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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
Dear Sadharmik brothers and sisters,
Jai Jinendra!
Hope everyone had a spiritually uplifting Diwali and a great start to a New Year!
Our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Jain community of North America on almost reaching the goal of $500,000 for the Sadharmik Bhakti Fund. The need is huge. Any additional donations will certainly be a great help to support more of our Sadharmik brothers and sisters in India.
For those who have missed, we are rebroadcasting the Sheth Jagdusha play on www.jaina.org this Saturday, November 21, 2020. Do not miss to take advantage of this golden opportunity. Please invite your friends and family members to watch this inspirational play.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday November 16, 2020 unveiled virtually the 'Statue of Peace' in Rajasthan to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Acharya Shree Vijay Surishwer Ji Maharaj. He paid tribute to Acharyaji and the spiritual leaders present on the occasion. ( See Video Below )
JAINA Academic Liaison Committee (ALC) invites you to a very informative presentation by Dr. Abhay Firodia on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He will present his plans, visions on the two initiatives along with their relevance to the activities of JAINA ALC. More details are given below.
On November 14, 2020, the Jain Center of Northern California recognized Captain Bhumika Jain as an active member of the US Army who is the first person from JCNC, and the first woman from California Jain diaspora to serve in military services. JAINA salutes Captain Bhumika Jain and all of our Jain brothers and sisters who are currently serving in the US armed forces. Read more about it below.
Today, we will learn how Shrimad Rajchandraji had a tremendous and formative influence on the Father of the Nation. Shrimadji shaped Gandhiji’s ideas and guided his beliefs. He played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma, based on which Gandhiji achieved India’s independence and inspired generations. More details given below.
For Giving Tuesday, YJA is seeking your support. Contributions of any amount will assist YJA in bringing together young Jains from all across North America to promote the spiritual and cultural awareness of Jainism.
YJA also invites everyone to join them for the YJA National Thanksgiving Jaap to reflect on the pain and suffering experienced by millions of turkeys that are robbed of life on Thanksgiving every year.
Jain Digest Committee is looking for writers for the February 2021 Jain Digest issue. You will be writing on varied topics such as Compassion, Devotion, Jain Education, Inspiration, Transformation, or any other topics related to Jain principles. Please share this message with your family and friends. Details are given below.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher
JAINA President
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REBROADCAST OF SHETH JAGDUSHA PLAY
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JAINA had scheduled webcasting of JAGDUSHA play on November 7, 2020, for the benefit of Sadharmik Fund. Many of our members were not being able to watch it at that time. The main reason was the unexpected scheduling of President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory
speech creating conflicts with our program.
Having heard from their friends what a delightful play this was, many of our members requested a rebroadcast of this play.
At this time, we have almost reached our goal of raising $500,000 for this noble cause. The need is huge. Any additional donations
will certainly be a great help to support more of our Sadharmik brothers and sisters in India.
Based on above two reasons we will be rebroadcasting this play on Jaina.org website on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at 8:30 pm (EST), 6:30 pm (CST), and 5:30 pm (PST). Do not miss to take advantage of this
golden opportunity.
Please invite your friends and family members to watch this inspirational play of Sheth Jagdusha.
CLICK BELOW LINK TO SEE THE PLAY ON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2020
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PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT
SADHARMIK FAMILIES IN INDIA
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Make checks payable to JAINA
With Memo : Sadharmik Bhakti
Mail to: Ashok Savla, JAINA Treasurer
88431 /2 Longden Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
+1 (626) 372-4246
Donate via Zelle:
Money can be zelled using
treasurer@jaina.org.
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Donate To
Sadharmik Bhakti
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Sincerely
Dr. Jayesh Shah
Chairperson,
JAINA Sadharmik
Bhakti Committee
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Mahesh Wadher
President,
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
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PM Modi unveils ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark 150th birth
anniversary of Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh
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JAINA ALC Invites You to a Talk by Dr. Abhay Firodia
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 JAINA Academic Liaison Committee is pleased to invite you to a very informative presentation by Dr. Abhay Navalmal Firodia on his two major initiatives concerning
Jain heritage and Jain studies.
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2020.
Time: 7AM PST, 9AM CST, 10AM EST (all USA times) and 3PM (U.K time)
Please Join the Talk at
https://zoom.us/j/91590115364?pwd=K092MzYxMldYTURxQmo5dXBBRm1IZz09
Meeting ID: 915 9011 5364 Passcode: APT2811
During the presentation, Dr. Firodia will talk about:
- Building a mammoth, largest, and most modern state of the art Digital and Iconic museum of Jain philosophy, history, art and architecture, culture, and its relevance,
near Pune, to enhance wellness in today’s world along with its interconnectedness with other Indian philosophical systems.
- Planning and implementing a quantum jump in the resources and capabilities of ISJS to enable it to meet the growing and critical needs of the Jain academic community.
He will present his plans, visions of the above two initiatives along with their relevance to the activities of JAINA ALC.
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Jain Center Latest News |
Recently, the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) recognized Captain Bhumika Jain as an active member of the US Army, who is the first person from JCNC, and the first woman from California Jain diaspora to serve in military services. A Dentist by
qualification, Captain Bhumika Jain broke traditional barriers for a woman and chose a different career path when she commissioned in December 2019 as a Captain in
the US army.
 The recognition
event took place on November 14th during the Mahavir Nirvana Day celebrations. Prem Jain, past JAINA and JCNC President, lauded the services of Captain Bhumika Jain
in defense of our homeland security. He mentioned Bhumika wearing many hats and leading a life full of passion and conviction. He further mentioned having around 10
fellow Jains who are part of the US Navy, Air Force, or Army, who providing a service to our nation and we are indebted to their courage for serving their country.
BOD Chair, Shobhaben Vora called her ‘a trailblazer Jain committed to serving our country.’ Biren Shah, JCNC President mentioned that Captain Bhumika proved the word
impossible is not in the vocabulary of Jains, and in the future, and we will see many more Bhumikas in military services from our youths.
Captain Bhumika Jain receives a plaque of felicitation messages from the JCNC Presidents, BOD Chairs, and a book “An introduction to Jain Philosophy” signed
by author Parveen Jain, Ph.D. Let us salute Captain Bhumika Jain and all of our Jain brothers and sisters who are currently serving in the US armed forces.
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Shrimadji & Gandhiji |
 Honored as the spiritual guide of Mahatma Gandhi, Shrimad Rajchandraji had a tremendous and formative influence on the Father of the Nation. Shrimadji shaped Gandhiji’s
ideas and guided his beliefs. He played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma, on the basis of which Gandhiji achieved India’s independence and inspired generations.
Their legacies continue to offer new paradigms to global peace and human progress.
They first met in Mumbai in 1891, when Gandhiji returned from England as a young barrister. Shrimadji’s inner equipoise, absorption in spiritual pursuit,
knowledge of scriptures, and moral earnestness left a deep-rooted impression on Gandhiji. Their relationship blossomed over profound interactions during the two years
in Mumbai.
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Looking For Your Support For Our Youth! Giving Tuesday Campaign
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 This
Giving Tuesday, YJA members are asking for support from the greater community to help increase YJA’s impact. Their educational resources, community platforms,
and service events create opportunities for over 10,000 youth to learn, engage, and grow. Contributions of any amount will greatly assist us in bringing together
young Jains from all across North America to promote the spiritual and cultural awareness of Jainism. In addition, a portion of the contributions made will be
donated to two other Jain-owned non-profits: Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary and Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care.
YJA humbly requests you to tap into your power to transform the YJA community. Donate today at
https://yja.org/givingtuesday.
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National Thanksgiving Jaap |
 YJA invites
you to join us for the YJA National Thanksgiving Jaap,
in which Jains from across North America will come together to reflect on the pain and suffering experienced by millions of turkeys that are robbed of life on Thanksgiving
every year. As a community, we will pray that their souls are in peace and their deaths are free of fear. Namo Jinanam, Jiya Bhayanam.
Find the link to the Jaap, which is taking place over Zoom on Thanksgiving Day from 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST, at the following link:
https://bit.ly/yja-thanksgiving-jaap-2020 .
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Inside October 2020 Jain Digest |
Have you read COVID-19 experiences of Jain Community adults of 65+ age?
Kalawati Bhandari from Banglore, India writes, “Jain Principles, Self-Control, Faith in God (that everything will go well), and Satsang fills new energy in
me and brings more hope towards life and for what almighty God has given to us.“
To read more such responses from adults age 65+, go to:
Responses 65+ Year
To read the full October 2020 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest October 2020
Jain Digest Committee is looking for writers for the February 2021 Jain Digest issue. You can write on varied topics such as Compassion, Devotion, Jain Education,
Inspiration, Transformation, or any other topics related to Jain principles.
For more information, send us an email at jaindigestpublication@gmail.com or
send a Text or WhatsApp message to 310-721-5947.
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The soul is the central point of spiritual discipline.
- Bhagwan Mahavira
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