Jain Digest 1992 10 Vol 19 No 04

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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welcomed.
The Federation of JAINA has come a long way together and have stirred the consciousness of the entire Jain community in North America. Many more people are now aware of the activities of the Federation of JAINA.
Efforts on behalf of Project MAP must continue. There is much work to be done at the local level. I hope you will continue to bring all the energy and dedication you so freely gave to Project MAP into your communities to continue to practice Lord Mahavir's preaching.
The Medical Camp will cost more than $75,000. If each Jain Society raises $2,000, we will be able to fulfill our objective and moral obligation to 1,500 dying and debilitating patients. Up to September 15, we have received contributions from the members of the following societies: (1) Jain Center of Southern California ; (2) Jain Center of West Texas (Lubbock); (3) In memory of Dr. Girish Chheda, Buffalo, NY; (4) Jain Community of Buffalo; (5) Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington; (6) Jain Society of Fort Myers, Naples (FL); (7) Jain Society of Houston, TX; (8) Jain Society of New Jersey; (9) Jain Center of America (New York, NY); (10) Jain Society of Southern Florida; (11) Jain Center of Greater Boston; (12) Jain Society of North Texas (Dallas); (13) The Jain Sangh of New Jersey; (14) Jain Society of Southern Louisiana; (15) Jain Community of Kansas; (16) Jain Group of Atlanta; (17) Jain Society of Greater Detroit; (18) Jain Center of Northern California; (19) Jain Study Group of Charlotte, NC; (20) Jain Society of Cleveland; (21) Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago; (22) Jain Center of Central Florida (Orlando); (23) Jain Center of Syracuse.
The total amount raised to date is $20,000.
Youth Corner
Jain Digest
Achievements noted
Tej and Tarang Sheth, Toronto, Canada, recently published a book called The Case for Vegetarianism. "When we met you last summer, you expressed your keen interest in projects like ours, where youth get involved in the community and in promoting the message of Jainism," told Tej and Tarang in a private communication with the President of JAINA.
The Case for Vegetarianism is a comprehensive, yet concise and easy-to-read book that presents the secular arguments for not eating meat. It is professionally produced.
To receive a copy, send US $5.95 plus $2 for postage to Amrit Publishing, 32 Dunsany Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9R 3W6.
Ami Shah, age 21, has been selected as the Salutatorian of the graduating class of 1992 of the City College of New York. This honor is given to the student who has achieved academic excellence and has demonstrated proficiency in numerous extracurricular activities. Ami delivered a key-note speech at the 10th Annual CCNY Honors Convocation on May 14, 1992.
Sameer Talsania, son of Drs. Talsania, Chicago, was honored recently for outstanding achievement by the University of Illinois. Talsania is a chemical engineering student.
JAINA holds youth camp
The 1992 JAINA Youth Camp was held from July 31 to August 2 at Camp Wyman. There were 23 participants from six different MidWestern states and Canada. The main speakers at the camp were Dr. Pravin Doshi, Balbhadra, SamanijisMuditpragyna and Smitpragyna. The camp activities included the yoga exercises in the morning, followed by 4 hours of classes on various aspects of Jainism. The afternoon activities were sports. In the evening there were some discussions on youth activities, and these were followed by Aarti and 12
Mangal Deevo. All of the youths were very happy with the camp program, especially the food. There was a special program for the children ages 8 to 12 years so that they could get a feel for the camp spirit. The youths loved the atmosphere of camping. 'Forum' presents show
On August 2, 1992, the Jain Youth Forum of Chicago presented its 1st Annual Cultural Show. The show's theme was "Unity: The Choice of the Jain Generation."
'Bowl' at 1993 Convention by Saurabh Dalal, Lanham MD
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) conducted an exciting competition termed The Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) during its Mahavir Jayanti celebration April 18, 1992. The competition was modeled after the high school "It's Academic" and college-level "College Bowl" activities which are common academic programs in today's educational institutions. The JAB was created and based on an appreciation of knowledge of Jainism, the ability for quick response and a friendly, yet competitive spirit. The hope was to create an even greater and deeper interest in the study of Jainism by rewarding those who have a demonstrated knowledge base.
JSMW would like to formally announce its plans for the Jain Academic Bowl of JAINA, a biennial event taking place at each convention. The 1st JAB will be held at the Seventh Biennial Convention of JAINA at Pittsburgh in July 1993. Each team will consist of four youth from a single, established center. Each team member shall be no older than 21 years of age with the average age of any team being no more than 18 years as of January 1, 1993, to ensure younger participation as well. The tournament will be conducted in English and only common words or central ideas in an Indian language will be used or expected as a response. An effort will be made to compen sate for