26.04.2025 - JSGD - Newsletter

Jain Society of Greater Detroit

UPCOMING EVENTS

BESTO MAHINO SNATRA PUJA

Please join us on April 28, 2025, for the Besto Mahino Snatra Puja from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

We look forward to seeing you there!

YEAR 2025 - BOT AND EC PRESENTATIONS

Pranam,

Here are the BOT and EC presentations in PDF format.




Please Note: EC and BOT Financial report and presentations will be sent in a separate newsletter to JSGD members only.

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email us at [email protected].

SHANTINATH PANCH KALYANAK PUJA

Pranam!

We would like to invite you and your family to join us for Shri Shantinath Panch Kalyanak Puja on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Jain Temple. The puja will be followed by Swamivatsalya lunch.

Please RSVP below by May 4th
Hope you can join us!

~ Rajiv, Reepal, and Riya.

JOY & JOS SENIOR APPRECIATION EVENT

Jai Jinendra and Pranam,

We are pleased to announce that the JOY and JOS Senior Appreciation Event will take place on Friday, May 17th, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Temple.

This event is dedicated to appreciate our senior members and recognize their contributions to our community.

The celebration will feature engaging activities such as Family Feud and Minute to Win It, for the seniors, followed by snacks, tea, and a light dinner.

Kindly RSVP using the link below:



We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
- JOY Board

MAHAVIR JANMA KALYANAK - HEARTFELT GRATITUDE

Pranam,

On Sunday, April 20th, the Jain Society of Greater Detroit joyously celebrated Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) with a vibrant Snatra Mahotsav performed by about 70 JOY and Study Class students.

A heartfelt thank you to Jaimik Shah and Mamata Maheshwari for their incredible leadership. Their meticulous planning, dedication, and unwavering commitment ensured every element of the Mahotsav was carried out with precision and elegance.

The students were the true stars of the day—shining through their performances, whether it was dance, skits, recitations, or explanations. Their confidence and enthusiasm reflected the hard work and nurturing guidance of their mentors.

A special note of appreciation to Jayeshbhai and Bhavnaben Mehta for their incredible generosity from picking material, sponsoring, and shipping all the costumes from India. Their support from afar continues to strengthen our Sangh.

We are also grateful to Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich and her husband Brian for joining us in the celebration and honoring the occasion with their presence.

We also extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals and teams who played key roles in the Mahotsav’s success:
Audio: Alan, Rajesh Jain
Choreography: Dhara Shah, Pooja Shah, Ritika Salecha
Costume Coordination: Mamata Maheshwari, Reekhav Shah, Reenal Shah
Constume preparation: Meghnaben Vora (d/o Rajnibhai and Jyotsnaben Shah, Amdavad)
Dance Assistance: Deepika Jain, Dixita Haria, Lajja Shah, Nisha Doshi, Reenal Shah, Riddhi Shah
Decorations: Forum Shah, Paridhi Jain, Shashin Shah
Hall Setup: Ankur Shah, Arpan Gandhi, Neelesh Jain
JOY Explanations: Niral Shah
Lighting: Naveen Jain, Nirav Sheth, Rahul Shah
Musicians: Keyur Vyas, Jainav Shah, Rishi Patel
Pujariji: Deepakbhai and Kiranben
Rituals: Kavita Shah, Neeyati Shah, Niral Shah, Trupti Ajmera
Singers: Hiral Shah, Jaimik Shah, Nirali Shah, Rishi Zaveri, Shaila Shah
Skits: Anuja Shah, Vinit Shah
Students Prabhavna: Study class alumni - Aarvi Shah, Anagha Shah, Anjali Petrucci, Chintan Maheshwari, Kunal Shah, Kush Madhani, Maya Sheth, Meera Sheth, Mihir Zaveri, Neel Parakh, Priyal Shah, Richa Shah, Ritika Jain, Riya Munot, Riya Shah, Sanjana Doshi, Sheily Shah, Shilpi Shah, Shreyans Munot, Sonia Petruccim Tanvi Doshi, Utsav Lathia
Videography: Saurabh Shah

Over 600 members took laabh of the Swamivatsalya lunch, which was lovingly prepared by Richa Jain and her dedicated team: Amit & Megha Shah, Anil & Savita Jain, Kamal & Sunitha Jain, Prachi Shah, Ritu Jain, and Shreya Shah.

The Swamivatsalya was generously sponsored by the Bhaktamer Group families.

We are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed—whether in a big or small way—to making this celebration truly memorable. If we have inadvertently missed mentioning anyone’s name, please accept our sincere Michchhami Dukkadam!

-Executive Committee

HELP TEMPLE, HELP YOURSELF!

Pranam,

As many of you know, our beloved temple has been serving the community for nearly 27 years. Over these decades, it has stood as a spiritual sanctuary, a cultural hub, and a place of peace, prayer, and togetherness.

However, with time comes increasing responsibility. The cost of maintaining and operating the temple has continued to rise steadily each year. In 2024 alone, we incurred over $600,000 in maintenance expenses, with the total operational cost exceeding $1 million. These costs include everything from utilities, repairs, and upkeep to day-to-day operations that allow us to continue serving the community in the best way possible.

Now more than ever, we need your generous support to help sustain our temple.

We are reaching out to every member of our community with a heartfelt appeal: please consider contributing just $1 a day — that’s $365 a year — to support the temple’s ongoing maintenance and operations.

This small, consistent commitment can make a big difference. You also have the option to pledge your support for multiple years, helping us plan ahead and maintain the temple with confidence and care.

Every dollar counts and every act of giving is a blessing. With your help, we can ensure that our temple continues to thrive for generations to come.



Thank you for your continued devotion and generosity.

TEMPLE HOURS