Jai Jinendra!

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

Each year, JCA organizes the Cultural Program to celebrate Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak in which over 1,500 to 2,000 Jains along with their families from around the Tri State area attend to celebrate the religious festivities and cultural programs. We are pleased to have the opportunity to organize this incredible event for all the community to take part in again.

We invite you to participate in our Annual 2015 JCA Mahaveer Jayanti Cultural Program. Please come with family and friends to celebrate this auspicious occasion and our Jain heritage! Please bring the entire family so they can enjoy the beautiful cultural programs performed by our youths.

Date:	Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time:	Cultural Program Starts at 2:00 pm Sharp
Swamivatsalya:	Snacks: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
	Dinner:  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:	Martin Van Buren High School (Hillside, Queens, NY)

Please visit JCA Website for additional information. We cordially invite all JCA members with family and friends to support all of our young participants performing in these cultural programs.

We request all our members to contribute wholeheartedly to ensure the success of this great tradition. Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can sponsor food, trophies, hall facility, videography etc. Please Click on Sponsorship Form to download form or call JCA Temple for additional info.

 

We are very thankful to everyone who has joined in making Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak program as well as other JCA events so successful with your efforts and generous contributions. We look forward to your support for all JCA's programs throughout the year. With your continued support we are able to celebrate our great Jain traditions as well as pass on our heritage to our future generations.

Please feel free to contact anyone of us or speak with the JCA Manager at 718-478-9141 for any suggestions or to make a contribution towards the success of Mahaveer Bhagwan Janma Kalyanak 2015.

Please visit www.nyjaincenter.org to learn more about JCA’s Latest News, Upcoming Events and much more.

Thank you for your time and support and we look forward to having you at this auspicious event.

With Regards,

Jawahar A. Shetti

JCA Chairman

JCA Board of Trustees

JCA Executive Committee

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters, Jai Jinendra! In the memory of late Ninaben Shah, devoted JCA Member and Pujari, on her one month Tithi, Prafulbhai Shah & family along with Jain Center of America have organized a Panch Kalyanak Puja on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Mahavirswami Temple at Jain Center of America, Ithaca Street. The Vidhikarak is Sureshbhai Doshi and will perform the Panch Kalyanak Puja. Please be there to pray for the departed soul. For more details please contact Jain Center of America. Regards, Jain Center of America

Dear Friends,

Jai Jinendra

The Jain Center of America, Young Jain Professionals, and Young Jains of America are co-hosting a lecture by Diksharthi Nishaben Kapashi in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She is the first American-born Jain to take diksha. Come see her speak on her journey from working in the corporate world in NYC to ultimately finding a different path for her own salvation.

The lecture is intended for Young Jains and Jain Professionals from the ages of 14 - 45 on how they can find a balance between the material and the spiritual world, and use this to enrich their lives, their families, and their community. She will be speaking in English for the better understanding of all the attendees.

Topic: "Exploring the Journey of a Soul" with Diksharthi Nishaben Kapashi Event Location: The Women’s National Club (by Rockefeller Center) 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY - 2nd Floor Ballroom Event Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014 Jain Snacks: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Lecture: 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Please Note: This event is intended only for Young Jains and Young Jain Professionals between the ages of 14 - 45 years. As there is limited space - first entry preference will be given to them. If there is space available others will be allowed.

We look forward to seeing you at this unique once in a lifetime lecture. For more information, please visit our Facebook Page>.

Brief Bio on Diksharthi Nishaben Kapashi

Nishaben, daughter of Manojbhai and Manjariben Kapashi, was born in USA and raised in Mumbai . She will be taking Diksha on January 18, 2015 at Sammetshikharji. Manojbhai and Manjariben are the members of Jain Center of America, Queens, NY.

At the age of 20 she left Mumbai to study fashion merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. She studied for 1 year in Florence, Italy and for 3 years in New York. She then went on to work as a fashion merchandiser for J. Crew. During her college studies and professional life in New York City, Nishabhen attended Swadhyaya lectures at the Jain Center of America. Over time her excitement for the fashion world was soon replaced by a longing for something more meaningful.

She quit her job and travelled to India to where she met Acharyadev’s and Sadhviji’s. Under their enlightened guidance she began to explore, understand and experience Jain religion. And this has ultimately resulted in her firm resolve to take Diksha and follow a different path for the purification of her soul.

Her family has requested and invited all JCA, YJP and YJA members to attend Diksha Ceremony of Nishaben at Tirth Sammetshikharji, India on January 18, 2015. They will make all arrangements at Sammetshikharji once you arrive. Please click on the link to view the Diksha Patrika> from Nishaben's family.

Jai Jinendra! Jain Center of America, Queens, NY (JCA) in collaboration with JAINA, Young Jain Professionals and Young Jains of America will celebrate World Compassion and Vegan Day to discuss and promote Ahimsa and Jain Way of Life and its relevancy in the modern world. World Compassion and Vegan Day will be held at Jain Centers throughout North America. On Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. JCA will host this 4-hour seminar featuring video clips from various documentaries along with a vegan and Jain lunch. The highlight of the event will a speech by John DiLeonardo, Director of the Humane Society of Long Island. Gurudev Chitrabanuji and Pramodaben will be in attendance and will give opening remarks. World Compassion and Vegan Day was started to share stories and inspire others to learn and engage in a plant-based lifestyle. RSVP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/599400540168799/ or email Apurvi Mehta at apurvi.mehta@yjp.jaina.org. Don't miss this event to learn more about our Jain Way of Life and chance to meet and network with other like minded Young Jains and Jain Professionals. Agenda ‣  Video Clips & Discussion ‣  Vegan Jain Lunch ‣  Speaker: John Di Leonardo     (Director of Humane Society of Long Island)   Additional Information ‣  Special Guests: Gurudev Chitrabhanuji     and Pramodaben   Event Information ‣  Jain Center of America    Sthanak Hall    Date: Sunday, November 2, 2014    Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Click Here To Register> Hosted by: Jain Center of America, JAINA, Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, Young Jain Professionals & Young Jains of America We look forward to seeing you there! Jain Center of America

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters, Jai Jinendra, Jain Center of America is doing Bahuman ceremony for Diksharthi Nishaben Kapashi on Sunday October 26th, 2014 at 10.00 AM at Ithaca Street Temple. Nishaben, daughter of Manojbhai and Manjariben Kapashi, was born in the USA and raised in Mumbai will be taking Diksha on Jan. 18, 2015 at Sammetshikharji. Manojbhai and Manjariben are the members of JCA, Ithaca, N.Y. Sangh. At the age of 20 she left Mumbai to study fashion merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. She studied for 1 year in Florence, Italy and for 3 years in New York. She then went on to work as a fashion merchandiser for J. Crew. However her excitement for the fashion world was soon replaced by a longing for something more meaningful. She quit her job and travelled to India to where she met Acharyadev Shrimad Vilay Kirtiyashsurishvarji Maharaj Saheb and Sadhviji Shri Prashamitashriji Maharaj Saheb. Under their enlightened guidance she began to explore, understand and experience Jain religion. And this has ultimately resulted in her firm resolve to take Diksha. Her family has extended their heartfelt invitation to one and all to join them in this celebration. It is a great honor to all of us at JCA , specially American born Jain, daughter of JCA member, is taking Diksha. All members of Jain Center of America, NY, Ithaca Street Temple, are very fortunate to have such an opportunity to do Bahuman for our Nishaben, prior to her Diksha ceremony in India at Jain Tirth Sammetshikharji. Such celebrations and occasions are very special and happen rarely. JCA Board of Trustees and Executive committee requests all members to participate in this celebration and grace the occasion on Sunday Oct. 26, 2014 at 10.00 AM and take Labh. Hope to see you all. On behalf of Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Jawahar A. Shetti Chairman