08.09.2023 - JSGD - Newsletter

Jain Society of Greater Detroit

Important Study Class Announcement

Pranam,
We have a very important announcement for study class students and parents.

ATTN: MANDATORY REGISTRATION FOR ALL NEW AND CURRENT STUDY CLASS STUDENTS

LINK: Mandatory Study Class Registration Form

Deadline: September 16, 2023

New study class calendar year will begin in October. In conjunction, Study Class is requesting all current and new students to fill the linked registration form by the above deadline.

- Submit form for each student
- Ensure that you click "Submit" button at the end to confirm transmission
- If you have any issue sending the form, please contact or
- Form submission is required for the student to be assigned a class in October

This will enable study class to:
- Plan class sizes, and classroom space
- Improve communication with parents and students with accurate contact information

Your timely action will be greatly appreciated.

-- JSGD Study Class

Parvadhiraj Parva Paryushan - 09/12/2023 to 09/19/2023

Pranam,
This year JSGD is celebrating Paryushan Maha Parva from September 12, 2023 through September 19, 2023.

Paryushan 2023 Maha Parva details

• Our society is fortunate to have Nirmal Sagarji during the Paryushan (9/12 through 9/19/2023). Members are requested to participate in this once-a-year auspicious event for lectures and bhakti.We have planned for morning lectures, covering various interesting topics on Jainism and 18 Paapstanak for the evening lectures.
• Click here for Explanation of 18 Paapstanak in Gujarati
• Click here for Explanation of 18 Paapstanak in English
• Please click here for Shri Nirmal Sagarji's Introduction
• Please click here for Pravachan topics
• Children Prabhavana is on Fri, September 15 2023 evening between 8.30 to 10 pm. Please contact Hemesh Shah @ (248) 755-9924, if you want to sponsor Prabhavana.
• Please RSVP by September 14, 2023 to help us prepare the food on Saturday, September 16 2023 for Swapna Darshan Day. Also, please note that the same Swamivatsalya food will be served for Ekasana on this day.
• Tapasvi Bahuman is on Monday, September 18 2023
• Sakal Sangh Parna is on Wednesday, September 20 2023. Windsor Parna Group has the laabh for Paryushan 2023 Sakal Sangh Parna

1. Please provide your name and the days you will be doing Ekasana on the bulletin board at least 1 day in advance.
2. All seniors attending the morning program at the temple during Paryushan are requested to take lunch at the temple.
3. Please do not drop empty containers in the kitchen, without first asking Ekasana committee

1. Latest Swapna Darshan Ghee-Boli Charts, Ekasana signup chart, and food-Sponsorship charts will be posted on the temple bulletin board.
2. Please RSVP by September 14, 2023 for Swapna Darshan Day Swamivatsalya using this link 👉 Swapna Darshan Day Swamivatsalya RSVP

Paryushan Tiffin Service Initiative

Pranam!

Once again this year, Jain Alert Group of Michigan with the support of JSGD Sangh is planning to provide tiffins during all 8 days of Paryushan! We will be packing food made by the JSGD Paryushan Ekasana team and delivering it. Due to logistical limitations, we will only be able to provide tiffins to those living/working in Ann Arbor and Dearborn. If you would like tiffins on any of the 8 days, please sign up on the form below. A few guidelines to keep in mind:

1. We will be dropping tiffins off to a central location near you, not necessarily directly to you. This means that you might have to pick up your tiffin from somewhere other than your apartment.
2. If you fail to pick up your tiffin on any given day, we will cancel your tiffin for all remaining days. Leaving food overnight makes it vaasi and we cannot allow that especially during Paryushan.
3. If you feel you won't be able to pick up on a specific day even though you signed up, let us know latest by the night before.
4. If you have any other restrictions, please let us know and we will try to accommodate them.
5. By filling out this form, you are committing to being responsive to messages and questions. If you sign up but do not reply to our messages of confirmation, we will cancel your order.

Registration: https://forms.gle/R7o7sPFfZMYhD6a17
Please spread this message to any students or young professionals you know who live in Ann Arbor or Dearborn!

For any questions, please reach out to:
Rishi Zaveri - 248 470 2304
Neeyati Shah - 810 252 3375

Paryushan Youth Pratikraman

Pranam!

This year, we are excited to announce special Youth Pratikraman which will be held all 8 days of Paryushan. This Pratikraman is for children 8+, college students and young professionals. Youth will learn, in English, about the significance of various parts of the Pratikraman as well as about the importance of Jain Dharma and Paryushan in general. The timings and location are as follows:
Days 1-7: 6PM-8PM EST
Day 8 (Samvatsari): 5:30PM-8PM EST
Location:
Rahul and Neeyati Shah
29274 Sunridge Rd,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

We highly encourage you to plan to have your children attend this Pratikraman as they will gain a better understanding of WHAT they they are doing and WHY.

For any questions, please reach out to Rishi Zaveri - +1 248 470 2304

Jai Jinendra

Pictures from Temple visit by Louisville Sangh

Pranam,
JSGD had a privilege to welcome the Sangh from Louisville; KY on Saturday; September 2nd, 2023. Please click on the link to view few moments captured
👉Louisville Sangh Visit pictures

Thankyou

JSGD WhatsApp Group Information

Jai Jinendra Members,

We have a JSGD WhatsApp group formed and request everyone to join the group. This platform will allow everyone to stay connected, share updates, events and newsletters. We request everyone to please join & share the following link with your friends and family to get added to the JSGD WhatsApp group->
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DsUcxun99pc6jx5CJ67TAN
OR Scan the below QR code to join

Thank you,
EC & BOT