Wed., December 17: Posh Dashmi starts which is Shri Parswanath's Janma Kalyanak. On this occasion, we will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashana. Details below.
Thu., January 1: New Year Snatra Puja and Jaap. We will be celebrating the new year with Snatra Puja followed by Swamivatsalya (Lunch). Jaap will start at 9:00 a.m.
Send a photograph of your loved one to Narendra Maniar at . Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information or questions.
The Importance of Posh Dashmi
The Posh Dashami Festival celebrates the birth kalyank of Shri Parshvanath. It is one of the most important festivals within our Jain community. During this festival, we worship Shri Parshvanath for three days in the month of Magshar Vadi 9, 10 and 11, which falls on December 16, 17 and 18, respectively. Shri Parshvanath's birth kalyank is on 17th Magshar Vadi 10 also known as Posh Dashmi.
The festival can be celebrated by observing three Ekasanas - first day sugared water, second day kheer and third day full lunch; or by observing three days of complete fast (attham).
For this occasion, JCSC will be performing Shri Parsvanath Panch Kalyanak Puja on December 20, followed by Ekashanas. Snatra Puja will start at 9.30 a.m.
Please contact Padma Ben if you are interested in sponsoring a Snatra and/or any of the 8 Pujas.
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2015 - Guidelines for Cultural Program
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) Cultural Program will be celebrated at JCSC on Sunday, April 5, 2015. We need to make sure that we are ready for an entertaining and professional program. Deadline to submit/register for participation is Sunday, January 4, 2015. Register by sending an email to the contacts below by the deadline. We will email confirmation.
Groups that wish to perform at the cultural program need to review the following guidelines:
No movie songs. Also, please do not repeat songs/routines from performances of that day or past 3 years.
Minimum number of 5 participants. No solo items.
A participant can only participate in 1 performance.
Number of plays will be limited to 3 and will be decided after the audition.
If you are planning a skit/drama, please discuss with Komal & Kokila your draft and stage/AV set-ups, etc. before the first rehearsal.
Time limit for dance/song is 5 minutes and for skit/drama is 10 minutes. We highly encourage singing talents.
Each and every item will go through a selection process by the Selection Committee.
Original song recording will have to be submitted and tested by the Jain Center AV System. No pre-recording for skit/vocal.
The order of the items will not be based on age of the children.
Please decide a leader for each item and submit your entry with the details of leader name, phone number, email address and a list of each participant with correct first and last names.
Other Important Dates: Audition: Sunday, January, 18th 2015 @ 1:15 pm First rehearsal: Sunday, February, 22nd 2015 @ 1:15pm Dress rehearsal: Sunday, March 29th, 2015 @ 1:15pm
Please register your entry with Komal Desai or Kokila Doshi.
Komal Desai at 949-784-4800 or Kokila Doshi at 714-851-6685 or
New JCSC Connect Issue - Available to Download!
It is our pleasure to bring you the fourth issue of JCSC Connect. Thanks to the continued enthusiastic response from our readers and writers, the fourth issue has grown to 42 pages!
Continuation of our series on Bhakti Marg, Dharmakatha, Activity Page for Children, Upcoming events at JCSC, etc.
An in-depth look at the concept of "Glad Acceptance" in the Education section
Two articles written by JSG students about how the education they are receiving at JCSC is helping them advance spiritually
An inspiring story about Angulimala
Heart warming articles about two charitable organizations
Vegan Day report with colorful pictures and references that you can use
Detailed information about the new and exciting Logassa Challenge
We would love to get feedback from you about the magazine. Please send us an e-mail at . Thanks again for all your support.
- JCSC Connect Team
Logassa Challenge
Thank you to all those that have registered for the Logassa Challenge.
We encourage you to take time over the upcoming holiday period to practice the Logassa Sutra and start the new year by coming in and reciting the sutra to one of our judges. They will be available between 9:30 am - 1:30 pm on pathshala days in the cultural complex.
Are you hitting trouble spots in pronunciation or remembering the words? Try to practice the Logassa once a day using many of the audio and visual tools available on the Logassa Page. Check out the Karaoke Style Power Point Presentation: Click Here.
Over 220 people have registered so far for the challenge and 25 have completed the challenge. We still have a long way to go towards our target. If you have not yet registered, inspire yourself to sign up for the challenge and benefit from learning to recite the Logassa. Complete the challenge and help us fill up our Logassa board.
"A little practice and determination can lead to success for a lifetime!"
Wellness Program - Week 30
For the upcoming weekly challenge we are challenging the participants to do at least 15 minutes of cardio activity everyday.
Aerobic exercise is sometimes known as "cardio"- exercise that requires pumping of oxygenated blood by the heart to deliver oxygen to working muscles. Cardiovascular exercise are any type of exercises that increases the work of the heart and lungs. Walking, jogging, and running are common forms of cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise. This type of exercise creates a host of benefits for you, inside and out. Over time, you will see gains in not just your physical health, but your mental health as well. For more information and to participate in the challenge, click here.
Tender Care Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) November Update
Subsidiary of ACC (Anekant Community Center)
Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We are continuing our weekly routine of serving breakfast and monthly dinners, providing grocery and visiting lonely patients.
We want to thank our sponsors from last month:
Hansa and Keerti Shah (Chicago)
Alka and Kamal Patel
Bina & Mukesh Doshi
Anonymous for grocery for the shelter in Buena Park
Uma and Avadhesh Agarwal for sponsoring Dinner at Long Beach.
Anonymous donor for the Pallet of food for needy children to Giving Children Hope.
We can celebrate your or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special occasions meaningfully by sponsoring an event or if you want to help us in any of our projects, please contact us.
Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any of us at the following: Smita Doshi: Sachi Jain: Darshna Shah: Jayana Shah: Prafulla Shah:
Vipin Vadecha for the office of Public Relations Jain Center of Southern California
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