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REGIONAL NEWS (continued)
by families of Jayu and Ramesh Momaya
NORTHEAST and Chetna and Kirit Malbari.
Dinesh Chheda, Regional Editor Cincinnati | Dayton, OH MIDWEST Manubhai Doshi, Regional Editor
On December 31, 1999, the In- Essex fells, NJ terfaith Group consisting of 8 religions including Jainism, celebrated the world
peace by ringing a 66,000-lb. bell. Our Chicago, IL
More than 12 members celebrated center presented Maitri Bhavnu song,
Aayambil Oli by doing Aayambil on all nine speech on Ahimsa by Dr. Singhvi and Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April dance in colorful costumes in front of more
days. A Samuh Aayambil was held at 16th A declension contest for the students than thousand people gathered in Newport,
Derasar on April 15 and over 100 people was organized on that occasion. Following KY. Thanks to our member, Mr. Vir Singh
participated in Aayambil.Mahavir Jayanti subjects were assigned to the different age Jain for coordinating the project.
was celebrated on April 16 with Snatra
Pooja in the morning followed by Cultural groups as shown below.
In January - February 2000, Drs.
Program. More than 160 children took part Age group 10-13 What is the contri- Balbhadra & Singhvi presented a one credit
in various programs depicting Jain Philosobution of JSMC and Pathshala in my life? hour course on Jainism & Non-violence at
phy and principles. Monthly Pooja, Samuh How can I help the cause of Jainism and the University of Dayton. This 5-week
Samayik and Pathshala classes at two locathe JSMC? course was offered for the third time.
tions are continuing with very good re14-19 It is the year 2025. What is my On April 16, the center celebrated
sponse from members. Regular Swadhaya role to my family, society and the world? Mahavir Jayanti. Mr. Pravin Bhai Shah spoke
classes are held on Friday evenings and they 19 and up What is the relevance of Lord on Shrimad Rajchandra's life and teachings.
are given by local Jain Scholars. For further Mahavir's preaching in the 21" century? He also explained Lord Mahavir's last ser
information call Shri Diwakar Shah at 90835 students spoke on that occasion. 20 of mon from Uttradhyan Sutra.
754-0891. them belonged to the first age group, 9 to
On May 6, 38 members of Mahavir the second and 6 to the third. The contest
Mahila Mandal from Chicago came to our New York, NY was witnessed by more than 1000 members.
center and participated in Adi Jin Panchkalyanak Pooja, sponsored by Mrs.
Jain Center of America celebrated Lord Ramila Shah of Cincinnati. Our member, Milwaukee, IL Mrs. Malati Shah did parna for her second
Mahavira's 2598 birthday on April 23,
2000. More than 1500 sadharmik brothers Mahavir Jayanti celebration was organized Varshitap.
and sisters joined the celebration. Chief on April 16th by Jain Social Group.
On May 20, the center is co-spon
Guest Dr. Mahendra Pandya, President Manubhai Doshi was invited to give a talk soring a one-day workshop on Helping
JAINA, greeted all during his speech for this on this occasion. He spoke on 'Some vital Ch
Children & Youth Live Non-violently in Cincinnati, alongwith other religious groups.
auspicious celebration. More then 150 paraspects of Lord Mahavir's life, which are not well known' The talk was followed by a A vegetarian lunch will be served to all par
ticipants ranging from age 5 presented 11
cultural items related to Jainism. Many doquestion-answer session. ticipants at the workshop.
nors visited Bone Marrow booth conducted On June 18, our members Drs.
by Jasavat Shah of New Jersey. Other acSt. Louis Chandra & Mahendra Varia will officially
tivities : Shardaben Shah ( 4th Varshitap) announce a million dollar scholarship pro
and Bhaviniben Vakani ( 2nd Varshitap) did gram. Congratulations to the Varias for the Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 16h
above tapaschrya for which parna ceremony generosity in the presence of Rajanibhai Shah of New
was conducted at Vakani's residence on
During Paryushan Parva, two Jersey. The subject of his talk was 'Lord
Akhatrij May 6, 2000. About 600 Samanji will be lecturing to our members Mahavir's Life and Message.
Sadharmik brothers & sisters joined this from August 28 to September 2. On
event. Gurudev Chitrabhanu was present Samvatsari Day, we will conduct in English
to congratulate the tapasvis. Pratikraman for youths and non-traditional Jains.
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