topics related to Mental Health. With the webinar, we aim to share information, resources that are available, help break the stigma that exists in our community and inspire more people to seek therapy.

The first hour each week features a speaker covering a unique aspect of mental health. Following that, we will invite people to share their mental health journey and help break the stigma in our community for 30 minutes.

Mental Health Seminar
Sunday October 17, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 PM PST

Topic: The Social Stigma with Dr. Vasudev Makhija,
Director of SAMHIN


Meeting ID : 973 6130 2944     Passcode: JAINA

Great Thanksgiving Fast


The Ahimsa Meals and Fasting Committee is preparing for the ‘Great Thanksgiving Fast’ on November 25, 2021. JAINA will be holding this event as Cruelty-free 400th Thanksgiving Day out of compassion and love for the nearly 50 million turkeys as well as the many other animals that suffer and are unnecessarily slaughtered to make the Thanksgiving meal. Please register and encourage others to participate in this Jiv Daya activity by observing a full fast or have a vegan Thanksgiving meal here.


Jain Centers Latest News


Atlantic City Hindu Jain Temple


Atlantic City Hindu Jain Temple invites you to celebrate their 13th Annual Kali Chaudas Pujan and Havan of Shree Ghantakarna Mahavir on November 3, 2021. The event will start with snacks, Pujan and Havan, Sukhadi Labh, and Swamivatsalya dinner. Please find more details about the event here.

Jain Center of Greater Phoenix


Jain Center of Greater Phoenix had celebrated Parvathiraj Parv Paryushan and Das Lakshan with great enthusiasm. Community members were generous in donations and supported all rituals with elevating bhav. The center had organized series of events so that members of all ages can take part and stay connected. They celebrated events like Snatra Puja, Aangi, Aarti-divo, Lectures, Swapna Vidhi celebrations, and Samvatsari Pratikraman.


Jain Society of Greater Detroit


A Jain Society of Greater Detroit member, Dr. Suresh Shah, to be inducted in "Plastics Hall of Fame" by The Plastics Academy. The Awards Gala and Induction Ceremony will take place at the Fall board meeting of Plastics Organization in St. Petersburg, Florida in October 2021.

This is the highest honor anyone can receive in the plastic industry worldwide. This award is given every third year. Dr. Shah is the first inductee of hall of fame from Indian Origin in 50 years history of this honor and only second from the whole Automotive industry. Most of the recipients as you can see in the list are highly influential, proven leaders who are recognized for tremendous contributions to the society. (plasticshof.org)

Read more about Dr. Suresh Shah and his contribution to the Plastic Industry.

Inside October 2021 Jain Digest:


After the first virtual global JAINA Convention 2021 in July, all the registrants were requested to fill out an opinion survey. Total 380 people from around the world had responded. One of the survey questions was “Tell us about which sessions/events touched your heart.” We have published 80 responses to that question in this issue of Jain Digest.


Kusum Shah, one of the attendees from USA said, “Parul Somani, Rahul Kapoor Jain, Pujya Rakeshbhai and BK Sister Shivani were amazingly awesome personal improvement lectures and really touched our hearts!! Parul Somani was amazing speaker with good slides and very helpful! Enjoyed the Dayro and Bhakti program very much!! The fact that JAINA 2021 was virtual made it very easy to join. Please allow the option of virtual in the future as well.“


Read the responses by many other attendees at


Community Voices Jain Digest October 2021 Jain Digest


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