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"Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation"
In the Service of the Community
JAIN SOCIAL GROUP
The Jain Social Group (JSG) was started in Bombay in 1965 by Jain community leaders with the objectives of promoting unity among various sects of Jainism and developing brotherhood in Jain community by social meetings. JSG is a dynamic international organization which, from the small beginning of 100 members and one chapter in Bombay, has grown to more than 40,000 members in 93 chapters on 5 continents worldwide.
JSG has contributed extensively in the areas of Jain Darshan/Philosophy (paryshana lecture retries, religious seminars, classes, etc.) and education (youth development, scholarships, etc). Truly JSG has become Jain Samaj Gaurav (pride).
A JSG chapter of Los Angeles metropolitan area (JSG-L.A.) was organized by a small group on May 5, 1984. From the humble beginning of 60 members in 1984, the JSGL.A. has more than tripled in less than 6 years. The JSG-L.A. has had dedicated and enthusiastic leaders, starting with Mahendra Khandhar and followed by Anil Shah, Sudhir Sheth and Rajendra Vora (current president for the term 1990-91).
JSG-L.A. is a member of the international JSG family. JSG-L.A. has also arranged lectures by Jain scholars, honored tapasvis and made a group contribution of over $10,000 (in addition to individual JSG members' contribution) to the sister organization Jain Center of Southern California for Jain Temple.
While Jain Center's basic purpose is to encourage and promote religious activities, the main thrust of JSG is social supplemented by religious and service oriented activities. The Jain Center and JSG are complementary as well as synergistic for the benefit of the entire Jain community.
The Jain Social Group welds over 40,000 member families worldwide into one social fabric. It helps members unite and meet modern challenges as well as help each other in times of emergency.
With Best Wishes from Jain Social Group, Los Angeles
President Rajendra Vora
Vice President Vinod Mehta
Public Relations Mahesh Sanghvi
Secretary Kirit Mehta
Treasurer Heena Badani
Members Pratibha Parekh Niranjan Shah Subodh Sheth Devika Udani
Founder President Mahendra Khandhar
Ex-Officio Sudhir Sheth
6TH BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION
For Private & Personal Use Only
JULY 1991
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