Jain Society of Greater Detroit
MESSAGE FROM THE FRE TEAM
Dear Society Members,
Jai Jinendra & Pranam,
The recent fundraising dinner was a tremendous success, and we, the JSGD FRE Team 2024, are profoundly grateful for your overwhelming support and generosity. Your presence and contributions have left an indelible mark on our community, showcasing the unity and strength that define us. A special thanks to our seniors for attending this event in large numbers.
Together, we achieved a remarkable feat, raising vital funds that will sustain and enhance the essential services and spiritual growth opportunities provided by our society. Your contributions go beyond monetary value; they symbolize the care and compassion that define our community.
To our donors, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who played a part in the success of the event, we extend our heartfelt appreciation. Your selflessness and dedication are truly inspiring and reflect the spirit of unity and support that is the cornerstone of our JSGD family. A special thanks to Sunpreet Singh for providing DJ services and Musical Equipment at no charge to the society.
We congratulate Vinay Bhai Shah for receiving JSGD 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
While FRE team and volunteers have strived to make every effort possible to make this memorable for you, however, if for any reason, we have hurt you or your feelings, we seek forgiveness.
We will be sharing videos of the program and the donors list in the next Newsletter. Please check out the pictures at the link below.
FRD 2024 - Pictures - Google Photos
An electronic copy of the brochure can be downloaded from the link below:
https://www.jsgd.org/fundraising/brochure.pdf
With heartfelt gratitude,
JSGD FRE Team 2024
MAHAVIR JANMA KALYANAK CELEBRATIONS
Dear Society Members,
Jai Jinendra & Pranam,
JSGD will be celebrating Mahavir Jayanti on April 28th 2024, Sunday.
JOY Snatra Puja will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, following by the Swamivatsalya lunch.
Please RSVP for the Swamivatsalya by clicking HERE.
BOT ANNOUNCEMENT - JOS COMMITTEE
Dear Society Members,
Jai Jinendra & Pranam,
In accordance with the Jain Vani announcement by the Board of Trustees (BOT), a new JOS committee has been established for a three-year term. The selection of committee members was based on their enthusiasm, talents, energy, innovative ideas, and dedication to fostering healthy living within our JOS community.
The appointed committee members are as follows:
- Bipinbhai Shah - Leader
- Rameshbhai Shah
- Nikhilbhai Kothari
- Shreyaben Shah
- Sanjaybhai Bhandari
- Anilbhai Jain
- Dr. Sanjaybhai Lakhani
- Keval Shah
- Vee Shah
The committee's scope of activities will encompass various areas such as health, finance, bingo, music, picnics, mimicry, religious discussions, trips, and more.
We are delighted to welcome two new young high school talents, Keval and Veer, who will be joining the senior group to enhance our seniors' activities.
With this dynamic and diverse team, we are confident in further strengthening the foundation of JOS. All members are encouraged to participate in JOS programs for enjoyment and support!
- Board of Trustees
SWADHYAY BY PANDITJI CHAMPAKBHAI MEHTA
Dear Society Members,
Jai Jinendra & Pranam,
Swadhyay by Panditvarya Shri Champakbhai Mehta
Panditji Shri Champakbhai Mehta will be here for Swadhyay from May 7-13. The topics will include the meaning of Antray Karma Nivaran Puja (continued from last year) and the meaning of Snatra Puja.
Please click on this link to view --- Panditvarya Shri Champakbhai Mehta's Biodata
| Day Date Timing | ||
| Tuesday | May 7 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | May 8 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | May 9 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | May 10 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | May 11 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | May 12 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Monday | May 13 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
JOY SENIOR APPRECIATION EVENT
Jai Jinendra,
After a phenomenal year filled with JOY events, we are now having the Senior Appreciation Event on May 4th starting at 4PM, where we will organize games and plan out a fun-filled evening for the Seniors of JSGD!
We hope that all the Seniors attend this event, as it will be filled with fun competitions and entertaining social time, followed by a light dinner.
The RSVP link will be sent out soon, so save the date!
Thank you
-JOY Board
Shri Vastupal Shah Puja Invitation
MAY 11 INVITATION
Jai Jinendra. Please join us on May 11th at the Jain Temple in Farmington Hills, MI, for a Puja and Swami Vatsalya lunch honoring the memory of our Dad, Vastupal B. Shah.
Snatra Puja will begin at 10:00AM, followed by remembrances from family and friends, and then lunch at the temple.
Dad passed away peacefully on March 29th, at home in Hanover Park, IL. Alongside Mom (Varsha), Dad was an integral member and leader of the Jain Community in the US. He held a number of leadership roles in the Jain Society of Greater Detroit (JSGD), including Temple Pratistha Co-Chair, Executive Committee President, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. His most noteworthy contribution to the Society was as Co-Convener of the 2013 JAINA Convention, which brought over 3,500 attendees from around the world to Detroit. He also led two yatras to India as part of JAINA's Pilgrimage Committee, and co-led over ten Panch Tirth yatras for JSGD. Dad received the JAINA Ratna award in 2017 and JSGD’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
Please RSVP at the link below. We look forward to seeing you.
RSVP MAY 11
Neil, Charu, Keshav, and Sahana
Pareen, Renu, Akash, and Ajay