Jain Digest 1996 05

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527064/1

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Magazine of Federation of Jain Associations in North America
JAIN DIGEST
MAY 1996
VOLUME 12

NUMBER 1
Pratishtha Mahotsav Houston, Texas
Convention Y.J.A. July 4, 1996 San Francisco

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JAIN TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, DC
Cardiology Vinod K. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Adinath A Patil, M.D., F.A.C.C. Mahesh P. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Anantha K. Rao, M.D., FA.C.C. Anil K. Shah, M.D.
Gastroenterology Umed K. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Atul R. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Nayan R. Shah, MD, F.A.C.G. Pulmonary Kiran D. Mehta, M.D., F.C.C.P. Internal Medicine Anwar T. Munshi, M.D. Bhasker A. Jhaveri, M.D. Rita B. Jhaveri, M.D. David M. Federle, M.D. Mary Kramer, M.D. Pediatrics Ila V. Shah, M.D., F.A.A.P. M.FO. Lafeer, M.D., F.A.A.P. A.S. Dhillon, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kirit Patel, M.D., FAAP Amit Sheth, M.D., F.A.A.P. Family Practice John F. Fenwick, M.D. J. Patrick Jarboe, M.D. Thomas F. Lusby, M.D. Robert J. Bauer, M.D. John L. Bennett, M.D. Radiology Phil M. Chamberlain, MD. Halappa G. Hakkal. MD.
JAI JINENDRA
अहो! अहो! श्री सदगुरु, करुणासिंधु अपार 311 4147 RTU pet, 3TET! 3TET! 34R (828)
Thanks! the Holy True Teacher! Unfathomable ocean of compassion;
I'm highly obliged; Oh! good Teacher, The Pupil poor has no expression. (124)
Leonardtown Offices Shanti Medical Center Route 5. P.O. Box 664 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-5579 475-5524
St. Mary's Medical Arts Building 301.475.5021 . 301-475-5023 Belmont Professional Building 301-475,3040
शुं प्रभुचरणकने धरूं? आत्माथी सह हीन, ते तो प्रभुले आपियो, वर्तु चरणाधिन (१२५) What should I offer to you, Lord?
In soul-comparison all is trifle;
The soul is gifted by the Lord, I wish to act to your oracle. (125)
Prince Frederick Office 110 Hospital Road 110-535-1333
- Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, Srimad Rajchandra -
Lexington Park Offices 100 Exploration II . Suite 1030 301-863-7041.301-863-9000 By the Mill Road & Rt 235 301-863-5835
Charlotte Hall Offices Charlotte Hall Medical Center Route 5 301-8877322 301-88+7330 993 Old Route 5 301-884-4666
We dedicate ourselves to ceaseless efforts of Acharya Sushil Kumarji and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji,
in spreading the principles of Jainism among all the Jains settled in North America.
We congratulate the Executive Committee for their devoted service to JAINA.
Washington Area 831 University Blvd.. Suite 32 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-445-4430
SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D.,P.A. Shanti Medical Center, P.O. Box 664, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-5579 Metro 301-870-2049 Fax 301-884-7419

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Contents
President's Message
Headquarters News ......................... 3 For Your Information ................. Regional News ....................... Affiliate News ........ Committee News ........ Young Minds M. I. S......
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From the Editor
The influence of Indians, specifically Jains, over the last three decades is showing up all over the North American Continent. With this influx there is an ever increasing number of Jain and Hindu-Jain temples that are being established demonstrating the Indian community's willingness to encourage a deepening of their roots in this new land. We find that the temple is a focal point for our religious, traditional and cultural activities.
The photograph of Mahavir Swami from the Jain Temple of Houston Texas on the cover symbolizes the great effort that is taking place throughout North America to establish these new temples. Alberta, Cincinnati and Philadelphia are among the cities that have recently had Pratishtha Mahotsav while Buffalo, NY will be celebrating Pratishtha on Memorial Day weekend, 1996.
This issue carries a data form for the Jain Directory being published by the Jain Society of Greater Boston. They are providing a very valuable service and I urge you to fill out this form and send it on to them as soon as possible.
Our belief and commitment to nonviolence and vegetarianism have created strong informational interest in Pizza Hut's pizza and mad-cow-disease. This issue carries information on these subjects.
The Jain Digest's wider circulation has created the need for additional funding. We count on you and your generous donations for announcements and advertisements in helping to bring the Jain Digest to your door step, free of charge. Jai Jinendra.
Harshad Shah
In January, I visited India and met with many Jain leaders. I had the opportunity to visit Moolbidri, an ancient and sacred place for Jains, which dates from the 5th Century. The temples are very old and contain idols made from various types of precious gemstones. A visit to places such as: Bahubali, Gomateshwar, Dharmasthal, and Humcha reminds one of our ancient and rich heritage.
In Ahmedabad, I had the opportunity to meet and have discussions with community and religious leaders from various Jain sects. They expressed appreciation for the efforts of JAINA and have offered to participate with JAINA in future international projects.
JAINA's Executive Committee met in Dallas, TX on March 8 - 9, 1996. The townhall style meeting was well attended. Many of the issues and concerns that were raised at the meeting have been assigned to the appropriate subcommittee for resolution.
The Jain Centers of Houston and Philadelphia successfully organized their Pratishtha Mahotsav and the Jain Sangh of Alberta, Canada and the Jain Center of Buffalo, NY have scheduled their Pratishtha Mahotsav on April 7, 1996 and May 26, 1996 respectively.
The Young Jains of America will hold their Second Biennial Convention in San Francisco, CA from July 4 - 7, 1996. This convention will provide a forumeto explore and share information about Jain philosophy, rituals, beliefs and ideas. The theme of the convention is, “Jainism: Integrating Philosophy and Practice."A record number of young people have registered to attend.
I sincerely urge each and every one of you, who receives and reads the Jain Digest, to become a Life Member by donating $101 or giving generously to JAINA's General Fund, see page 24. All centers are encouraged to publicize a list of their Life Members and recruit as many new Life Members as possible.
Jai Jinendra,
M. Mohlé
Manibhai Mehta
Cover: Bhagwan Shree Mahavir Swami - Houston, TX. May 1996
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JAINA Executive Committee
JAIN DIGEST Volume 12, No. 1, May, 1996
President - Manibhai Mehta
First Vice President - Dhriaj Shah
Regional Vice Presidents
A publication of the
FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN
NORTH AMERICA
Canada - Gyanchand Jain
Midwest US - Kushal Bhaiji
Northeast US - Anop Vora
Editor in Chief Harshad Shah 81 Sable Run E. Amherst, NY 14051 Phone: 716/689-9549
Southeast US - Parvin Mehta
JAINA Charitable Trust
Executive Council Chairman - Mahendra Pandya New York, NY
Vice Chair - Niranjan Shah Chicago, IL
Comptroller - Dhiraj Shah Buffalo, NY Secretery General - Bharat Tolia Detroit, MI
Members-at-Large Rashmikant Gardi, Chicago, IL Bhupendra Tolia, Norwood, NJ Mahendra Varia, Martin, KY
Trustees Khushal Bhaiji, Cleveland, OH
Kirit Gosalia, Phoenix, AZ
Ashok Jain, Detroit, MI Gyan Jain, Toronto, Ont.
Jagat Jain, Buffalo, NY Prem Jain, San Francisco, CA Ramesh Jain, Toronto, Ont.
Rajan Jaswa. San Jose, CA Manibhai Mehta, Los Angeles, CA
Parvin Mehta, Buffalo, NY Bipin Parikh, Chicago, IL
Kundan Sata, Detroit, MI Girish Shah, San Francisco, CA
Narendra Shah, Athens, GA Ramesh Shah, Cleveland, OH Vinod Shah, Leonard Town, MD
Jitu Turakhia, Syracuse, NY Prabodh Vaidya, Chicago, IL
Southwest US - Hansa Varia
Publishing Editior John D'Arcangelo 665 Minnesota Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215
West US - Harilal Shah
Secretary - Niranjan Shah
Treasurer - Kamlesh Shah
Advertizing Manager Bhupendra Shah 9858 N. Kedvale Skokie, IL 60076 708/674-0592
Immediate Past President Jagat Jain
Member Associations of
the Federation
Regional Editors Canada Mahendra Mehta 26 Vancho Cres Islington, Ont. M9A 422 Phone/Fax: 416/241-2044
CANADA Regular Toronto Anas++ Edmonton Montreal Ottawa Vancouver
Committees
Midwer, US Manubhai Doshi 931 Golden Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: 708/735-0120
SOUTHEAST Regular Arlanta Miami Associate Augusta Charlotte Ft. Meyers Jacksonville Memphis Middle Tennessee Morgantown New Orleans Orlando Palm Beach Raleigh Tampa
Northeast, US Vinay Vakani 206 Sussex Street Oradell, NJ 07649 Phone: 201/967-9344
MIDWEST Regular Chicago Cincinari/Daycon Cleveland Columbus Detroit St. Louis Associate Minneapolis Milwaukee
Ahimsa Day Celebration
Surendra Singhvi Animal Compassion and Vegetarianism
Narendra Sheth Environment and Ecology Nancy Jain Fund Raising - United States Sanjay Pandya Bipin Parikh Fund Raising - Canada
Lax Nagda Interfaith Activities/World Council of Jains Manoj Dharamsi
Rashmi Gardi Jain Poojas
Vinod Shah Arhant Jain JAINA Bulletin Board Service
Pravin Shah JAINA Temple Guidelines
Maherdra Pandya Library and Education Prem Gada
Marriage Information Service
Hasmukh Shah Media Watch/Public Relations Sushil Jain Anant Jain Manoj Jain Membership
Jie Turakhia Museum and Art Gallery
Kirit Gosalia Senior Citizens
Dilip Shah Scholar Visitation
Nirmal Dosi Summer Camps
Haribhai Shah World Community Service
Dhiraj Shah Young Jains of America Lisa Baird Parvin Mehta Amit Shah
Souther, US Surendra Shah 1465 Sumter Drive Marietta, GA 30064 Phone: 404/422-1483
SOUTHWEST Regular Dallas Houston Phoenix Associate Tulsa Lubbock
Southwest, US Jadavji Kenia 1812 Plymouth Rock Drive Richardson, TX 75081 Phone: 214/690-3593
West, US Chandrakant Parekh 12914 Wolverton Lane Cerritos, CA 90701 Phone: 310/865-1679
NORTHEAST Regular Boston Buffalo Cherry Hill Essex Fells Hartford New York Orange Philidelphia Pittsburgh Rochester Washington, DC Asociais Albany Allentown Elmira Harrisburgh Syracuse
WEST Regular Los Angles San Francisco Associate Portland Sacramento San Diego
Associate Editors Committees Manoj Dharamsi 11820 Triple Crown Road Reston, VA 22091 Phone: 7037620-9837
JAINA HEADQUARTERS
11403 Tortuga Street
Cypress, CA 90630 714/898-3156, phone 714/893-0053, fax Telephone Hours:
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM - EST
Young Minds Minu Turakhia 33654 Caliban Drive Fremont, CA 94555 Phone: 510/548-6120
Affiliates Brahmi Jain Society, US and Canada International A. A. of M. J. Vidyalaya,
Rochester, NY International M. J. Mission, US and Canada Jain Meditation Int'l Center, US and Canada Jain Social Group LA. and Toronto Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society. Grand Island, NY Shri S. S. Jain Foundation, Toronto, Can. Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation, Santa Ana, CA
Matrimonials Hasmukh Shah 8721 Scrimshaw Drive New Port Richey, FL 34653 Phone: 813/376-7290
Managing Editorial Board Manubhai Doshi Jagar lain Ramesh Jain
Vijay Jain Harshad Shah Anop Vora
Regions Canada Midwest
Southeast
JAINA FOCUS
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of being sent to all member organizations and concerns facing the Jain community of North committee members of JAINA. All news America to the Editor in Chief, Harshad Shah items for publication in the JAINA Focus (address above). We endeavor to publish must be sent to the Editor (address below) by letters space permitting. The Jain Digest re
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serves the right to edit all material for clarity
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HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Chitrabhanuji's Anniversary and Birthday Celebrations
Executive Committee Meets in Dallas/Fort Worth
The Executive Committee of JAINA met in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on March 9, 1996. The members who were present were: Manibhai Metha, Dhiraj Shah, Kushal Bhaiji, Hansaben Varia, Jagat Jain, Bipin Parikh, Ramesh Jain, Prem Gada, Dilip Shah, Aravind Vora, S. Khamesra, and YJA representatives: Nikhil Shah, Rakesh Shah and Rish Mehta.
A committee chaired by Arvind Vora is making plans to celebrate, at the national level, the dual events of the 25th anniversary of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji's arrival in North America and his 75th birthday. An itinerary of Chitrabhanuji's visits to various centers around North America is being worked out.
As part of this celebration, the Jain Youth Association of New York, NY in coordination with JAINA is sponsoring an Essay Competition that is open to Jains, of all ages, who reside in North America. The focus of the competition is - Gurudev Chitrabhanuji: Jain Wisdom for the Youth. The age groups are: up to and including 10,11 to 14, 15 to 18, and 19 and above. Anyone entering should review the following books by Chitrabhanuji: The Miracle is You. Realize What You Are, Ten Days Journey into the Self, Philosophy of Soul and Matter, and Twelve Facets of Reality. You may also want to read the two biographies A Man with a Vision by Rosenfield and Wave of Bliss by N. P. Jain. All entries must include your name, address, phone number and age. Send entries to: Panna Shah, 2 Ronald Court, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, post marked no later than August 25, 1996. For more detailed information about this competition write to Panna Shah, address above, or call Chhaya Kapadia at 516/829-3316.
Some centers may have already begun to celebrate these events. Indeed, all centers are invited to join in celebrating with activities that your center feels appropriate. Please plan to keep a visual record of the celebration at your center so that JAINA will be able to compile a souvenir video of these historic events with sights and sounds from every corner of the North American continent.
Any donations collected at these events should be sent to the JAINA/Chitrabhanuji Endowment Fund. The money will be deposited into this special fund that will be used for JAINA Headquarter's scholarships and social projects for the needy. Please send your photographs, video and audio tapes plus all donation checks made payable to: JAINA/Chitrabhanuji Endowment Fund to: Treasurer/JAINA, 11409 Berland Place, Germantown, MD 20876 or phone: 301/353-0481.
Among the items covered in the meeting were: • Guidelines for the "Acharya Suhilkumarji Ahimsa Award," - it will only be presented to an individual not an
institution. - it will be in the form of a plaque. - it will be awarded every two years at the convention, with the
exception of the 1996 presentation, which will take place
on Ahimsa Day, October 1, 1996 at Siddhachalam. - JAINA Executive Committee members are NOT eligible to
receive this award. + nominations will be accepted from persons living in North
America, and only for persons residing in North America. - it will never be given to the same person twice. - the nominee must be a vegetarian, have high moral
character, be well versed in Jain principles and literature, be a strong believer and follower of Jain principles and have spent time and energy in spreading the message of Ahimsa and the other principles of Jainism through
lectures, teaching, articles or books. - For complete details about this award please contact Manoj Dharamsi, 11820 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 22091-3014.
For more information about any of the above mentioned events please call the coordinator in your area: Arvind Vora-National Coordinator at 516/268-6320; Kamlesh Shah - Washington D.C.at 301/353-0481; Dhiraj Shah - Buffalo, NY at 716-773-1314; Bipin Parikh - Chicago, IL at 708/699-1294; Naresh Shah - New York, NY at 5:16-741-9269; Dilip Shah - Philadelphia/New Jersey at 215/ 567-0581; Manibhai Mehta - California at 714/898-3156.
• The Treasurer's Report stated that various subcommittees have funds at their disposal for their individual projects. However, the General Fund needs to be replenished on a continuous basis insuring the publication and free mailing of the Jain Digest.
Therefore, a greater effort must be made at the local level to get more advertisements and encourage all Jains to donate to the General Fund or become Life Members of the Jain Digest. (Please see page 24 for complete information.)
JAINA welcomes the Samarpan Jain Sangh of Philadelphia as a member organization.
Toronto, Ont. has expressed interest in hosting the 1997 JAINA Convention. • The Senior Citizens Committee is developing goals and objectives under the leardership of Dilip Shah. • The next Executive Committee meeting will be held in Toronto, Ont. on June, 21 - 23, 1996.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Bhaktamar Stotra is available on video. It is sung by Anuradha Podwal with commentary by Harish Bhimani. The video will take you on a journey of the ancient Jain temples of India. If you would like to have this video, we request a donation in the amount of $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling ($.50 for each additional tape) to: Anil R. Shah, Jain Center of Greater Boston, 26 Humbolt Avenue, Burlingotn, MA 01803. Or you may phone 6171 272-3666. At your request, the JCGB will include a free bird feeder with each order to teach our children Jiv Daya.
long-distance, per-minute usage charges, billed and collected for each registered JAINA member, who chooses AT&T as their longdistance company. This program will bring JAINA an estimated $10,000 per year.
Please sign up now! Don't forget to give AT & T our account number 4 NAE 1987. If you have any questions, please call Kushal Jain at 908/949-0889
Pratishtha Mahotsav will be held at the Hindu-Jain Temple in Buffalo, NY on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 27, 1996.
Free Bird Feeders, the Jiva Daya Project of the Jain Center of Greater Boston is interested in seeing that your pathshala students receive a free bird feeder. Please send the name of your organization, the number of students, a contact person with phone number, the address to where the feeder should be sent and any comments or suggestions to: Jasvant C. Shah, Vision Computer, Inc., 84 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803. Or you may phone at 617/270-1099 or Fax to 617/273-1886.
Three eminent Jain Scholars, Pravinbhai Doshi, Pajendra Kamdar and Subhash Sheth will be visiting the USA on a tour to lecture and conduct camps from September through November, 1996. For more information about their visit please call Hasmukh Shah at 813/376-7290 or Nirmal Dosi at 908/390-0296.
World Vegetarian Congress will be holding its annual convention in the campus of the University of Pittsburgh from July 29 - August 4, 1996. For more information please call Brian Graff at 518/568-7970.
India Tour '96, Gurudev Chitrabhanuji will be conducting a tour of Jain Temples, mainly in south India, beginning around December 1, 1996. Anyone wishing to participate on this tour should contact the Jain Meditation International Center, Box 244 Ansonia Station, New York, N.Y. 10023-0244 or phone or fax for an application at 212/362/6483.
Young Jains Convention will be held in San Francisco, CA from July 4 -7,1996. This will be the YJA's second convention. For more information about this event see pages 13-16.
Jain Ekta a Jain religious magazine in Hindi for young Jains and their families is being offered by Rishabh Prakashan. For Rs 3,000 or $100 you may purchase a Life Membership to this magazine. For more information please contact: Ramesh Kerur, Editor in Chief, Rishabh Prakashan, 105 Jai Pragati Shopping Center, Daftary Road, Malad (East), Bombay, 400097, India. Phone: 8894091
Concept of God in Jainism
Jain Directory, 4th edition, will be updated by the Jain Center of Greater Boston. If you have moved or had an addition to your family since the last publication, please fill out the form on page 5 and return it to the JCGB, as soon as possible.
Jain Youth Directory will be published by the Jain Center of Greater Boston along with the Jain Directory. If you would like your name to be included please fill out the form on page 6 and return it to the JCGB, as soon as possible.
Jainism believes that the Universe and all its substances or entities are eternal. It has no beginning or end with respect to time. The Universe runs on its own by its own cosmic laws. All substances change or modify their forms continuously. Nothing can be destroyed or created in the Universe. There is no need of some one to create or manage the affairs of the Universe. Hence, Jainism does not believe in God as a creator, survivor and destroyer of the Universe.
However, Jainism does believe in God, not as a creator, but as a perfect being. When a person destroys all his karma, he becomes omniscient and omnipotent. He is a liberated soul. He lives in the perfect blissful state of Moksha. This living being is a God of the Jain religion. Every living being has the potential to become a God. Hence Jains do not have one God, but Gods are innumerable and their number is continuously increasing as more living beings attain liberation. Source Unknown
JAINA and AT & T have signed an agreement called the Association Awards Program. This is how it works. AT & T will pay JAINA 5% of the residential AT & T, direct dial, international,
If appropriate, the Jain Digest will be happy to publish items or the date and name of your up-coming event.
Please submit all information to the Editor in Chief, see address on page 2.
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Name: Dr. / Mr./Mrs./Miss./Ms.:
Name of Spouse: Dr. / Mr./Mrs.:
Home Address:
City:
Home Phone Number:
Profession:
Information for 1996 update of the Jain Directory
Send to: Jain Center of Greater Boston 26 Humbolt Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 Phone 617/272-3666
Name of Company:
Office Phone Number:
Spouse's Profession:
Name of Company:
Office Phone Number:
Name
Please check one: Correction: Addition: New Entry: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Signature:
State:
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Residence in India: City:
Please list other family members living at this address including students who are living away from home. Please fill out a seperate form for each married couple.
Relationship
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E-Mail:
Date:
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If you would you like to place an advertisement in the Directory please send all appropriate information to the address indicated above. Included in this Directory will be a NEW listing of all Jain businesses. If you would like your place of business included in this NEW section, please send all appropriate informtion to the address indicated above. Feel free to duplicate this form and pass it on to your Jain Friends.
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Information for the 1996 National Jain Youth Directory
Send to: Jain Center of Greater Boston
26 Humbolt Avenue Burlington, MA 01803
Phone 617/272-3666 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
In order to promote activities among Jain young people and strenghten their interest in the Jain communities of North America, the JCGB is compiling a Jain Youth Directory of North America. It is our hope that this directory will be used to organize youth groups, encourage exchange trips, pen pals and establish contacts for studying or working away from home. All single Jain young people between the ages of 16 and 30 are encouraged to fill out this form. If you are a married couple, please fill out the form that is found on page 5.
Name: Dr./Mr. / Miss. / Ms.:
Date of Birth:
_Gender: Male / Female
Parent's Name:
_Hometown:
Interests or Hobbies:
If you are in high school, college or graduate school, please fill out the following information.
Your Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone Number:
_Fax:
E-Mail:
Name of your school/college/university: -
Grade/year:
Major/Field of Study:
Degree:
If you are working please fill out the following information.
Name of Company:
Profession:
_ No. of years:
Office Phone Number:_
Fax:
E-Mail:
Submission of this form by the undersigned constitutes permission to the the Jain Center of Greater Boston to publish the information there in in print, electronic database or other forms. In the event of error or omission the Jain Center of Greater Boston will not be held responsible.
Feel free to duplicate this form and pass it on to your Jain Friends.
Signature:
Date:
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CANADA
Mahindra Mehta Regional Editor
Edmonton, AL
On April 7,1996, over 425 people including Jains from all over Alberta witnessed the Pratishtha Mahotsav in Edmonton. Pratimaji of Bhagwan Rushbhdev and Parsvanath were installed in the Jain Temple.
Pratishtha Mahotsav, Alberta
Ottawa, Ont.
The Ottawa Jain Society celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 1996. Although the community is small the event has become a tradition with a large number of Jains and non-Jains participating. This year almost 400 people joined in the celebration.
Toronto, Ont.
The Jain Society of Toronto elected its new Executive Committee for 1996-98 under the leadership of the new President, Sobhagya Khamesra. The Society wishes this new Executive Committee much success in their many undertakings.
Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 7, 1996 with nearly 800 attendees. The Pritibhojan was financed by the Trustees and the President. Acharya Chandanaji, along with other sadhvijis will join us to celebrate Paryushan Parva and Dashlaxana.

REGIONAL NEWS
NORTHEAST
Vinay Vakani
Regional Editor
Buffalo, NY
The Jain Society of Buffalo is very busy in making plans for the Pratishtha Mahotsav which will be taking place at the Hindu/Jain Temple on Memorial Day weekend, 1996.
Washington, DC
The 1996 elections for executive committe were held and a new slate of officers were elected under the leadership of President, Manoj Dharamsi.
Six hundred people celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on March 30, 1996.
Regular classes for children began ten years ago and now we have 50 students attending regularly. There is a set curriculum with graduation requirements which include course work, presentations and an oral examination.
A unique "Adopting the Jain Center for a Day" program has been recently initiated to help offset the operating expenses for the Jain Society. This program encourages member families to select one or more days of the year to celebrate a happy occassion, observer an auspicious day or commemorate a special event. The family pledges to make a minium annual donation of $101 for that day, for at least 5 years. On the day they have adopted the family is encouraged to visit the Center, perform religious activities, help with cleaning and maintaince, or arrange children centered activities. So far we have over 90 familites that have adopted one or more days.
The Society has joined with 11 other Hindu Temple organizations in the Washington area to form the Association of Hindu/Jain Temples of Metropolitian Washinton. The interfaith Diwali program is expected to have over 10,000 participants.
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Jadavji Kenia Regional Editor
Dallas, TX
The Jain Society of North Texas has had visits from Samaniji and Sunandaben Vora who spoke on Aatma-Karma interaction and the value of human life among all possible forms of life. In November many of our members attended the Pratishtha Mahotsav in Houston.
In December, our Youth Group sponsored a canned food drive. Over 400 lb. of vegetarian food was collected for the needy. Adults also participated in the "Shoe Box Ministry" project where toiletries were donated to the homeless people in the DFW metroplex.
Our monthly meetings include: discussion of the Tattvarth Sutra, poojas, Swadhyay and a once-a-month board meeting. Discussions always include something new to learn.
Currently there are 4 youth classes every Sunday. Younger children meet twice a month and the older ones meet 3 to 4 times a month. After class the older children meet as the Jain Youth Group.
In March, 1996 we hosted the JAINA Executive Committee for their regular meeting. Our Youth Group hosted a multi-faith conference for Jain young people from Austin, Houston, Lubbock, Tulsa and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Speakers representing Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism spoke.
We concluded the month with a huge gathering to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 1996.
Houston, TX
The Jain Society of Houston celebrated their Pratishtha Mahotsav from November 18-27, 1995. The dream, of many years, finally came true because of the will and support of the entire community.
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The audience during the lecture serices at the Houston Pratishtha The Jain Society of Houston was founded Guru Gautamswamy, Chakreshwari Devi, in 1975. Lacking any formal place to wor- Padmavati Devi, Saraswati Devi, Laxmi Devi, ship, the society began with monthly meet- Ghantakaran Veer and Manibhadra Dev was ings at members' houses. Due to the steady placed in India in January, 1995. growth of the community, a building was The Pratishtha was approved by the genpurchased in 1989 and was converted into eral body in May of 1995. It was the hard what is now the Jain Center. As membership work of all the volunteers that made the event and awareness of the Center increased, the a grand success. society was able to completely renovate the Even though there were the extraordinary facility with a temple hall and Swadhyaya challenges from a delay in the shipment of Room.
Gabharo to problems in getting visas for the A decision to finish the temple and to sculptors, these challenges were met with organize the Pratishtha Mahotsav was made help from the architect, the two Sompuras in the summer of 1994. The order for sculpt- from Detroit, our local contractors and a ing the Pratimas of Mulnayak Mahavirswamy, marathon day and night effort by the society's Parshvanath Bhagwan and Rushabhdev volunteers to complete the temple project in Bhagwan and eight carved Gokhalas for the time for Pratishtha. Pratimas of Simandhar-swamy Bhagwan, It was a miracle!
The Pratishtha Mahotsav program began on November 18, 1996 with Dwar Pooja, Deep Pooja and Kumbh Pooja. Later in the morning, Nava Grah, Das Digpal and Ashth Mangal poojas were performed. Afterwards with cheers, songs and dances, the Pratimas were carried to the temple in the procession led by our youth band and on the red carpet. The atmosphere was one of joyous excitement.
Day Two began with a Bhaktamar Pooja program conducted by Bhattarak Shri Charukirthiji with approximately 150 families participating. It was done with a great sense of spirituality.
On Day Three we celebrated Panch Kalyanak Pooja conducted by our Shankheshwar Parshvanath Mandal. The attendance was beyond our expectations.
Days Four and Five there was Padmavati Devi Pooja and activities which included Namokar Mantra Jaap and lectures by invited dignitaries - Kastursagarji Maharaj, Bhattarakji, Amrendra Muniji, and Samaniji Madhurpragna and Charitpragna.
Day Six festivities included Siddha Chakra Poojan conducted by Shri Babubhai Kadiwala and an evening Bhavna.
On Day Seven the festivities started in the morning with Adhaar Abhishek Pooja. In the afternoon, Babubhai Kadiwala directed the stage program of Bhagwan Mahavir's Janma Kalyanak followed by Bhavna in the evening.
Day Eight was a spectacular mile-long procession which included a horse driven buggy, 3 floats, a convertible and other passenger cars. Approximately 1,500 people participated in the procession which was led by a Jain Youth Band and included Raas-Garba and chanters. The procession was followed by a public meeting addressed by Kastursagarji, Bhattarakji, Amrendra Muniji, Samani Madhurpragnaji, Samani Charitpragnaji, Pandit Dharamchand, Sulekh Jain, JAINA's president, Manibhai Mehta, Prakash Parikh, President of Gujarati Samaj, Virendra Parikh, President of Vishva Hindu Parishad, the Indian Vice-Counsel in Houston and our U.S. Congresswoman, Sheila Lee Jackson. Chief Trustee, Udai Jain and President, Bharat Shah of Jain Society welcomed everyone.
The Pratishtha Committee Chairperson, Kishor Doshi introduced the dignitaries. In the evening there was a cultural pro
from left to right, Rushabhdev. Mahavir Swami Parshvanath at the Houston Jain Temple
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Kalyanji Pedhi; Shri Shantilal Shah, Chief Trustee, Dharanidhar Temple and Kumarpal Desai for all the help, coordination and guidance.
WEST Chandrakant Parekh
Regional Editor
A beautiful souvenir book was published to commemorate the event and was inaugurated by Shri Arvindbhai Pannalal Sheth, the Chief Trustee of Shankheshwar Parshvanath Temple, India.
Our young people planned several events, including a Siddha Chakra Pooja and Adhaar Abhishek Pooja in English. The bolis were done in terms of Tapasya, Maun and other rituals. In addition, our youngsters lectured, had games and other programs. They helped organize activities to take care of the younger children and participated in the cultural pro- grams and band.
The Society would like to offer special thanks to the Shankheshwar Parshvanath Temple in procuring Gabharo, Sheth Anandji Kalyanji's Pedhi in procuring marble for the floor and Dharanidhar Temple, for procur- ing temple articles Arvindbhai Sheth, Chief Trustee of Shankheshwar temple; Shri Shrenikbhai Sheth, Chief Trustee of Anandji
Los Angeles, CA
The Jain Center of Southern California has elected a new Board of Directors under the leadership of Virendra Shah, President.
The Jain Center Youth Council (JCYC) has elected a new Executive Committee under the leadership of Shayna Parekh, President. Over 150 young people participate in Sunday religious and language classes, additional activities include: visits to amusement
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gram at the Stafford Civic Center in which 90 youngsters participated.
The morning of day nine began with 108 Arhat Abhishek Mahapooja and was followed by Pratima Sthapan of Tirthankar Bhagwan and Dev-Devis and chanting of mantras by Shri Babubhai Kadiwala, Maharaj Kastursagarji, Shri Bhattarakji and Shri Amrendra Muniji.
It was a once-in-a-life-time experience. The temple was packed to capacity and a helicopter showered flowers at the exact time of Pratishtha. The new temple was formally opened on day ten. Sattar Bhedi Pooja was performed.
We were very fortunate to have Muni Shri Kastursagarji Maharaj and Bhattarak Shri Charukirthiji from India to help guide us through the Pratishtha Mahotsav. Shri Amrendra Muni and Samaniji Madhurpragna and Charitpragna also came to bless the occasion. Arvindbhai and Padmaben Sheth and Kumarpal and Pratimaben Desai graced the occasion. Babubhai Kadiwala and his group of musicians directed the rituals and festivities. We were also honored to have the presence of Manibhai Mehta, Sulekh Jain, Niranjan Shah and Hirabhai Kobawala of Chicago, Girish Shah of Los Angeles, Pravin Shah of Raleigh, NC, Premchand Gada from Lubbock, TX., Dilip Shah, Pradeep Shah and Pradhuman Zaveri from Dallas, TX and our past presidents Dipak Shah from Atlanta, Dinesh Chheda from New Jersey and Jayant Mehta from California.
The arrangements, menus and quality of food was excellent. The food was served in the tent specially erected for the occasion. A total of 16 meals were served ranging from 400 to 1,300 servings per meal.
The members of the Society participated and gave generously to the 300+ bolis and also made donations for the Mahotsav. Our contributions exceeded $ 500,000.
We received "Best Wishes" from dignitaries in India, Acharya Maharajs, the Governor of Texas, Houston's Mayor and the US Senator from Texas. A full page article with pictures appeared in the Houston Chronicle. Articles also appeared in the Indo-American News and the India Herald as well as several newspapers in India. The news was broadcasted on local CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX affiliate TV stations.
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Giv Daya and Vegetarianism News
parks, picnics, a visit to a Buddhist Temple, participation in youth debates, and planning for the YJA convention. For more information, please call Shayna Parekh at 310/8651679.
An architect has been selected to begin the design of Phase II of the Jain Bhavan. The new and renovated facilities will include a large meeting hall, a dining hall, several classrooms and swadhyay rooms, a library, an exhibition hall, bookstore, and an expanded Derasar. A carved wooden replica of the Temple of Palitana, will be integrated into the project.
vegetarians? Their silence leaves us questioning if they can be trusted. In other words: "get with it, Pizza Hut!" Explain yourselves, and prove that you
San Diego, CA
The Jain Society of San Diego has elected a new Committee under the leadership of Sukumar Shah, President.
A question/answer-type meeting was held on March 29, 1996 with Professor P. Jaini of the University of California, Berkeley. Over 100 people attended Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 1996. The children presented an outstanding program.
VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES
IN YOUR HOME A Fun Way to Spread Ahimsa!
More and more North Americans want to become vegetarian for various reasons: health, respect for animals, and environmental concerns. But many of them need help with the most important part of becoming vegetarian - making vegetarian meals! Because, they don't know how to cook! We, as lifelong vegetarians, can easily support them in changing their lifestyles.
We have started offering vegetarian cooking classes in our homes. We have discovered how wonderful it feels to see our students progress, and to see people who never thought they could cook vegetarian, making delicious meatless meals with our help! So if you feel like being interested in getting involved, or if you need any help, or have questions, or need a little encouragement, call:
Madhu Gangwal919-544-3612 Devi Teli
908-745-7205 Surabhi Shah 919-833-2548
Sacramento, CA
The Jain Center of Greater Sacramento was established in 1995. About 45 families meet every Sunday at a warehouse facility which serves as a place of worship that was donated by Manharbhai Patel. Every second Sunday of the month, a host family serves dinner. Anyone who has Jain beliefs is invited to participate with these families in chanting Namokar Mantra and bhajans. For more information please call Naresh Jain at 916/ 488-2601.
MAD COW'S DISEASE We are deeply saddened to learn of the millions of cows in the U.K. which will be put to death, due to concerns about Mad Cow's Disease, or, BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy).
How did it spread to such a large number of cows? The animal industry's view of the cow as a machine results in their complete disregard for ethics, or the health and well-being of these gentle creatures. Cows are routinely rendered remains of other dead cows, sheep, and other animals!! This unnatural act thus has turned a vegetarian animal into a non-vegetarian - or worse yet, a cannibal!
Why would the animal industry 'feed dead animals to other animals? As Howard Lyman explained on "Oprah", it costs about a hundred dollars to properly dispose of a diseased dead cow. But by "rendering" her, and using it as feed for other cows, agri-businesses not only avoid paying this amount, they save on feed also. This has accelerated the spread of bovine disease. So recently it has been banned in the U.K. as a result of concerns about B.S.E. but is still widespread in the U.S.! So far the U.S. FDA and the USDA have turned a blind eye to this issue.
Let the FDA and the USDA know your views. Write a brief postcard to:
Food and Drug Commission 5600 Fishers Ln., #1471 Rockville, MD 20857 Department of Agriculture 14th St & Independence Av, SW Washington, DC 20250
Tell them that it is time that the animal industries paid for proper waste management, and that they should not get any special treatment from the government. Remind them that public health and ethics come first.
We liv Daya Committee) have written letters to U.K officials, in protest to this large-scale disregard for life.
PIZZA HUT UPDATE The Jain Community should be proud of standing up to Pizza Hut! Hundreds of Jains called them to express their displeasure at finding out that their pizza sauce contained beef base. But their Customer Service representatives were trained to distract and diffuse all inquiries on this issue they did everything from pleading ignorance to denying that beef base was ever used! But many Jains were not satisfied with this ambiguous response, and asked for a written statement.
The various written statements from them, however, conflicted with each other! Some letters said that their pizza sauce contained beef base; others said that only their bread stick sauce and stuffed-crust pizza sauce have nonvegetarian ingredients. Has the public pressure now made them switch to a veggie base? Or do they not know what they're using? When asked to explain these contradictions, they were unable to provide an explanation.
So where does this leave pizza-loving
San Francisco, CA
The Young Jains of America will be hosting the Second Biennial Convention this year in San Francisco, CA from July 4 to 7, 1996. The theme “Jainism: Integrating Philosophy and Practice will provide a unique forum to explore Jain philosophy, rituals, beliefs and ideas among groups of Jain young people from the United States, Canada and Europe. A record number of young people have registered to attend this event. For more information and registration, please call Srenik Mehta at 510/649-1615 or Rakesh Shah at 510/623-8981.
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AFFILIATE NEWS
International Mahavir Jain Mission, Siddhachalam, encourages all local area Jain Centers to visit and utilize this Tirth for their programs. A new committee has been formed with the support and cooperation of the Trustees, JAINA and the Jain Centers in the area that is working on resolving some of the difficulties at the Tirth. For more information please call Khushal Bhaiji at 216-2377589.
Gurudev Chitrabhanuhji
Gurudev Chitrabhanuji's Schedule, 1996
Jain Social Group, Los Angeles, has elected a new executive committee which includes Dhiren Mehta, President; Jiten Vasa, Vice President; Raksha Dudheker, Secretary; Dinesh Shah, Treasurer; Rajen Dhami, Public Relations. Members-at-large include: Amrit Bhandari, Rahul Jhobalia, Mayank Shah, and Nauka Shah. A host of events have been planned for the 1996 season. These events include: dinner and entertainment programs, attending a Gujarati play, an overnight picnic, a talent show and a medical expo in collaboration with the Jain Center of Southern California. For more information please call Dhiren Mehta at 714/826-3579.
Jain Association of Young Adults (JAYA), Los Angeles, has elected a new executive committee which includes Neha Shah, President: Ashita Shah, Vice President: Rikin Shah, Secretary: Vaishalee Shah, Treasurer: Sachin Shah, Public Relations. Members-at-large include Harit Parekh, Pina Shah, Shradha Dedhia, and Jalpa Dalal. "Jivan Sanskar," an interactive workshop with emphasis on Ahimsa, animals, environment and their interconnection, led by Rae Sikora and Zoe Weil of Philadelphia, PA was organized in March, 1996. A large group of JAYA and JCYC (Jain Center Youth Council, Los Angeles) members are planning to attend YJA's Second Biennial Convention from July 4-7, 1996 in San Francisco, CA. For more information please call Neha Shah at 310/402-1155.
May - 12 Pramoda Chitrabhanu - Elmhurst, NY, Young
sters program, 516/829-3316 25 Buffalo, NY, Pratishtha Mahotsav, 716/773-1314 8 Pramoda Chitrabhanu - Whitemore Lake, MI,
313/449-2101 15 New York, NY, Seminar, 212/362-6483 23 Pramoda Chitrabhanu - Elmhurst, NY,
Parents, 516/829-3316 July - 4 San Francisco, YJA Convention, 510/482-8272
26 Manhattan, NY, Gurudev's Birthday Celebration
212/362-6483 27 Chicago, IL, 708/699-1294
29 Los Angeles, CA, 714/898-3156 August- 3 Johnstown, PA, World Vegetarian Congress,
518/568-7970 10 Whitmore Lake, MI, 313/449-2101 17 Monroe, CT, 203/452-1619 18 Trumbull, CT, 203/397-5086
31 St. Paul, MN, 612/636-1075 Sept. - 8-18 Paryushana, Antwerp, Belgium 03/225-0568
Kachchhi Oswal Jain Association of North America (KOJAIN), has been formed by 700 families living in the United States and Canada. Following an approval of the constitution an executive committee has been elected which includes Harilal ShahCA, President; Damji Rambhia-CT, Vice President; Navin DedhiaCA, Secretary; and Kala Jain-VA, Treasurer. Regional Directors include Dinesh Chheda-NJ, Nalini Dharamsey-CA, Manoj DharamsiVA, Premchand Gada-TX, Mulchand Gala-OH, Pinky Jain-NY, Rukmini Kenia-MA, Kalyanji Mota-CA, Shefali Rambhia- Ont., Sandeep Savla-GA), and Laxmichand Shah-IL. Kachchhi Oswals converted from Rajput to Jain and were originally established in Oshla Nagri of Rajasthan before migrating to Kachchh, the largest Taluka of Gujarat State in India. For more information please call Harilal Shah at 510/487-9380.
Weekend Schedule April, 10, 17, 42 May, 1, 8, 15, 22
June, 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 10, 17, 26 = (Birthday, Friday)
August, 7, 14, 21, 28
Shree Mahavir Jain Foundation, Santa Ana, is involved in a number of activities including daily feeding over 500 birds daily, distribution of cassettes on Jain lectures by Bandhu Triputi, Chitrabhanuji, and Atmarthi Sudhaben Sheth and distribution of literature for senior citizens seeking information on medical benefits, social security, supplemental income, immigration and other topics. For more information please call Navalbhai Shah at 714/253-9522.
The Jain Meditation International Center, Box 244, Ansonia Station, New York, NY 10023-0244, Phone and Fax: 212/ 362-6483. Gurudev Chitrabhanuji's 75th birthday and 25th Anniversary of his coming to North America will celebrated this year.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
Ahimsa Day Celebration
Chair - Surendra Singhvi
The first four books have been developed for children ages 3 to 7 and include:
• Coloring Book. • Dot to Dot Book. • Alphabet - Part I. • Jain Lessons - 1.
Jains should plan to celebrate Ahimsa Day on October 1, 1996. An Ahimsa Award in memory of Acharya Sushil Kumarji will be presented on Ahimsa Day at Siddhachalam. For more information on these events or those wishing to join this committee, please call Surendra Singhvi at 513/885-7414.
Animal Compassion and Vegetarianism Chair - Narendra Sheth
The second group of four books have been developed for children ages 8 to 11 and include:
• Alphabet - Part II. • Jain Lessons - 2. • Jain Skits. • Jain Stories.
Each set is beautifully printed with color pictures and valuable material on Jainism. A complete set is available for a suggested donation of $25. payable to JAINA. A set of pictorial story books is also available and can be ordered for a suggested donation of $15, payable to JAINA
In addition, a CD ROM is being prepared. This CD will have information on Jainism, Jain Temples and Jain Organizations. It will be distributed to all Jain Centers and at the YJA Convention. The Committee and JAINA would like to thank the sponsors of this project for their generosity. For more information about these educational material please call Prem Gada in Lubbock, TX at 806/ 793-8555 or 806/794-4777.
This committee is working on three major projects - preparation of a booklet entitled "Jainism and Animal Issues," organizing "Jivan Sanskar" an interactive workshops throughout North America and participation in the YJA Convention.
The "Jainism and Animal Issues" booklet will address various issues relating to Jain beliefs on what we eat, what we wear, how we learn and how we entertain ourselves. There will be a special emphasis on cosmetics and household goods with a list of 150 manufacturers who do not use any animal ingredients in their products and who do not perform testing on animals. In addition, there will be a list of nearly 500 retail stores and mail order outlets in the United States and Canada which stock cruelty-free items.
The booklet is scheduled to be published before the YJA Convention in July, 1996 and will be sent to all the Jain families. The entire project will cost approximately $10,000 and donations are needed to defray the cost.
The "Jivan Sanskar," interactive workshops that have an emphasis on Ahimsa, animals, environment and their interconnection, that are led by Rae Sikora and Zoe Weil of Philadelphia, have proven successful in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Raleigh. Plans are being made to hold these workshops in Chicago, Dallas, and Houston.
Several workshops of this type will be organized for the YJA Convention in San Francisco. For more information about any of these projects please call Narendra Sheth at 619/693-8272.
All those interested in expressing their opinion or having more information about the slaughter of millions of cows in England should contact Dilip Shah at: 215/561-0581 or Fax 215/561-0758 or toll free at 1-800-392-3237 or Email at dilip@aol.com or his home page at www.mad-cow.com.
World Community Service: Dhiraj Shah - Chair
With the help of the Jain Center of America, NY, the World Community Service presented a check for $7,000 to Dr. Anil Patel, director of the Women's Health Center. The Center is located on the banks of the Narmada River which borders Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
The Center trains traditional birth attendants in safe, modern methods of child delivery and helps fulfill an overwhelming demand for Pre and Post-Natal care by offering a hygienic and safe clinic and delivery room.
The World Community Service would like to thank all those who have contributed to this very worthy cause. For more information please contact Dhiraj Shah at 716/282-3018.
The Jain Center of Southern California once again helped to raise over $30,000 for the Bidada Medical Camp held from January 31 - February 10, 1996. Over 14,700 patients were examined and 410 operations were performed.
Library and Education
Chair - Prem Gada
A milestone has been reached in the development of a curriculum for JAINA's Education program. We now have a set of eight books which have been printed. Each set is divided into two groups.
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Young Minds
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Convention planning, fundraising sails at full speed
of America and Canada," comments YJA les), to name a few. The convention will also By Mintu Turakhia, YJA (West)
Co-Chair Amit Shah. “I'm confident that the feature Yoga and Preksha Dhyan workshops,
support is out there. We just need to let ev- as well as organized social and cultural acWith the Young Jains of America (YJA) eryone know what we're doing and why we tivities to give youths a chance to mingle Convention less then two months away, the need their help."
and make new friends. San Francisco Convention Committee The response to the convention has been If you are interested in helping plan ac(SFCC) and YJA have shifted planning into overwhelming, with over 700 applications tivities or anything else, please contact YJA/ overdrive, with most major arrangements to date. With participants from over 30 states, SFCC (names and numbers listed on next complete.
Canada, and the U.K., the convention proves page). Over a dozen Jain youth groups and cen- to be a truly international event. “Our goal ters in North America have been working is to provide youth with a diverse educational with the 60-member San Francisco Conven- forum that will help them better understand Highlights of YJA: tion Committee (SFCC) for the past seven Jainism in the context of their own lives,"
Recent projects, future plans months. "We hope these efforts will commented Site Coordinator Sonali strengthen and expand Jain youth activities Kapadia. "That's why we chose 'Integrat- October 1995 and develop stronger ties among youth ing Philosophy and Practice as this year's
• Host City Selected for 1996 YJA Convention around the country," commented Activities theme."
• San Francisco Convention Committee (SFCC) Coordinator Seema Bhimani. Speakers include spiritual guide Gurudev
formalized Meanwhile, YJA has begun a national ef- Chitrabhanuji and noted Jain teacher January 1996 fort to raise $30,000 for the convention and Praveen Shah, as well as other religious, YJA/SFCC Executive Board meeting in San future YJA activities. In March, the Jain academic, and community leaders. Youths Francisco Center of Northern California held a Sangeet will also attend workshops presented by their
February program benefit and $10,000 in ticket and peers, including Jain Art and History (De- • St. Louis, Atlanta selected as Foster Focus Cities raffle sales alone. "With a total goal of troit), Anektantevada (Texas/Arizona), and
Young Minds published and mailed to 1200 $50,000, we need to rally support from all "Scientific Aspects of Jainism" (Los Ange
YJA members March
• Convention enrollment reaches record numbers
• SFCC Sangeet benefit raises $13,000 Members can now vote to select Executive Board April
• Redesigned YJA internet home page introduced has three general coordinators who are cho- YJA membership reaches 1600 by Anish Makim, YJA (Northeast) sen by the board at the beginning of the term. May
To ease the transition for this first elec- • YJA begins national fundraising campaign to Worried about the future of Jain youth? tion, there will be one position per region reach $30,000 goal Should YJA and other youth groups be do- open for election. This will prevent a poten- • YJA Election candidate nominations begin ing more? Well here's your opportunity to tially high turnover from disrupting board July get directly involved with YJA.
continuity, particularly since we expect the • Second Biennial YJA Convention For the first time in its history YJA will upcoming convention to cause youth inter- • Release of convention issue of Young Minds be opening up its executive board positions est to be greater than ever. The returning July-August to general elections by its members. Cur- board members will also be able to better • YJA Executive Board Elections rently, YJA is divided up into six regions, guide the newly-elected board members. August with two board members each: Northeast, Elections will be conducted by mail fol- • New YJA board term and fiscal year begin Mid-Atlantic, South, Southeast, Midwest, lowing the convention (via ballots in Young • Post-convention issue of Young Minds and West. In addition, the Executive Board
published (continued on p. 15)
YJA overhauls board selection
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Despite convention, financial strain, YJA continues towards its mission with new programs and activities
Foster Focus is another of YJA's current projects. This "adopt-a-center" program allows youth groups across North America to work on nationally-driven projects. This year, the Atlanta Jain youth group is coordinating an exhibit and poster session for the convention, while the St. Louis youth are compiling the second edition of the YJA Scrapbook.
his team, much of the literature is almost complete. For our local representatives (we have at least one such youth liaison for almost every Jain organization in North America), we plan to distribute a YJA Resource Kit containing information ranging from lists of external organizations to outlines of activities with the youth groups can do. In order to expand our youth network around the world, YJA plans to develop active relationships with international contacts in the United Kingdom, Africa, and India.
If you have access to the internet, then you can find a storehouse of information and the latest news on the YJA Home Page (www.utexas.edu/students/yjal). Our recently redesigned web site features up-todate information on YJA, international, and regional news concerning Jain youths. You can even register as a YJA member on-line. The home page has proven to be a great medium of communication.
Of course, there is still much more YJA would like to accomplish. Future projects include distributing a comprehensive educational binder that outlines that Jainism in a simple, yet thorough and easy-to-read way. Thanks to the work of Dr. Prem Gada and
by Amit Shah, YJA (Midwest) and Mintu Turakhia, YJA (West)
"To establish a network to share Jain heritage and religion through youth."
That is the mission of YJA. More specifically, our goal is to: 1) increase interaction among Jain youths across America; 2) give youths an opportunity to explore, learn, and understand Jain philosophy, history, and dharma.
This year's biggest project is the Second Biennial YJA Convention. With 600 participants (up from 425 two years ago), a planning committee of over 60 people, and an operating budget of $150,000, this is quite easily the largest event of its kind. Certainly, this is no easy task, which is why we've established a separate San Francisco Convention Committee (SFCC). Through a collaboration with SFCC and Jain centers and youth groups all across North America, we are certain that we will have an educational and memorable second convention.
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Express yourself (art, film, anything!) at the YJA Convention!
YJA moves to elect board members
Young Jains of America YJA Executive Board Chairpersons Amit Shah (Midwest) . 612-425-9757
ashah@biosci.cbs.umn.edu cultural, religious, philosophical, and social Nikhil Shah (Mid-Atlantic). 202-676-7877 by Ruturaaj Kalamkar, YJA (South) experiences of Jainism. We encourage ex- nickshah@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
General hibits relating to the convention theme, Young Jains of America (YJA), the Jain
Bijal Ajmera (South) 918-747-7677 "Jainism: Integrating Philosophy and Prac- Liza Baid (Northeast) . 514-466-4057 Youth Society of Greater Atlanta (JYSGA)
Finance tice," but it is not a requirement. and the Jain Center of Greater Saint Louis
Darshan Shah (West). 303-452-4277
The scrapbook is a yearbook-style exhibit Fundraising are joining efforts to put together an assortthat will highlight activities and members
Anish Makim (Northeast). 905-430-0522 ment of incredible exhibits, including the
Membership of Jain youths from across North America. Shalin Mehta. 410-771-0251 YJA North American Scrapbook, for the We would like you to send pictures, articles,
Public Relations Second Biennial Young Jains of America
Sonal Shah (Mid-Atlantic). 610-358-2543 or material that represents your youth group. Convention.
Mintu Turakhia (West) 510-548-6120 Be creative, be free, be Jain!
Events Currently, JYSGA is coordinating the conFor more information, please contact:
Mayur Mehta (Southeast) . 615-648-9535 vention exhibition while the St. Louis Youth
Records
JYSGA/Exhibits: Dimple Shah (770-723- Ruturaaj Kalamkar (South) 409-693-3411 Group is assembling the North American 0308, dimpleshah@aol.com); St. Louis/
JAINA Laison Scrapbook. Both groups would like help
Pravin Mehta . 615-648-9535 North American Scrapbook: Pooja Kapadia from Jain centers across North America to ( 31 4 - 5 3 2 - 0 1 36,
S.F. Convention Committee put together a successful exhibition! Exhib
Chairpersons S990392@umslvma.umsc.edu); YJA Coor
Rish Mehta . 510-649-8473 its may address any topics relevant to the dinator: Ruturaaj Kalamkar.
rish@uclink2.berkeley.edu Rakesh Shah . 510-623-8981 rshah@dnet.delta.org Activities Seema Bhimani • 510-482-0860
Finance (continued from page 13)
If are interested in becoming a YJA Board
Aarti Bakshi. 510-742-9331 Minds, YJA's official newsletter) in late Member or learning about how you can Fundraising
Hemal Shah • 510-657-5927 July and early August. We believe that the make a difference at the international level,
Public Relations convention and related publicity will give please contact Anish Makim, YJA Election Tejal Shah. 510-657-2349
Registration as many Jain youths as possible an opportu- Coordinator, at 905 430-0522
Srenik Mehta . 510-649-1615 nity to learn about YJA and take part in the maki2660@machl.wlu.ca). Please keep in Site election process. To ensure fairness of re- mind that we are also looking for new local
Sonali Kapadia. 408-268-0193
Souvenir gional representation, YJA members will representatives, who serve as liaisons from Mintu Turakhia . 510-548-6120 only have the opportunity to vote for posi- their local Jain community to YJA. You can Transportation
Tushar Shah. 408-281-1668 tions in their own regions.
help make a difference! YJA/SFCC is subsidizing almost $50,000 for the convention! Can we count on
Papers, essays, short stories, columns, art, and poetry are invited for the Young you to help?
Minds Commemorative Souvenir Edition of the Second Biennial YJA Convention to
be held July 4-6, 1996 in San Francisco, CA. · get wired to YJA:
Submissions may address any topics relevant to the cultural, religions, philosophiweb: www.utexas.edu/students/yja/ cal, and social experiences of Jain youths in North America and around the world. email: yja.uts.cc.utexas.edu
Submissions relating to the convention theme, "Jainism: Interlacing Philosophy and
Practice," are highly encouraged. However, submissions are not restricted to the above Young Minds
topics, and individuals are encouraged to submit any original work which they find
relevant. STAFF: Editor & Design Mintu Turakhia
Submissions will be selected for publication using several criteria, including (but
not limited to) clarity, content, originality, clarity, and relevance to high school, colTo contact YJA:
lege, pre-professional, and professional Jain youth. All submissions must be reE-mail: yja@uts.cc.utexas.edu WWW: http://www.utexas.edu/student/yja
ceived by June 1, 1996. (Please see above for contacts of board members)
Information & Submissions: Young Jalns of America (YJA) is the umbrella youth organiza tion of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America Mintu Turakhia. Young Minds /YJA.33654 Caliban Dr. Fremont, CA 94555 (JAINA). The mission of YJA is to be recognized nationally and internationally as an umbrella youth organization for establish
(510) 548-6120. E-mail: mintu@po.eecs.berkeley.edu ing a network to share Jain heritage and religion through youth.
Call for Papers
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YJA needs your help.
As you may know, YJA is planning the biggest ever Jain youth convention, with over 500 participants and a budget of $150,000. Yes, we are charging registration fees, but we kept the fees low so that youths (mostly non-working students) could still afford to come.
We thus need to raise $50,000....
and we've been steadily approaching this goal, thanks to the help of many. The Jain Center of Northern California held a Sangeet fundraise r that raised $10,000 from tickets and raffle sales in a single night! In addition, the Northern California Jain community has also pledged another $7,000 to the convention. Now, that's incredible. Unfortunately, we still need to raise more. But if Northern California can do it, then why can't the rest of us?
If you can give us $125, then we'll give you a business card ad space
(and yes, it's tax deductible)
As a token of appreciation, YJA will recognize your family or business in a 2" x 3.5" space in the convention souvenir edition of Young Minds. You can publish an advertisement for your business, or you can let us design a "Thank you" note addressed to your family. The choice is yours. If you would like to donate more (and we would be very happy if you do),. here's the scale: $250: 1/4-page ad; $350: 1/2 page ad; $500: full page ad. Of course, $125 is not any sort of minimum; we will gratefully accept any donation what you can provide. If you would like to support us on behalf of your business, you can contact us for our Corporate Benefits Plan, a sophisticated set of benefits that can help greatly publicize your company. And remember:
Best of all, you're supporting Jain youth
And that's better than any size ad. So please help us by sending in your check today!
YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA (YJA) SECOND BIENNIAL CONVENTION "Jainism: Integrating Philosophy and Practice"
Non-profit #501-C3
DATE:
ADDRESS:
DONATION AMOUNT: $
NAME:
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Thank You for your charitable contribution!
Please make checks payable to: YJA/JAINA All donations are tax-deductible in USA Receipts and an "advertisement design form" will be mailed to you within seven days. Please mail the bottom portion of this form and your charitable contribution to: Young Jains of America⚫ c/o Darshan Shah, Finance 1592 East 133rd Ave. Thornton, CO 80241
For Corporate Sponsorship Packages, please contact Hemal Shah (510-6575927) or Anish Makim (905-430-0522).
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MALE
M237: Gujarati parents invite responses for their very handsome, US born son, April, '68, 6'0", M. D., currently doing residency. Please send returnable photo with bio-data.
M254: Gujarati parents seek responses from bright, beautiful, family oriented girls for handsome, fair, well groomed, vegetarian son, born Feb., '68, 5'10", 165 lbs, B. S. (E.E.), well employed. Call: 301/948-2978.
M361: Gujarati parents from New York, invite responses for their US raised son, born Jan,. '70, 5'4", 130 lbs, M. D., doing residency, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 718/463-7609.
M452: Gujarati parents invite responses for handsome, vegetarian, smart son, born March, '69, 5'10", 145 lbs, M.S. (Comp. Sc.), well employed in TX from suitable match. Call: 214/550-1281or in Bombay, Phone: 6207482.
M458: Gujarati uncle invite responses for handsome, vegetarian, talented, nephew, born Sept., '71, 5'6", 140 lbs, B.S. (ME), well employed in MI, from educated, cultured girls. Call: 810/979-9678.
M459: Gujarati parents invite responses for their vegetarian, handsome, son, born Sept., '68, 5'8", 155 lbs, M.S. (Comm.), D.C.A., employed (innocently divorced. brief marriage of 2 weeks) from suitable match. Call: 334/687-3779.
M468: Gujarati parents invite responses for US born, handsome, professional son, born Jan., '70, 5'10", 165 lbs, B.A., from cultured, beautiful girls. Call: 513/4896264.
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M470: Alliance invited for intelligent, professional, very good looking vegetarian Gujarati boy, born Aug., '69, 5'8", 135 lbs, double M.S., well employed, from educated suitable match. Call: 313/913-4829.
M471: Responses invited for Gujarati, good looking US citizen boy, born, March, '68, 5'8", 160 lbs, M.S. ('96), well employed with GE, from educated, suitable match. Call: 812/876-7685.
M472: Responses invited by Gujarati parents for their handsome, vegetarian, US raised, professional son, born Sept., '71, 5'6", 165 lbs, M.S. (ME), well employed, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 516/ 334-8196.
M474: Alliance invited for handsome, vegetarian, talented Gujarati boy, born Dec., '69, 5'8", 142 lbs, B.S. (IIT), M.S. (IE), well employed, from suitable match. Call: 616/784-3704.
M477: Hindi Oswal parents invite responses for very handsome, US citizen son, born July, '70, 5'4", 120 lbs, B.S. (ME), well employed, from cultural, pretty, educated girls. Call: 810/788-2876.
M478: Jain Oswal parents invite correspondence from jain strict vegetarian, educated, family oriented girls, for handsome, vegetarian, US born son, Sept., '69, 5'11", 145 lbs, B.S. (E.E.), Ph.D. ('97).
M479: Responses invited by Gujarati parents for their good looking, intelligent, vegetarian, US born boy, Oct. '69, 5'9", 160 lbs, M.D., doing residency, from educated, cultured girls.
M480: Hindi speaking parents invite alliance for vegetarian, good looking, US citizen son, born Sept. '69, 5'8", 135 lbs, B.S. (Env. Eng.), well employed, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 916/668-8616.
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M489: Gujarati parents invite responses for their very handsome, fair, talented, vegetarian, US born son, March, '71, 5'9", 155 lbs, M. S. (Comp. Eng.) from Cornell Un., very well employed, from pretty, cultured, educated girls. Call: 410/771-0251or Fax: 410/561-1150.
M491: Hindi Oswal parents invite responses for handsome, US born son, Sept. '71, 5'8", 140 lbs, M. D. ('96), from beautiful, educated, vegetarian, cultured girls. Please send bio-data and returnable photo. Call: 216/838-1372.
M493: Hindi speaking parents invite responses for their good looking, intelligent, son, born July, '69, 5'10", 140 lbs, B.Com, own travel business in NY, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 718/831-0147.
M496: Alliance invited for Gujarati, good looking, smart, vegetarian boy, born Oct. '67, 5'7", 120 lbs, M. S. (Comp. Sc.), well employed, from cultured, educated, pretty girls. Call: 614/851-9201.
AM101: Responses invited for handsome, accomplished, vegetarian, US raised, Gujarati boy, 26, 5'6", B. S. (Fin.), B. A. (Eco.), Own successful enterprise, from educated, cultured girls. Call: 201/6808052 or 201/338-3719.
AM:122: Gujarati parents invite correspondence for their very good looking, intelligent, vegetarian, US raised son, born Dec., '68, 5'9", 160 lbs, B. S. (Fin.), pursuing C.P.A., entrepreneur.
AM123: For their MSEE US patent owner, financially successful, exceptionally handsome, very light skinned, 6'1", March, '70, athletic son, highly prestigious and educated Gujarati family seeks very beautiful, light skinned, tall, educated girls. Call: 714/544-5005.
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AM 124: For their J.D.(Law) and M.B.A., economically well placed, exceptionally handsome, very light skinned, 6'1", March, '69, athletic son, very prestigious and educated Gujarati family seeks very beautiful, light skinned, tall, educated girls. Call: 714/544-5005.
F324: Gujarati surgeon invite correspon- dence from highly educated professionals for his daughter, born Nov., '70, 5'2", slim, fair, beautiful, intelligent and well versed with Indian culture, M.S. (Economy) from very prestigious school. She visits India on regular basis. Call: 301/983-8597.
F457: Responses invited for Gujarati, pretty, slim, vegetarian, US citizen girl, born July, '72,5'6", 110 lbs, B.S. (Chem. Eng.), well employed, from educated, cultured boys. Call: 219/865-8146.
AM162: Responses invited for enterpris- ing, vegetarian, good looking, Gujarati boy, born July, 63, 5'6", 130 lbs, (attended college 2 yrs) owns well set business in TX, from suitable match. Call:713/463-8736.
F356: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, talented, vegetarian US raised daughter, born June, '68, 5'1", 110 lbs, M. D., doing residency, from well educated, pro- fessional boys. Call: 908/665-4124.
F460: Physician brother invite responses for vegetarian, pretty sister, born Nov., '54, 5'0", 110 lbs, (never married) B. S. (Microbiology), experienced Lab Technician, from suitable match. Call: 216/8358408.
AM163: Alliance invited for handsome, accomplished, vegetarian, US raised, Gujarati boy, 26, 5'6", B. S. (Fin.), B.A. (Eco.), Owns successful enterprise, from educated, cultured girls. Call: 201/680- 8052 or 201/338-3719.
F358: Gujarati parents from MN, invite responses from professionals for their attractive, intelligent, vegetarian, US born daughter, Oct., '71, 5'4", 125 lbs, B. A. (Eco.), presently employed in NJ as an analyst. Call: 6127425-0016.
F461: Gujarati parents invite responses for attractive, slim, vegetarian daughter, born Oct., '70, 5'4", 110 lbs, B. S., well employed, from cultured, educated boys. Call: 908/422-0739.
F462: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, fair, vegetarian daughter, born April, '74,5'2", 115 lbs, studied Medical Admin. (Texas school), employed, from cultured, educated boys. Call: 713/688-6440..
AM169: Gujarati parents invite responses for their handsome, intelligent, vegetarian, US citizen son, born March, 69,5'9", 150 lbs, M. S., (EE) from Johns Hopkins Un., well employed, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 410/536-0162.
F426: Gujarati parents invite responses for smart, attractive, slim, vegetarian, US born daughter, June. '71,5'4", B.A., employed, (she lived in India for 6 years), from cultured, educated boys. Call: 215/396-7641.
F463: Responses invited for Gujarati, good looking, vegetarian girl, born Oct., '62, 5'2", 110 lbs, B. Com., L.L.B., employed, from suitable match. Call: 713/460-2819.
FEMALE
F453: Jain Oswal parents invite responses for beautiful, intelligent, vegetarian daughter, born August, '73, 5'6", 146 lbs, B. S. (M. E.), pursuing M. S. at Un. of Virginia. Call: 804/295-0852 or parents in UAE, Phone: 971-4-449549.
F043: Gujarati parents invite responses from professional boys for their, pretty, attractive, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born April, '63, 5'0", 100 lbs, B.S., pursuing M. S., employed as Chemist.
F464: Gujarati parents invite responses for attractive, pretty, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born June, 174, 5'2", 105 lbs, B.B.A., from educated, cultured boys. Call: 210/546-7572.
F255: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, attractive, talented, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born August, 69, 5'41" 115 lbs, B. S. (EE), well employed, from handsome, professional preferably M. D./ student. Call: 301/948-2978.
F454: Gujarati parents invite responses from professional boys for their US citizen, intelligent, attractive daughter, born Au- gust, '70, 5'5", 115 lbs, M.B.A., C.P.A. track, well employed, enjoys gardening, reading. Please send bio-data and returnable photo.
F465: Parents invite responses from Gujarati, Jain, vegetarian professionals for their beautiful daughter, born May, 73, 5'0", 105 lbs, B.S. (Microbiology), M. S. (Biology). Presently in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 708/517-8323.
F455: Hindi speaking physician parents invite responses for their beautiful, fair, vegetarian daughter, born Nov., '70,5'2", 105 lbs, M. D. (4th year student), from professional Jain boys, preferably M.D. Please send bio-data with returnable photo.
F466: Gujarati, good looking, vegetarian female, born Oct., '56, 4'11", 138 lbs, B.S., employed as C.N.A., invite responses from suitable match. Call: 708/539-9360.
F258: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from professional boys from cultured families, for their slim, very beautiful, fair, US born daughter, August, '71, 5'6" B. S. (Business), pursuing an M.B.A. Please send returnable photo and bio-data.
F456: Parents invite responses for profes- sional boys for their pretty, charming, veg- etarian daughter, born May, '70, 5'8", 140 lbs, B. S. (M. E.), well employed. Call: 410/269-8837.
F311: Responses invited for Gujarati, pretty, smart, vegetarian girl, born Sept., '70,5'2", 97 lbs, B. E. (Electronics) last yr, from educated, cultured boys. She is in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 614/851-9201.
F467: Physician uncle invite responses for Hindi speaking, pretty, slim, attractive, vegetarian, intelligent niece, born August, '72, 5'4", 122 lbs, B. S., employed, from cultured, educated boys. (she is currently in India and willing to settle in USA). Call: 516/747-7235.
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F469: Sister invites responses from professional, cultured, Gujarati boys, for vegetarian, slim, beautiful sister with Indian values, born March, 69, 5'0", 80 lbs, B.S., presently working in India. Call: 908/9061257.
F485: Parents invite responses for their pretty, slim, vegetarian, accomplished daughter, born March, 72, 5'5", 110 lbs, B.D.S. (Dental Surgeon), employed, from professional boys having Indian values. Call: 713/784-5319.
AF87: Oswal Jain parents invite responses from vegetarian, educated professional, sincere, kind, intelligent males, for US born daughter, Dec., '70, 5'3", M.B.A., slim, vegetarian, good looking, cultured and believes in family values. Call: 718/793-7377.
F473: Alliance invited by Gujarati parents for their pretty, slim, attractive, vegetarian, US born daughter, April, '73, 5'5", 110 Ibs, B. S. (Pharmacy), (5/'96), well employed, from cultured, educated boys. Call: 516/334-8196.
F486: Gujarati parents invite correspondence for their US raised, attractive, cultured, vegetarian daughter, born Sept.,m '71, 5'3", 115 lbs, B. A. (Marketing.) and G.G., from caring good looking profes sional males with good sense of humor. Please send returnable photo with bio
AF101: Responses invited for pretty, slim, Gujarati Jain, highly educated, successful professional, vegetarian US citizen girl, born April, '69, 5'3", 100 lbs, from professional boys (US or India). Call: 614/3261352.
data.
F475: Responses invited for attractive, slim, vegetarian, Gujarati girl, born Dec., '66, 5'3", 115 lbs, B. S. (Pharmacy), employed as pharmacist (divorcee, issueless, brief marriage), from cultured, educated boys with Indian values. Call: 718/380-4119.
F487: Responses invited by Oswal parents for their beautiful, slim, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born Dec., '63, 5'6", 140 lbs, M. D., Internist, from professional boys, preferably M.D.
AF121: Our daughter is exceptionally beautiful, very attractive, light skinned, beauty pageant winner, slim, 23, 5'7", M. S., uniquely talented, intelligent, family oriented. Very prestigious, educated Gujarati family seeks compatible match. Call: 714/ 544-5005.
F476: Gujarati parents invite responses from well educated professionals for their pretty, US born/raised daughter, August, '71, 5'4", 105 lbs, M. D. (5/'96), with East/West blend and strong family values. Please send returnable photo with biodata.
F488: Hindi speaking parents invite re- sponses for their pretty, smart, vegetarian daughter, born Nov., '70, 5'4", 120 lbs, B.A., helping family owned travel business, from suitable match. Call: 718/831- 0147.
AF165: Responses invited for pretty, slim, Gujarati, vegetarian girl, born May, '70, 5'2", B. S., D.M.L.T., Lab Technician, from cultured, educated boys. She is currently in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 314/530-0632.
F481: Physician invite responses for his beautiful, slim, vegetarian, US born daugh- ter, Sept., 72, 5'10", 130 lbs, M.D. ('98), from professional boys preferably M.D. Call: 606/297-2626.
F490: Gujarati uncle invite responses from professional, handsome boys for beautiful, talented, vegetarian niece, presently in In- dia and willing to settle in USA, born Feb., '74, 5'3", 115 lbs, B. S. (Biochemistry) from St. Xaviers College. Call: 410/771- 0251or Fax: 410/561-1150.
AF167: Gujarati brother invites responses for his India raised, beautiful sister, born Jan., '72, 5'5", 125 lbs, B. E. (Comp. Sc.), well employed in USA, from well educated, Gujarati, vegetarian, cultured boys. Call: 6197653-0226.
F482: Gujarati family invite responses for vegetarian, attractive daughter, born July, '63, 5'1", 100 lbs, studied Home Sc., employed in Diamond Business, from suit- able cultured match. Call: 201/612-7560.
F492: Responses invited for Gujarati, artractive, talented, vegetarian girl, born April, '73, 5'2", 110 lbs, B. A., from suitable match. Currently visiting Canada and USA. Call: 519/542-3202.
AF168: Gujarati brother invite alliance for his good looking, vegetarian sister, born Nov., '59, 5'0", 107 lbs, M. S. (Accounting.), Diploma Computer Science, employed, from suitable match. Call: 312/ 481-9921.
F483: Alliance invited by Gujarati family for pretty, vegetarian daughter, born June, '66, 5'1", 110 lbs, M. Sc., employed in Diamond Trade, from educated, suitable match. Call: 201/612-7560.
F494: Gujarati parents invite responses for their vegetarian, good looking daughter, born August, '62,5'6", 114 lbs, B.A., from suitable match. Call:713/496-2022.
AF170: Gujarati parents invite responses from cultured, educated boys for their cultured, vegetarian, beautiful, US raised daughter, born Nov., '71, 5'3", Pharmacist, well employed. Call: 717/541-8274.
F484: Jain Oswal parents invite responses from tall, pretty, convent educated, veg etarian, US citizen daughter, born Feb., '60, 5'7", 180 lbs Ph. D., Research Associate, from professional boys.
F495: Gujarati parents invite correspondence for their beautiful, talented, vegetar- ian, US raised daughter, born May, '70, 5'2", 105 lbs, M. D. ('96), from cultured, professional boys, preferably M. D.
AF171:Gujarati physician invites responses for his beautiful, fair and talented daughter, born Feb., '72, 5'5", M.D. ('98), from professional Gujarati boys, preferably M.D. Call: 419/868-7476.
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This is How It Works
Congratulations!!
To:
Hasmukh M. Shah 8721 Scrimshaw Drive New Port Richey, FL 34653 Phone: 813/376-7290
JAINA would like to congratulate Nehal Gandhi and Ripal Shah on their marriage, and Tanay Panalal and his future bride on their engagement. These two couples have come together with the help of the services of the MIS. JAINA wishes to thank them for their generous donation.
Place this envelope in another envelope with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and mail it to Hasmukh M. Shah. See address above.
Upon receipt of these responses the MIS will place the ad holders address on the inner envelope and mail it.
Remember, MIS is not responsible for responses that do not conform to these instructions.
Upon receipt of this information the MIS will draft an ad for you and it will appear in the Jain Digest - only once.
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Guidelines to all perspective participants
Be positive, constructive, creative and friendly!
No match is going to be perfect.' Complement and support each other practicing respect, sharing, acquire knowledge and maintaining your uniqueness while keeping an open mind. These things do make for human perfection. Our world is shrinking and we are becoming a global village and life is not always easy. However, we can carry with us our philosophy and our value system that is worth while. Accept the challenge and make your choice a worth while one.
Placing an Ad Only
If you do not wish to register with the MIS and wish to draft an ad yourself, you may do so in 30 words or less. Remember, that the MIS reserves the right to edit all such ads.
As a rule, all MIS ads include the phone number of the registrant. However, if you do not wish to publish your phone number, you must be specifically notify Hasmukh M. Shah.
Please notify the MIS
Please notify the MIS when an engagement or marriage has been announced. This helps us to know if this community service is working to help maintain our traditions.
Please note that if a successful alliance has taken place, both parties will agree to donate what ever amount they wish to JAINA to help defray the cost of publication.
Responding to an Ad
All those wishing to respond to an ad must follow these step-by-step instructions. Place your bio-data and a recent photograph of yourself in a sealed, stamped envelop with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and the MIS ad reference number in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope.
NOTE: leave space on the envelope for an address.
Placing an Ad and Registration with the MIS
Anyone wishing to place an ad and register with the MIS - Marriage Information Service - must follow these step-bystep instructions carefully.
Important Considerations
It is important to remember that the MIS is a non-for-profit, voluntary community service. The MIS and JAINA assume no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or authenticity of the information furnished in the ads or any consequences resulting thereof. The entire responsibility rests with the candidates themselves.
All information furnished to the MIS is confidential. Only those who are sincerely interested in looking for a Jain life partner should send the Registration Form. While matching, photographs will not be passed on to the candidates by the MIS.
Parents/guardians should communicate with the candidate before placing ad with the MIS and assist them in making a final decision.
If you wish to receive the Jain Digest, please fill out the free subscription form that appears on page 24.
• Fill Out the Registration Form found on pages 21 and 22. The registrant must fill out this form. Do not leave anything blank.
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• Mail - the completed form, - a check in the amount of $25.00 payable to: Hasmukh M. Shah, LEAVE THE "MEMO" OR "FOR" LINE BLANK, - and a recent, full-length photo of yourself with your name printed on the back.
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A/C/F/M
Send this completed form, a check in the amount of $25.00 and a recent, full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back to: Hasmukh M. Shah, 8721 Scrimshaw Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653.
Name: (Please Print)
Address:
Marriage Information Service Registration Form
Federation of Jain Associations In North America
Education:
What languages do you speak? What languages do you read? What languages do you write?
Work experience:
Degree
Street
Phone: ()
)
Date of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Are you a vegetarian? yes no Do you smoke? yes no Do you drink? yes no
Have you been married before? yes no
If yes, indicate the name of your divorced spouse.
What is your Visa status in the USA/Canada?
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Brother(s) and/or Sister(s)
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Candidate's signature:
Year received
Company's name
City
Name(s)
Age(s)
Do you have other relatives living in the North America?
First
Fax: (
What is your religion.
Major
When did you enter the USA/Canada?
Position
Occupation:
Occupation:
Other relevant information (use additional paper if necessary):
State
Education
Name Relationship
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Middle
Name of University
Duration
Zip
Occupation
Occupation
Date:
The MIS and JAINA assume no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of the information herein, nor the consequences resulting thereof.
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Marriage Information Service
Registration Form
Federation of Jain Associations In North America.
1. Two references who are members of the Jain Community or other Indian organizations.
A. Name:
Address:
Phone:
Member of:
B. Name:
Address:
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Phone:
Member of:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Education:
2. Indicate your personal preference of these criteria for the match. Between the ages of, Between the height of
or open..
and and
Between the weight of Bachelor
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