Jain Society of Greater Detroit
NEW YEAR DWAR OPENING
Dear JSGD Members,
Jai Jinendra,
Wish you and your family very Happy Diwali. We celebrate this Parva by illuminating lights and lamps in our home. This auspicious day symbolizes and reminds about the path that Bhagwan Mahavir has preached us to lead and achieve ultimate knowledge and moksha.
Saturday
11/02/24
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
New Year - Dhwar Opening / Monthly Snatra Puja
New Year (Bestu Varas 2081)
- EC
JSGD'S DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
Dear JSGD Members,
Jai Jinendra,
JSGD wishes a Shubh Deepawali and Saal Mubarak to you and your loved ones!! Here's what we've planned for our memorable celebration:
Date 11.10.2024
Day - Sunday
10:30am - 11:30am – Snatra puja
11:30am - 12:15pm -- General Body Meeting
12:15pm - 12:30pm -- Aarti
12:30pm - 2:30pm -- Diwali Swamivatsalya (Lunch)
Please RSVP by clicking HERE. Please RSVP since it helps in managing food preparation and avoid wastage.
Regards,
EC
JOY'S DIWALI EVENT
Dear JSGD Members,
Jai Jinendra,
We are thrilled to invite all kids to our JOY's Diwali Event!
Date: November 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: JSGD Basement Stage
Come and join us for a morning full of joy, creativity, and cultural fun. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to express their artistic skills through Rangolis, Deevo decoration, and card making. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
Regards,
JOY Board
STUDY CLASS ANNUAL DAY
Jai Jinendra Society Members
Studyclass had Annual day celebration yesterday 10/26/2024. Over 75 students participated in the event from pre-school to middle school students.Over 250 members, parents and students attended the event.
The theme for the event was Our Tirthankars . There were dances, fancy dress showing, skits and interactive dance drama performed by our students.
It was wonderful opportunity for our students to show studyclass learning and talent on stage.
It was heartwarming and cute to see young students performing on stage- many for first time creating memories to be cherished.
Special and sincere thanks to all study class teachers for preparing and working with our young students in a very short time.
Also, thanks to all backstage volunteers for helping with the program.
Thanks to
Mamata Maheshwari for being overall Program Coordination.
Amit Shah, Kamlesh Shah, and Kamal Jain for managing audio visual
Pratiksha Shah and Rachna Parakh for delicious Pav Bhaji dinner after event.
We also remember Guruji gratitude and respect for this tradition and showing path.
Here is the picture of the entire study class community during annual day.
Thank you all and Michhami Dukkadam
RELAX AND RENEW WELLNESS RETREAT (ON NOV. 16)
Dear JSGD Members,
Jai Jinendra,
Please sign up using this LINK
BOT UPDATE
Jai Jinendra Members & Families,
Below is an update on various projects under Vision-25 with volunteers signed up for each category. If you are still interested, please sign up before the Diwali program. After Diwali, the list will be finalized, and each subcommittee will select a leader and begin exploring the feasibility of their assigned tasks, reporting progress to the BOT.
Vision-25: JSGD - Next 25 Years
*Reported by BOT as of 10/28/2024*
Sign Up for Vision-25: If you wish to volunteer, please provide your name to:
- **Ramesh Shah** | 248-661-4255
- **Nutan Shah** | 248-709-3539
Or email to: [email protected]
Objective: Form an ad-hoc committee to explore the feasibility of beautifying the temple’s interior through painting, crafting, and carving religious events, inspired by Indian temples like Mt. Abu, Delwara, Palitana, and Girnar.
| Volunteer Names | Contact |
| Chirag D. Jhaveri | 248-238-3606 |
| Manish Salecha | 313-729-4496 |
| Tushar Shah | 989-971-1402 |
| Nirav R. Sheth | 313-980-9011 |
| Pravin Shah | 734-645-5192 |
Objective: Form an ad-hoc committee to explore the feasibility of establishing an accredited Science and Technology Jain academic school. This institution aims to provide education in Math, Science, Computer Engineering, Leadership Skills, Communication, etc. The school will cater to a high-income demographic and potentially become a reputed institution within the community. Research into operational requirements with private schools and other agencies is necessary.
| Volunteer Names | Contact |
| Pradip V. Shah | 248-736-5604 |
| Jay B. Shah | 248-212-0291 |
| Biren S. Shah | 586-945-8647 |
| Dimple Shah | 810-449-0893 |
| Ramesh H. Shah | 248-672-1826 |
| Volunteer Names | Contact |
| Manish Salecha | 313-729-4496 |
| Chirag D. Jhaveri | 248-238-3606 |
| Tushar Shah | 989-971-1402 |
| Pravin M. Shah | 734-645-5192 |
| Rahul Shah | 248-904-6030 |
| Nirav R. Sheth | 313-980-9011 |
| Volunteer Names | Contact |
| Pritish Shah | 248-986-6730 |
| Bansi R. Shah | 734-717-6385 |
**Volunteers Needed** 6. Community Services Objective: Set designated days for volunteers to spend time in hospitals, orphanages, senior citizen homes, animal shelters, or food pantries. An ad-hoc committee will study the feasibility of the project, aimed at giving back to the community.
| Volunteer Name | Contact |
| Pratiksha Jain | 520-461-4229 |
| Asha Jain |
2024 JIVDAYA UPDATE
On behalf of Jiv Daya committee we would like to thank you for your generous contributions this year with your support we are able, able to collect more than $ 10,500. These contributions will make a remarkable difference and will provide invaluable services to mute, sick, aged, and helpless animals and birds in rural areas of India and here in the USA. We also distributed $ 28,000 to Twenty Panjrapoles here in India and USA. Due to government regulation most of the panjarapoles In India received Fodder. We supported two projects in India and one of them was in Rajasthan to build new Panjrapole, work is in progress attached below.
Currently we have a fund for this cause and would like to disperse it to needy Panjarapoles in India and animal centers in North America. We also would like to sponsor few small permanent projects at panjrapoles along with regular funds for providing grass for animals. If you have any info on names of needy Panjarpole or animal centers, please provide contact info, name of Panjrapole and project detail.
Niranjan Shah : contact : 248-553-7327
Thank you again for your generous support of our efforts towards JIVDAYA and making cause part of Your daily life. Attached is a list of Donors for 2024 Jivdaya cause.
Hemant Shah,
Jiv Daya Committee Coordinator, 734-658-3474
Niranjan bhai Shah (248)553-7327, Bhupendra Shah (248)349-5130
Nutan Shah (248)442-1477, and Prakash Shah (248)307-0326
Please find the list of donors attached.