Ongoing Programs | November 2014 | | JCYC Pathshala | 11/23
(9:40 a.m.) | JSG Class & Adult Swadhyay | 11/23 (10:00 am.) | JSG class (B) in Gujarati | 11/16, 11/30
(10:00 a.m.) | Weekly evening Swadhyay | Every Mon - Thurs
(8:30 p.m.) | Monthly Snatra Puja /
Navkar Mantra Jaap | 11/29
(8:30 am.) | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 11/28
(7:30 p.m.) | Chaudus Pratikraman | 11/21 (6:30 p.m.) | Daily Asthprakari Puja | Daily
(7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) | Chundadi | Daily in the morning | Aarti-Mangal Divo | Weekdays (8:15 p.m.)
Sat/Sun/holidays (7:30 p.m.) | | | Upcoming Events Including Shibirs | | - Pat Darshan and General Body Meeting: Sunday, 11/9
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, 11/27 (observed with Bhaktamar Recital)
| | 11/11 - Shah,Vijay & Neeta (Dedicated to Babulal & Lilaben Shah) 11/16 - Shah, Nilesh & Krina (Dedicated to Nanalal Chimanlal Shah) 11/18 - Dr. Anila Guruji (Punyatithi of Dinesh Guruji)
We have received a very good response to the Tithi Program. It allows all members to select a day (Or days) in a year (or Lifetime) when they can do all religious rituals that happen in our temple for the entire day. The rituals include Pakshalji, Ashtprakari Puja, Aarti and Mangal Divo. Multiple families can also participate and ask for a tithi. There are approximately 340 tithis during the year excluding certain tithis when we have Jain Center functions.
Each tithi is available for $101 per member family for one year or for $2,501 for Life Time.
For Life Time Tithi, your name will be posted on board and newsletter. You can keep a photograph of your loved one for that day for paying tribute, well wishes or recognition.
For people who have already submitted their names for this program and also for people who want to signup, please email the completed form to Dr. Mahendra Shah ().
Derasar Tithi Program
Your name:
Contact Phone Number:
Email Address:
Dates requested for Tithi:
Occasion and Name of the person for whom Tithi is requested:
Please mark the appropriate box: Life Time ($2,501): () or One Year ($101): (). | | Kartiki Poonam, Pat Darshan & General Body Meeting (11/9) | | Kartiki Poonam night is considered as the brightest full moon night in the whole year as the rainy season is supposed to end and the night sky is all clear. This is a day to resolve to free oneself of basic instincts. In the rainy/monsoon seasons, all Acharya Bhagvants, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Munis etc. stay at one place and do not travel for four months. This starts from Ashadh Sud Chaturdashi and ends on Kartik Sud Poonam. After Kartik Poonam, their vihar starts again to spread the knowledge of Principles of Jainism such as Truth, Ahimsa, compassion etc. Thus, Kartiki Poonam has a big significance for all Jains. We are going to have Kartiki Poonam Celebration as below: Sunday, November 9, 2014 (Kartiki Poonam observed) Swamivatsalya lunch - full and multiple sponsorship available: - Full sponsorship is $2,001
- Multiple $501 will be recognized
- Any amount is always welcome
- Contact: Vipul Udani at (213) 925-9453 or e-mail at
| | Stimulating Afternoon with Dr Vandana Shiva - Saturday, November 8 (11 AM - 2:45 PM) | | Friends of Navdanya, a not-for-profit organization in collaboration with Anekant Community Center, is hosting an event to introduce Dr. Vandana Shiva to the Indian public at the Jain Center. We are very hopeful that you will honor us by attending the event. We would appreciate a RSVP as we are expecting 600+ persons and it will facilitate adequate lunch arrangements. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/NavdanyaNov14
Dr. Vandana is a physicist, recipient of the Alternative Nobel Prize, environmental activist and author. Named as ‘seventh most powerful women on the Globe’ by Forbes Magazine in 2010, she has received an assortment of prestigious awards, including the Lennon Ono Grant for Peace (2008), the Save the World Award (2009), the Sydney Peace Prize (2010), the Calgary Peace Prize (2011), and the Thomas Merton Award (2011).
For any queries please send an email to . | | JAYA Bowling For Animal Rights Event - Sunday, November 9 (1:30 PM) | | It’s now time to block off your calendars for our next event, Bowling TO SUPPORT ANIMAL RIGHTS! Please plan to come to Irvine Lanes on Sunday, November 9th at 1:30 PM for an afternoon of fun. For just $10 per person, you and your family will rent bowling shoes and get to play several games until 5:30 PM. Come at your convenience. Light snacks will be provided. Read more about the JAYA event | | Gujarati Sangeet Ni Mehfil - Saturday, November 15 (5:30 PM) | | Anekant Community Center (ACC) presents a memorable evening of Gujarati Music, mimicry and fun on Sat Nov 15, 2014 from 5:30PM onwards at the Jain Center. Visiting artists from San Francisco area will perform. The tickets are $50 and $20, and include dinner.
Please see the attached flyer. | | Join us for the 'Shri Logassa Challenge' Launch | | We would like everyone at the Jain Center to know how to say the Logassa. You may know the Logassa already or you may remember some of it but need to practice a few times before you can recite it. Either way, we want you to come and recite the Logassa Sutra and by doing so, you will also be able to wina small donation for the Jain Center. Sign up to take the challenge and nominate others to do the same. This challenge is not just about raising dollars for the Center. It is about building community spirit across all the generations and raising awareness about importance and meaning of Logassa. Learn it on your own or learn it with your friends and family. It will be a fun and exciting way to do something for yourself and the Jain Center. The challenge will be launched on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 during the General Body Meeting, right after the Shri Shatrunjaya Patdarshan. So come and be one of the first to learn about the Challenge and take part in it. Look for more information at the Jain Center and on the Jain Center website on how to participate. You will also be able to track the progress made and the names of those that accept and complete the challenge. The Logassa Challenge has been organized by the group that put together the Family Fun Day event in March 2014. | | JCSC Wellness Challenge - Week 24 | | Upcoming Challenge - Do Not Drink Soda, Diet-Soda, or Drinks with High-Fructose Corn Syrup
For the upcoming weekly challenge we are challenging the participants to "not drink soda, diet-soda, or drinks with high-fructose corn syrup.” The sugar, along with the calories contained in soda, can increase your risk of developing diabetes. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, people who drink one to two cans of soda per day have a 26 percent greater chance of developing type-2 diabetes than those who abstain from sugary drink. If you are a regular soda drinker, consider kicking the habit for better health.
If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
In addition, here are 10 Soda Alternatives.
Dr. Nandita Shah's visit to Google to talk about the benefits of a vegan diet. - Dr. Nandita Shah is the Founder, Director, and a trustee of SHARAN. She founded SHARAN in 2005 with the vision of helping people connect to animals and nature in order to heal themselves and the planet.
- SHARAN - Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals and Nature is a non-profit organization with the goal of spreading awareness about holistic health and an ecologically sustainable compassionate lifestyle.
| | JCSC Calendar for 2014-2015, Vir Samvat 2541, Vikram Samvat 2071 | | With the blessings of Tirthankara, cooperation of donors and voluntary countless hours of committee members, JCSC is able to distribute calendar in timely manner on Diwali, New Year and on pathshala days (October 26, Nov 2). Rest of the calendars were mailed to the address we have on file. If you have not received so far let us know with following information. This will help us to update the information and at the same time you will receive all necessary documents in future.
Last name:
First Name:
Spouse Name:
Current address:
Previous address:
E-mail address:
Phone number:
Membership: Life or Two-Year
JCSC calendar committee is comprised of about 7 volunteers. It takes about 3 months to produce with countless volunteer hours. Some of the functions involved are: selecting theme, photography, design, layout, write-ups, dates, holidays, tithis, events, proofreading, printing, packaging, fundraising, donations and distribution. Please note one correction as it was made aware to us at the last minute during distribution: on the front page, the zip code of the Jain Center is correct but on the inside pages it is not correct. Please accept our apology. Any suggestion, donation, volunteering work for 2015-2016 calendar will be appreciated. | | Sunday, November 16, 2014
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Venue: Mandir, 1732 Reynolds Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
Please join us along with your friends and family.
For more information and details, please contact Malti Maheta at 949-551-4569 or Sunita Shah at or 714-389-0758.
If you wish to host the next Bhakti Bhavana or Navkaar Jaap, please contact us. Thank you. | | | | | |
