Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Study Class News
Pranam,
2022 Study Class Essay Competition Winners
Please join us in congratulating the winners and participants of the 2022 Study Class Essay competition announced last week. The group 7 and 8 students expressed their ideas on the following prompt
Through active youth participation, young people play a pivotal role in empowering their faith communities.
- In what ways do you visualize yourself staying connected and having a vision for your temple and JSGD or other local jain community?
- How do you intend to stay connected to your JSGD roots and community?
- What transformation is required in these organizations to enhance youth interactions and enable a continuum of youth engagement and leadership?
The annual Linda Kapadia Memorial Award of $500 went to Aryan Shah, son of Mohini and Amit Shah. Aryan is a senior at Northville High School and a long-time student of study class.
Ansh Shah was recognized with the Kanti Shah Memorial Award of $300. Ansh, son of Anuja and Vinit Shah is also a sophomore at Northville High.
The Sheth and Petrucci family sponsorship of $1000 was partly allocated to the participation prizes for all essay submissions. We would like to thank the sponsors for their support of this important study class activity. Kudos to Rajesh and Vinita Jain, our perpetual Essay co-ordinators.
Here is a list of all the winners
| 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | |
| Group 7/8 | Aryan Shah | Ansh Shah | Veer Shah |
| Group 6 | Rishit Sheth | Rishabh Sheth | Suhani Salecha |
| Group 5 | Aahan Jain | Anya Shah | Naisha Jain |
| Group 4 | Yaksh Shah | Arnav Shah | Arna Shah |
A Twist on Halloween – Not Spooky at all
Our young study class students celebrated their twist on Halloween during class last week. The students of Group 4 and Group 3 were representing Jain personalities, ChandanBala, King Shrenik ….
Group 4 students played “Who am I” in their classroom.
The youngest students were dressed as their favorite characters.
Thanks to all the teachers for motivating the students and constantly finding creative ways to engage and excite the students in class.
JOY Thanksgiving Navkaar Jaap
Pranam,
We hope that everyone is doing well and staying safe! We would like to invite the JSGD community for the annual Thanksgiving Navkaar Jaap at the temple. We will pray for the souls of the slain turkeys. A warm breakfast will be prepared and served by the JOY Kids before the event.
Date: -Thursday, November 24, 2022
Breakfast: 8:30 –10:30 AM - Social Hall (Downstairs)
Navkar Jaap: 10:45- 11:45 AM - Main Prayer Hall upstairs.
RSVP at - Thanksgiving Navkaar Jaap
The Navkaar Jaap will be followed by Shanti, Aarti, and Mangal Divo.
In the past, we have had huge participation and contributions from the society members, and we hope to see all of you again this year as well!!
Thank you,
JOY Board and Advisors
Community Events
Thanksgiving Ayambil Aradhana
Pranam,
We would like to invite Sakal Sangh for the Thanksgiving Ayambil Aradhana on Saturday November 19, 2022 at the temple
Please RSVP using the following link-> Thanksgiving Ayambil Aradhana 2022 form
Hemant and Tarulata Shah Jagdishbhai and Shaila Shah
Snatra Puja
Pranam, We would like to cordially invite Sakal JSGD Sangh to join us for Snatra Puja on Saturday, December 3rd @ 11 AM. The puja will be performed by the puja group at our Temple. We request everyone to join and take laabh. The puja will be followed by Swamivatsalya Lunch. Please kindly RSVP at Snatra Puja RSVP Program Details: Snatra Pujan - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Swamivatsalya - 12:30 PM onwards Regards, Bipin and Sohini Shah and Family 248-842-8465 [email protected]
Richmond Jain Sangh Invitation
Pranam,
Richmond sangh is doing Posh sud Darsham Attham tap, first time in USA and inviting our Sangh members to join.
They have also shared Importance of Posh Dashmi video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQYz4HAvnLM (last few minutes has details of the event). Please see the flyer also for more details
RSVP Form : https://forms.gle/8BHSWjy4AgnaZG358
-Jain Society of Central Virginia
World Conference on Spiritual Sciences
Pranam,
There is a World conference on Spiritual Sciences held in India on Dec 3rd & 4th, 2022. Please click on the link below for more details on this event
->World conference on Spiritual Sciences details
YJA National Thanksgiving Jaap Invitation
Pranam,
We would like to invite your Sangh to join us for the virtual YJA National Thanksgiving Jaap and recite Navkar Mantra alongside Jain youth and Sanghs from across the country.
As you may know, millions of turkeys are robbed of life on Thanksgiving every year. Through this event, we will come together to pray that their souls are in peace and their deaths are free of fear. The Jaap will take place on Thursday, November 24, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET via Zoom. We will be sure to send you more details pending your confirmation!
We would be honored to have you participate in our Navkar Jaap and recite Navkar Mantras. Your presence will be inspirational to the youth in our community. Please let me know if you would be interested in participating at your earliest convenience, so that we can further coordinate.
Date: November 24, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Link to join: https://bit.ly/yja-thanksgiving-jaap-2022
Thank you!
Bhuvni Shah
Director of Education
Young Jains of America
[email protected] | (732) 858-2294