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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
On November 16th, JAINA co-hosted the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC along with BAPS, HAF, and AAHOA. The event was attended by DC dignitaries, Senators, Congressmen, Congresswomen, the Indian diaspora, the Indian Ambassador to the USA, and others. JAINA is proud to tell you that this was the first time the Namokar Mantra was recited LIVE at a Diwali program on Capitol Hill and a Diya was lit by a JAINA President. Read more about the event and watch the Diya lighting ceremony below.
Please help us update your mailing address to receive JAINA Calendar 2023. You can now update your address and other information on JAINA mobile app.
JAINA Convention 2023 team is working around the clock to bring you the experience of a lifetime with the in-person Convention 2023. If you haven’t registered yet, we highly recommend you register below.
Watch this vegan documentary, the Land of Ahimsa, that aims to restore the meaning of ahimsa across India. In this documentary, we will see Dolly Vyas-Ahuja journeying across India and the US where she speaks to physicians, environmentalists, philanthropists, and experts in nutrition, spirituality, and advocacy about the importance of ahimsa and its role in modern-day India.
Inside the October 2022 Jain Digest, read an article by Sanjay Bhandari explaining what gratitude is, why the attitude of gratitude is important, and how it can transform our lives. He also lists sixteen simple ways to practice gratitude. Read the entire article below. Also, if you interested in writing an article for Jain Digest Feburary 2023, please write to Jain Digest team at below-mentioned ID.
We are less than a week away from Thanksgiving Day. This year we aim to outdo our last year’s number of serving 6,815 meals on Thanksgiving Day to hungry people and save Turkeys from getting slaughtered. Please read below how you can join in this noble cause and support us as a Jain center or an Individual in achieving our goal.
Shrut Ratnakar invites you to attend the upcoming virtual meeting on November 19, 2022, to provide the latest updates on its Adhyayan Kendra project. Please find the details below.
After a successful hiking event in San Fransico, YJP is organizing a Bachata Dance Workshop in Tempe, Arizona on November 19th. Young Jains will learn the basics of Latin Dancing from the experts. Make sure to RSVP below by November 18th.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA Celebrates Diwali on Capitol Hill
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With a soothing recitation of Namokar Mantra, on November 16th, 2022, JAINA co-hosted the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC along with BAPS, HAF, and AAHOA. DC dignitaries, Senators, Congressmen, and Congresswomen braved the cold weather to come to celebrate Diwali with, and light diyas alongside the Indian community, namely JAINA President, Mr. Haresh Shah. JAINA Public Relations and Media Chair, Mrs. Savita Jain, recited Namokar Mantra and introduced Senator Chris Van Hollen. This was the first time that the Namokar Mantra was recited live at a Diwali program on Capitol Hill and a Diya was lit by a JAINA President. The event was very well attended with over 400 attendees from the Indian diaspora, members of the House and Senate, and the Indian Ambassador to the USA, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
The event brought to light the strides that the Jains and Indian American community has made in the American political spectrum and marks their rising participation and representation in the policy-making process of this nation. The event concluded with a scrumptious vegetarian dinner from BAPS.
Please watch the video of Navkar Mantra and Diya Lighting by Haresh Bhai.
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JAINA Convention 2023
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JAINA Convention 2023 team is working around the clock to bring you amazing in-person Convention 2023. We highly recommend you register now!!
Registration Pricing:
Adults: $299
Youth (Age below 18): $199
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Accommodation options and local transportation details will be provided after registration. We are looking forward to seeing you in Lakeland, FL.
Don’t miss this opportunity - please register as soon as possible online on our website.
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Register Now
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The Land of Ahimsa - Vegan Documentary
Watch this recently released documentary on Veganism, The Land of Ahimsa, which aims to restore the meaning of ahimsa – respect and non-violence towards all living beings – across India. The documentary looks closely at the meaning of the word. Ahimsa is inspired by the notion that all living beings share a spiritual energy. And therefore, to harm another is to harm oneself.
Teaming up with director Aryeman Ramsay, The Land of Ahimsa sees Dolly Vyas-Ahuja journeying across India and the US. There, she speaks to physicians, environmentalists, philanthropists, and experts in nutrition, spirituality, and advocacy about the importance of ahimsa and its role in modern-day India.
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Inside October 2022 Jain Digest
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Transformation begins with Gratitude
by Sanjay Bhandari
During the past couple of years, all of us have experienced the mental, emotional, and psychological challenges of the pandemic. Many of us have realized the importance of support from family and friends during these challenging times. Among all the worries there is also a feeling of gratefulness for the love and support we have received from many. And that feeling of gratitude changes our perspective. It transforms our minds from a state of despair to a state of hope and appreciation.
In this article, Sanjay Bhandari explores what gratitude is, why the attitude of gratitude is important and how it can transform our lives. He also lists sixteen simple ways to practice gratitude. We hope it helps uplift your spirits. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
To read the full article at:
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 authoring 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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Thanksgiving Hot Meals Drive 2022
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We are less than a week away from Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2022. Last year, we served 6,815 meals on Thanksgiving Day. This year we aim to outdo ourselves with your support in feeding hungry people and saving Turkeys from getting slaughtered. Are you with us on this? Here’s how you, as a Jain Center or an Individual, can help reduce the suffering of millions of turkeys and feed hungry people.
This year we need your help to feed even more people. Here’s how you can help reduce pain and suffering:
- Organize a cookout at the Jain Center: Utilize your local Jain center’s kitchen to cook meals on Thanksgiving. This one may sound daunting and a gargantuan effort. I thought so too when we first started, but it really isn’t! The JOSF team has the tools, system and recipe to help you through this process.
Click here to commit to feeding people.
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Organize a cookout in your garage or backyard: If you feel more comfortable cooking meals at home, which can serve as a great option as well. The meals can be as simple as garbanzo or kidney beans and rice.
Click here to commit to feeding people from your home.
- Donate money to feed people: JAINA has received a pledge to feed 5,000 people in Southern California. The meals would feed people in a vast area covering Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Diego. Each Thanksgiving meal costs $2.50 so your $25 donation would feed 10 hungry people. We would love your support to continue this work.
Donate at $2.50 for a meal
The meals can be vegetarian, plant-based, Jain, or all of the above. JOSF can provide recipes to make 100 meals of chole and rice, rajma and rice, and red pasta with vegetables, which cost $2.50. Take your pick, you can’t go wrong because they all taste amazing!
Many of us are fortunate to have a roof over our heads, warmth on our bodies, and food on our plates. There are more than half a million people around the US who don’t have these basic necessities. We can all do a little bit to help ease their hunger and bring a smile to their faces with a meal!
Let’s Feed Hungry Together!
Donate at $2.50 for a meal
For more information, please contact
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Dr. Nitin Shah
562-244-9035
nitinshahmd@gmail.com
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Dr. Varun Gandhi
404-232-5564
varun@drvarungandhi.com
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Adhir Shah
714-213-3288
adhirs@hotmail.com
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Haresh Shah
302-740-9232
haresh.shah@jaina.org
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Shrut Ratnakar Adhyayan Kendra Project
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Shrut Ratnakar is thankful to the community for its continued support of its Adhyayan Kendra Project. They invite you to attend their upcoming meeting to provide the latest updates on the Adhyayan Kendra project as follows:
Day | Time: Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST
India time: Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 7:00 am
Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3TIUVuM
Meeting ID: 629 135 9684 | Passcode: 400390
Please be sure to share this information with your family, friends, and the other Sangh members. As a refresher, you may want to watch the video of Adhyayan Kendra Project.
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You can support Adhyayan Kendra Project by making donation here.
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YJP update
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Recently Young Jains gathered to enjoy YJP’s San Francisco hike on a beautiful day. YJP is thankful to their LR Deepam Jain for all his efforts in organizing this event.
Next, YJP is organizing a Bachata Dance Workshop where young Jains will get an opportunity to learn the basics of Latin Dancing from the experts. It’s a group class and no partner is required.
Date & Time: November 19, 2022, at 12-3 pm
Venue: NRG Ballroom, Tempe, AZ
https://g.co/kgs/2mi81x
Only 30 seats are available so book your spot. Please don’t forget to buy tickets and RSVP by Nov 18th https://forms.gle/mLSTBGDfhrR1etbD6
For queries, contact Anish Jain: 602-625-5223 | Janvi Sakhala: 717-332-0039
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