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Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington
JSMW
A non-profit tax-exempt religious organization, id # 54-1139623
Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington Background: Jain Society was established in March 1980
Current Facilities: Acquired in 1989, consists of 4.35 acres of land with a 4300 sq. ft. two story building with a Jain temple, multipurpose hall, classrooms, library, kitchen and rooms. In July 2010, Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington achieved an important milestone of purchasing land for the future traditional Jain Temple located at 4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. Membership: Over 580 families including 530+ families as life members.
Activities: • Regular religious classes on Sundays: 6 levels for children and 3 levels for Adults M • Celebration of Jain holy days (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, Paryushan Parva, etc.) • Speeches by Jain spiritual leaders and Jain scholars. • Youth activities in coordination with national umbrella youth organization (YJA) for establishing a network to share Jain heritage and Jain religion principles. • Celebration of Ahimsa Day on Thanksgiving Day. • Picnic, Open House and Medical Checkups. • Community outreach activities.
JSMW Website: www.jainsocietydc.org
