Jain Digest 2018 10

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

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YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA JAINA's youth arm, YJA, was founded in 1991 to serve Jain youth ages 14-29 across the country. 20 PROGRAMS USOUTH College Chapters YJA Pathshala Find your Jain peers in school through student organizations at campuses across the country. yja.org/colleges An online self-paced course for learning more about Jainism. Intended for youth ages 16-29. yja.org/pathshala YJA Forums Interact with and learn from others, discuss, respond, comment, and dive into Jainism like never before. forums.yja.org Regional Retreats USAS Local Events Each region hosts a weekend retreat to bring youth from across the region together. yja.org/retreats Join in on movie or bowling nights to community service activities to Jainism related discussions. yja.org/regionalevents YJA Mobile App The central location for all thing's YJA related, coming soon with info on local events and education resources. yja.org/app LEADERSHIP Get more involved with YJA! Local Representatives Executive Board Coordinate local YJA events and gain valuable Be one of 16 leaders shaping YJA's work nationleadership skills! Applications will open in the wide! Learn a multitude of skills and join the YJA fall. Board family. yja.org/localrep yja.org/board Convention Committee Help organize and execute YJA's largest and most impactful event. Look out for Convention Commitee applications in Fall of 2020!