Jain Digest 1999 04

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

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Canada (continued from page 9)
practice to present a very professional pro- gram that consisted of solo and group dances, young Jains ranging from 5-10 yr. age sing. ing stavans, a western type orchestra with organs, flutes, trombones and clarinets putting Jain stavans to western music. The climax of the evening program was the play Elaychekumar. It was tastefully done, with gorgeous costumes, artful dances, well explained dialogues and sweet music. The play made one realize that the Toronto Jain Society had come a long way from its humble beginnings.
The Sunday program consisted of Bhaktambar Poojan conducted by Dilipbhai
Shah and his wife from Los Angeles and Paresh bhai and his troupe from San Diego. After aarti, mangal divo and evening meal, we were again entertained by singing with musical accompaniment from Pareshbhai. The 25th anniversary celebrations ended with a tremendous sense of accomplish- ment by everyone concerned.
Indu and Vinod Shah of Ottawa.
Professor Harish Jain of McMaster University in Hamilton has been appointed one of the four members panel headed by former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, Gerard LeForest to conduct a sweeping review of Canada's human rights law and to report back with recommendation to Federal Minister of Justice.
Prakash Mehta of Kirchner, ONT and Chandulal Morbia of Windsor, ONT have joined the Regional Multifaith committees of their area and will contribute Jain perspective on RMC's deliberations.
Other News From Canada:
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario presented first ever Ontario Medals for young volunteers to ten youths across the province on April 21. Amongst the youths was a young Jain Rekha Shah, daughter of
Midwest continued from page 9)
Northeast (continued from page 10)
Buffalo, NY
Singer Bharati Nanavati from Calcutta, accompanied by her husband Dr. Banerjee were the main attractions at the celebrations of the third Anniversary of Bhagwa Mahavir and Parshvanath Pratishtha Mahotsav at Buffalo, N.Y. on May 16, 1999. Large Number of Shravaks and Shraviakas participated in this celebration followed by swamivatsalaya.
Detroit, MI
The Society has been conducting Snätrapujä on every Sunday, Swadhyay on every Sunday and Wednesday and Pratikraman on every 14th day of the Indian month.
Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on March 27th. More than 500 people partici- pated in the function. The occasion was also availed of for recognizing the outstanding services of Narendra Sheth to the Indian community. A plaque was awarded to him on that occasion.
The 9th Annual Fund Raising Dinner was organized on April 30" which was attended by about 400 people. Pledges worth about $111,111 were received on that occasion.
An open House was organized on May 2, which was attended by more than 300 people. That was the brain child of the students and teachers of the Jain study class. The subject was Jainism at a Glance through Me and My Class. The community had the chance to witness the understanding of Jainsm and its practical application by the students.
Cincinnati, OH
Jain Center of Cincinnati & Dayton celebrated for the first time Varshi Tap parna for Maltiben Shah on April 18th. The Columbia Jain Sangh brought sugarcane juice for the parna. In addition to Snatra Puja Dr. Balbhadra spoke to our youth members.
About 36 members of Mahavir Mahila Mandal of Chicago came to our center on May 15-16 and conducted Bhavana and Panch Kalyanak puja. The program was attended by more than 125 members.
On May 29-31 about 160 members of our center will participate in the Pratishtha Mahotsava of St. Louis. Three buses will take the sangh from Cincinnati to St. Louis and the entire trip has been sponsored by Mahendra and Sangeeta Vora.
On June 20, about 50 members of our center will participate in the Pratishtha
Hartford, CT
The Center cordially invites you and your family to partcipate in the Pratishtha Mahotsav on July 17-18, 1999. Pratimas of Rishubh Nath and Mahavir Swami will be installed in the Jain Sanctum in Shree Satyanarayan Hindu Temple, 11 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT. Pratishtha Ceremonies will be conducted under the direction of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, BhattarakDevendrakirtiji, Amerandra Muniji and others. For registration and information please contact: Faquir Jain 860/ 487-0607 Kajal Jain 860/675-8509, Padam Jain 860/561-0793, Piyush Shah 860/5210702 Sudhir Shah 203/397-5086.
sponsored by Pravin & Ranjan Shah.
The center has reprinted English Pratikraman booklet for youth. This 24- page booklet can be ordered by calling Dr. Surendra Singhvi at 937/885-7414.
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