JAINA ►09.10.2013 ►Newsletter

Published: 10.10.2013
Updated: 10.10.2013

Federation Of Jain Associations in North America
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3rd JAINA-AJC Community Partnership Program

Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

 

 

D.C. Ahimsa Day Event a Success, Despite Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 2013

For the first time ever, JAINA teamed up with members of both the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) last Tuesday to discuss how the values of non-violence may be expressed with their organization members, their larger communities, and policy-makers.

The all-day event was planned to take place on Capitol Hill, but the government shut down that morning. Instead, the event was held in the offices of the AJC through the generosity of its leaders. The day turned out to be a very meaningful despite the hurdle, however. Close to 100 people attended.

Furthermore, fears that the main part of the event, the eight meetings with lawmakers and Congressmen, would not happen turned out to be unfounded. JAINA representatives were able to meet with more than four people associated with Congress to discuss Jainism and the Jain way of life.

 

Full Photo Gallery
Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muniji: The Necessity of
Cultivating Ahimsa and Interfaith Dialogue
Rev. Dr. Kah Jin Jeffrey Kuan:
The Value of Interfaith Dialogue
David C. Lincoln: Honoring Gurudev Chitrabanuji
and Pramodaben Chitrabanu

YOUNG JAIN PROFESSIONALS

Applications Still Open for the 2013 - 2014 YJP Board
Are you a leader who enjoys making a difference?

Do you enjoy community organizing in meaningful ways?

Interested in leaving behind a legacy?
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YJP Board Members
Apply to be part of the YJP 2013-2014 Board!
[Applicants must be 25-40 yrs old to apply]

CENTER SPOTLIGHT!

Featuring Jain Center of America - Elmhurst, NY
Jain Center of America (JCA), New York proudly presents its second fundraising event: SANSKAR 2013 - A Spirited Display of Classical Indian Arts, a showcase of artistic excellence by JCA members and artists from New York area's most prestigious Performing Art academies.

For more details, .

To download flyer, .

SUPPORT YOUNG JAINS

1 Night, 20 Cities! YJA National Dinners - Will you be going on Friday, Oct. 18?
Friday, October 18th, YJA will be organizing dinner gatherings in 20 cities around the US. Even though everyone may not be able to be at the same location, all attendees will be enjoying a meal at the same time. This is a great way to expose your children to like-minded Jain youth!

If you would like more information about specific locations, please go to and scroll down the left side. There you will see links to each event.
Register Today: 4th Annual Southeast Retreat - Nov. 8-10
This retreat is not to be missed! It is a great way to bond with and learn from fellow like minded Jain youth. Come join us at the 4th Annual Southeast Retreat at Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, GA. Over this weekend, learn about Jainism, connect mind, body, and soul, and meet some new friends. Discover something new and have an amazing, fun-filled weekend!

Early Bird Price - Now through Friday, October 11th
$65 for JainLink Members
$75 for Non-JainLink Members.
To learn more about the event, please go to .

To register, click on the button to the left.

JAINA LEADERS UPDATE

This weekend, the biennial JAINA Leaders Meeting will be held at Siddhachalam in Blairstown, NJ, on Friday, Oct. 11th through Sunday, Oct. 13th. The Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Project Leaders, and volunteer members will meet to discuss their yearly updates and provide their vision for the next 2 years.

We are developing many new initiatives to better serve YOU - locally, regionally, and nationally. A brand new website, a mobile app, more opportunities to engage young professionals and youth - These are just a few things coming in Jan. 2014!

Please contact your local to share your thoughts, project ideas or questions.

We are here to serve you!

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