Jain Center of Southern California

RSVP for 31st Anniversary of our Jinalay

Following events require RSVP:

• May 17, Friday Dinner 6:00 PM
• May 18, Saturday Dinner 6:00 PM
• May 19, Sunday Lunch 12:00 Noon

Please RSVP since that takes just 15 seconds of your time and that is the "Jain" way so we can avoid wasting food.

How to RSVP?
Send a text message to (949) 436 6069.

Do I send separate messages for each day?
No. You can RSVP for all days in one message.

What message to text?

Let us keep it very simple and just give us count for each day. We are showing two examples below:

• FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 4 SUNDAY 2

• FRIDAY 2 SATURDAY 3

Hopefully these two examples make everything very clear as to what you should text us. The first example tells us that 1 member for Friday, 4 members on Saturday and 2 members on Sunday. The second example tells us 2 members on Friday and 3 members on Saturday. If you still have issues understanding these examples then please call 949 436 6069 and leave us a detailed message.

Will I receive a response to my RSVP message?
Yes. You will receive a text message within 24 hours.

How do I contribute towards the Swamivatsalya?
It is very simple. Just send us a text and someone from the EC will contact you to get the details.
Here is an example for contributing $25 towards Swamivatsalya:

• $25

Fine Print:
RSVP closes on May 15, Wednesday at 800 PM. No one will be denied food but priority will be given to our seniors and the members that do the RSVP. Your text or call to the specified number is giving us explicit permission to call/text you on your number. We do not retain/use your number for anything else unrelated to the RSVP and your Swamivatsalya contribution.

RSVP closes on May 15, Wednesday 8:00 PM

31st Anniversary of our Jinalay:
Thursday - Sunday, May 16 - 19

Sadhana Bhatti Program:

Days/Dates: Saturday-Monday,May 25 - 27

Timings: 7 am - 8 pm each day.

Venue: Jain Center of Southern California
Aradhana Hall

Contacts: Dilip Parekh
(310) 721 5947
[email protected]

Invitation to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside

As Shrimad Rajchandra Endowed Chair in Jain Studies, we are happy to invite you to the First Annual Shrimad Rajchandra Lecture at UC Riverside on Tuesday, May 28 at 4:10 pm. The lecture "Domestic Devotion: Jain Wooden House Shrines in American Museum Collections" will be delivered by Dr. John Cort (Denison University), one of the most prominent scholars in Jain Studies.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and RSVP for this event to .

The opening remarks will be given by Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities Kiril Tomoff and the lecture will be followed by a vegan Jain dinner reception.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TCCOP-ACC April update

Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.

We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. Making sandwiches for homeless in down town LA and Santa Ana.

We want to thank our sponsors for last month:

1. The Parekh Family

2. JCYC Students

3. Rohit Raja

4. Nayna Patel

5. Nayna Patel for Dinner at Long Beach Church.

6. JCYC Mommy and Me Class Students, Pathsala Class 8 Students, Jigna and Vitesh Chheda and Anonymous Donors were donors for sandwiches to LA Downtown Mission for homeless.

We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, 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: <mailto:>
Sachi Jain:sachijain311@gmail.com<mailto:>
Darshna Shah: <mailto:>
Jayana Shah:
Prafulla Shah: :prafullashah@hotmail.com

TAPOVAN NRI Shibir 2019 - For NRI Kids

NRI Shibir aims at Preparing Next Generation NRI Kids with Strong Faith and Belief towards Jain Morals & Values! Tapovan NRI Shibir 2019 - an Exclusive Event for NRI Kids held near Ahmedabad, Gujrat. This is 7^th year of Shibir and seats are limited.

Date: 14 July to 21 July, 2019

Age Groups:

Group 1: Boys (7 Years to 12 Years)

Group 2: Boys (12 Years to 18 Years)

Group 3: Girls (7 Years to 12 Years)

In the past couple of years, many pathshala kids have attended this shibir. To encourage participation by JCSC Pathshala kids, anonymous members have offered reward and sponsorship of up to $1,200 for the first five kids. Please contact Vinita Khapra, email - ; cell phone 313-580-1579 or Vaishali Mehta - email - , cell phone 310-418-6874 for more information.

Click here for flyer

Wellness Challenge - Grow your own vegetables

For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Grow your own vegetables”. Growing your own vegetables is easier than you might think plus saves money, tastes better, and ensures you know where your food came from. Start with herbs and tomatoes for a cheaper, fresher, and easier way to cook. Many fruits and vegetables can be grown from a packet of seeds (and can be purchased with SNAP benefits!). No space for a garden? Use empty milk jugs or coffee cans for your own container garden. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here

Ongoing Programs - May, 2019

Lifetime Tithis

Upcoming Events

• May 16 - May 19 - (Observed) 31st Anniversary of Jinalaya (Actual May 16)
• Jun 08 - JCYC Graduation Garba

Dignitary Visits & Shibirs

• May 14 - 22, 2019 - Shri Hiteshbhai Shah - Vidhikar
• May 14 - 22, 2019 - Shri Samprati and Prasham Shah
• July 4 - 7 2019 - JAINA Convention
• July 8 - 9, 2019 - Falguniben Zaveri
• July 10 - 11,2019 - Tarlaben Doshi
• Jun 29 - Jul 04, 2019 - JAANA Shibir
• July 12 - 14, 2019 - Dr. Jitubhai Shah - Samyak Darshan Shibir

Pratishtha Mahotsav Invitation

Free Palitana 99 Yatra for JCSC members in December 2019