YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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CREATIVITY EXERCISES | SPEAKERS: ROOPAL SHAH & HEMANG SRIKISHAN
Take some time to get out of your seats and your comfort zones and work together to achieve a common goal. Try a team-building exercise and be prepared to experience things you never dreamed you'd get to try at YJA!
CUTTING TO THE CHASE: DISCOVERING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE AND LIFE PURPOSE | SPEAKER: PARTH SAVLA
Self-help gurus say, "Here are the Seven Keys to Effectiveness." Self-development gurus say, "Your childhood made you the way you are." Forget self-help, forget self-development! Rather than trying to fix yourself, wouldn't it be easier to identify your natural gifts and capitalize on them? It's simple. There are two blades to the scissors of your life. On one side, there are relationships (romantic and otherwise). On the other is living your life to the fullest. The linchpin is identifying your personality.
In this session we will do exercises to help you become more aware of who you are. Maybe you're in the same kind of relationship again and again. Maybe you're in a job that you just don't find satisfying. Come to this session to discover your archetype. Using insights from Myers-Briggs and other Personality Tests, you'll gain knowledge about your strengths and potential pitfalls based on your personality type.
DEBATE CLUB: JAIN STYLE | SPEAKERS: DIPTI DEDHIA, JIGESHA SHAH, JUBIN SHAH, PARAS DOSHI, & SALONEE SHAH
In today's world, religious communities publicly express their opinions on political and social topics. But what about the Jain Community? Should it have a unified voice as well? Come participate in engaging debates to help formulate your own view as a Jain! Become an active iJain!
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ACTIVE IJAIN? | SPEAKER: KHUSHBU VORA
The future of Jainism in North America is in your hands! No matter your personality or talent, YJA Board has a spot for you. There are projects 365 days a year in ALL regions of the country. Get yourself involved in the spiritual, social and service aspect of YJA. You will not be a part of a more dedicated, fun-loving and active group! Joining YJA Board has the ability to make a mark not just on the year(s) that you serve, but on future generations of Jains in North America!
E PLURIBUS UNUM: AN HONEST LOOK AT INTERFAITH | SPEAKER: GAUTAM SRIKISHAN
In July of 2010, Pastor Terry Jones threatened to burn the Qur'an in response to the construction of the "Ground Zero Mosque." Less than a year later, he did just that, and the resulting protests caused the deaths of at least 30 people. As our country and world become increasingly diverse, both racially and religiously, we have to ask ourselves how we might practice peace in the face of ignorance, intolerance, and injustice. Interfaith cooperation can be a great tool in combating these issues. Come learn the ins & outs, dos & don'ts, and myths & facts of interfaith, and how you can harness it to promote common action for the common good. (Recommended for college and high school students)
iJain: Evolution of a Mind
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