JSMW: Upcoming Events - Aug 3 to Aug 26 (Aug 2018)
 Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from August 3 to August 26: 1) Aug 5: Jain Samaniji Visit [No lectures on Aug 4] 2) Aug 12: Snatra Puja 3) Aug 19: Annual Family Day & Healthy Breakfast Competition 4) Aug 20-23: Taralaben Doshijis Pravachans 5) Aug 25: Monthly Jinvani Event 6) Aug 26: Devshastra Guru Puja 7) Every Saturday:Namokar Mantra J aap, Pranayam, Yoga, Kesar Pooja Jain Samani Pramukha Shreenidhiji Jain Samani Nirdeshika Sh

JSMW: Upcoming Events - Aug 18 to Sept 1 (Aug 2018)
 Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from August 18 to Sept 1: 1) Aug 18: Snatra Puja 2) Aug 19: Annual Family Day & Healthy Breakfast Competition 3) Aug 20-23: Taralaben Doshijis Pravachans 4) Aug 25: Monthly Jinvani Event 5) Aug 26: Devshastra Guru Puja 6) Aug 31: Guru Vandana with Samirbhai Shah 7) Sept 1: Asthapad Bhav Yatra with Samirbhai Shah Snatra Puja    Sunday, August 18 - 10 AM   Jain Center  

JSMW: Upcoming Events - Aug 31 to Sept 24 (Aug 2018)
 Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from August 31 to September 24: 1 ) Aug 31: Guru Vandana with Samirbhai Shah 2 ) Sept 1: Asthapad Bhav Yatra with Samirbhai Shah 3) Sept 6 to Sept 24: Paryushan and DasLaxan Parva Our latest newsletter has been published on JSMW website and is in mail. Guruvandana with Samirbhai Shah Aug 31 - Friday - 7:30 PM Dinner at 6 PM Jain Center Please RSVP https://goo.gl/forms/QE7r0voaPypXRmM23 Our Sakal Sangh is in

Paryushan September 13 -14 Programs (Sep 2018)
Paryushan 2018 Samvatsari, Bhadarva Sud 4 - Thursday, September 13th Parna - Friday, September 14th Jai Jinendra,  Following Paryushan events at Jain Center on September 13th and 14th Samvatsari - September 13th 6:00 AM Rayi Pratikraman at Jain Center 9:00 AM Snatra Pooja at Jain Center 10:00 AM Barsasutra Asthaprakari Pooja & Chitra Pat Darsha 12:00 to 1:30 PM Lunch at Jain Center Please contact Jhalak Mehta, Yash Mehta or Mina Shah to get your ticket for lunch 12:30

JSMW: Activity Updates - Sept 13 to Sept 30 (Sep 2018)
JSMW Activities - September 13 to September 30 Jai Jinendra,  Please note the special news for upcoming events as follows: Sept 13-14 - Samvatsari Pratikramans, Tapasvi Bahuman and Parna ( Tapasvi Registration link) Sept 15: DC Vegfest Cancelled Sept 15: Astapad Poojan Nakros ( Labh info and RSVP link) Sept 23: Daslaxan end date changed Sept 30: Pathasala Starts Samvasari Pratikramans - September 13th  12:30 PM Mother's Pratikraman at Jain Center 3:30 PM Dera

JSMW: Quarterly Special General Body Meeting - Oct 7 (Sep 2018)
Quarterly Special General Body Meeting October 7, 2018 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria Jai Jinendra Please join for quarterly special general body meeting on October 7th, 10:30 AM in Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria.   Agenda Approval of Minutes of May 20, 2018 Quarterly General Body Meeting  2018_May_20_JSMW_General_Body_Meeting_Minutes_DRAFT.pdf Review of Upcoming Events Constitution Committee Report JSMW_Constitution_as_Amended_May_2018.pdf, A

JSMW: Diwali Mela (UJHT) - Cultural Registration (Sep 2018)
Jai Jinendra. This year's Diwali Mela, organized by United Hindu Jain Temples (UJHT), is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Location: NOVA Field House, Chantilly, VA Time: 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. Admission: $2 per person As a member organization, Jain Society will have an opportunity to present two cultural items (4-5 minute length). Please register your items with Kamlesh Shah by emailing to uhjtreps@jainsocietydc.org before September 29, 2018. Please note that only th

JSMW: Activity Updates - Oct 4 to Oct 24 (Oct 2018)
JSMW Activities - October 4 to October 24 Jai Jinendra,  Please note the upcoming JSMW events as follows: Oct 7: Pathshala Oct 7: Special General Body Meeting Oct 7: JYOC and Today's Women - Garba/Raas workshop Oct 14: Snatra Pooja Oct 14: UHJT Diwali Mela Oct 16 - 24: Shaswati Navpad Oli/Ayambil Oct 21 - Wellness JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, October 7 Cloverly Elementary  Language Classes starting at 9:15 AM  Prayers starting at 10:15

JSMW: EC & Board Of Trustees Nominations Now Open (Oct 2018)
EC & Board Of Trustees Nominations - Now Open Jai Jinendra!   The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington invites nominations for 2 positions on the Board of Trustees and all 13 positions on the Executive Committee. Please find attached the Nomination Form and Election Rules. Completed forms can be emailed to the Elections Committee at nominations@jainsocietydc.org to reach Shilpa Manoj Shah (Chair), Manu Shah and Jatin (Toral) Shah before November 4, 2018. The amended Constitutio

JSMW: Activity Updates - Oct 18 to Oct 28 (Oct 2018)
JSMW Activities - October 18 to October 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are upcoming JSMW activities: Oct 16 - 24: Shaswati Navpad Oli/Ayambil Oct 21: Pathshala Oct 21: Wellness Oct 27: Monthly Jinvani Event Oct 27: JSMW Panchtirth Yatra - [CANCELLED DUE TO LOW RESPONSE] Oct 28: Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Shaswati Navpad Oli/Ayambil  October 16 to October 24 - 12 to 1 PM October 20 - Snatra Puja - 9 AM Jain Center   This year, we will be having Ay

JSMW: EC-BOT Nominations, Newsletter & Updates (Oct 2018)
Jai Jinendra : Please note following are noteworthy news and updates for our sangh   JSMW Newsletter - October 2018 Please find attached JSMW October 2018 Newletter. Don't miss to read all about our vibrant Sangh events, updates and news JSMW_Newsletter_October_2018.pdf EC & BOT Nominations - Due November 4 The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington invites nominations for 2 positions on the Board of Trustees and all 13 positions on the Executive Committee. Completed for

JSMW: Activity Updates - Nov 1 to Nov 18 (Nov 2018)
JSMW Activities - November 1 to November 18 Jai Jinendra,  Following are upcoming JSMW activities: Nov 4, 18: Pathshala Nov 4: Diwali Celebration - Best Dress, Namkeen Competion, Diya Nov 7, 8,10: Diwali Celebration - Nirvaan Pooja, Navsmaran, Bhakti Nov 11: Snatra Pooja Nov 18: Wellness: Foreign Assets Tax Requirements  JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, November 4 & November 18 Cloverly Elementary  Language Classes starting at 9:15 AM  P

JSMW: Sad Demise of Jigar Shah’s Father - Pravinbhai Shah (Nov 2018)
Jai Jinendra We are saddened to inform you that Mr. Pravinbhai Shah, husband of Smt. Arunaben, father of Jigarbhai Shah, father-In-law of Archana Shah, grandfather of Prisha and Diya, has passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his mother, his wife, two daughters, as well as two sons, one brother and six grand kids. He passed on to the next life peacefully and on his terms with loved ones by his side on Sunday, November 11th, 2018. Home Address and Contact Information - Jigar & Archan

JSMW: Activity Updates - Nov 13 to Nov 25 (Nov 2018)
JSMW Activities - November 13 to November 25 Jai Jinendra,  Following are upcoming JSMW activities: Nov 17: Monthly Jinvani Event Nov 18: Pathshala Nov 18: Wellness: Foreign Assets Tax Requirements  Nov 22: Thankgiving Day Ayambil Nov 25: Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Monthly Jinvani Event  Saturday, November 17 - 10:30 AM  Jain Center  Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on November 17th at 10:30 am at Jain Center. 

JSMW: Sad News - Mr. Narendra Jain of Northern Virginia (Nov 2018)
Jai Jinendra  We are saddened to inform you that Mr. Narendra Jain of Northern Virginia has passed away peacefully.  He is survived by an extended loving family,  He passed on to the next life peacefully and on his terms with loved ones by his side on Tuesday, November 13th 2018. Please pray for his departed soul in heaven.  The funeral is tomorrow 14th November at 2:00 PM at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA.  Home Address and contact Inf

Past Events - Diwali 2018 and Wellness Session 2 (Nov 2018)
Jai Jinendra, Below are some useful and fun details of our recent events: JSMW Diwali Celebration 2018 Diwali at Capitol Wellness Session 1 - Preparing for College Admissions Wellness Session 2 - Foreign Assets Tax Compliance Special Reminder: Please note the #GivingTuesday 2018 (November 27th at 8 AM) is approaching fast. JSMW Treasurer ( treasurer@jainsocietydc.org) has started receiving the pledges and matching donors. This is a great opportunity to make your donated dollar two t

JSMW: Prayers for Late Shri Pravinbhai Shah - Dec 9 (Nov 2018)
Jai Jinendra Family and Friends, As communicated on November 12, 2018, Mr. Pravinbhai Shah, husband of Smt. Arunaben, father of Jigarbhai Shah, father-In-law of Archana Shah, grandfather of Prisha and Diya, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11th.  He is survived by his mother, his wife, two daughters, as well as two sons, one brother and six grand kids. Prayers for Late Shri Pravinbhai Shah will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 2018, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jain Center lo

JSMW: Activity Updates - Nov 30 to Jan 12 (Dec 2018)
JSMW Activities - November 30 to January 12 Jai Jinendra,  Following are updates and upcoming JSMW activities: #GivingTuesday Update Dec 2, 9, 16: Pathshala Dec 2: JSMW Annual General Body Meeting Dec 9: Monthly Snatra Puja Dec 9: Today's Girl, Today's Woman Interfaith Works 2018 Holiday Gift Project Dec 16: Wellness Session Part 3 - Bullying Prevention & Intervention Jan 12: Jains Got Talent 3 [Registration Due Dec 2] #GivingTuesday [UPDATE] Our JSMW sangh r

JSMW: Activity Updates - Dec 20 to Jan 12 (Dec 2018)
JSMW Activities - December 20 to January 12 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from December 20 to January 12 Dec 22: Monthly Jinvani Event  Dec 30: Monthly Snatra Puja Jan 1: Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Jan 6: Pathasala Jan 12: Jains Got Talent 3 Presentation from Wellness Session Part 3 - Bullying Prevention & Intervention  Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, December 22nd - 10:30 AM  Jain Center   For our

JSMW: Activity Updates - Jan 3 to Jan 20 (Jan 2019)
JSMW Activities - January 3 to January 20 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from January 3 to January 20 Jan 6,20: Pathasala Jan 12: Jains Got Talent 3 Jan 13: Snatra Puja Ongoing Events JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, January 6,20 Cloverly Elementary  Language Classes starting at 9:15 AM  Prayers starting at 10:15 AM     Adult Classes  10:30 AM to 12:30 PM  Jain Center , Open to All  Atul Sh

JSMW: Activity Updates - Jan 10 to Jan 20 (Jan 2019)
JSMW Activities - January 10 to January 20 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from January 10 to January 20 Message From Pavan Zaveri Jan 12: Jains Got Talent 3 Jan 19: Snatra Puja [DATE CHANGE] Jan 20: Wellness Session - Taxes and Personal Finance Jan 20: Pathasala Ongoing Events Message From Pavan Zaveri Our Immediate Past President Jai Jinendra As the year turns over, our JSMW Executive Committee turns over as well. A hearty tha

JSMW: Activity Updates - Jan 17 to Jan 26 (Jan 2019)
JSMW Activities - January 17 to January 20 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from January 17 to January 26 Jan 19: Snatra Puja Jan 20: Wellness Session - Taxes and Personal Finance Jan 20: Pathasala Jan 26: Jinvani Event Ongoing Events Snatra Puja Saturday, January 19 - 10:30 AM Jain Center Our monthly Snatra Puja will be held on January 19th, starting 10:30 AM at our Jain Center. Puja will be followed by lunch. Lunch Sponsors

JSMW: Activity Updates - Jan 25 to Feb 3 (Jan 2019)
JSMW Activities - January 25 to February 3 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from January 25 to February 3 Jan 26: Jinvani Event Jan 27: Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Feb 3: Pathshala Ongoing Events Jinvani Event Saturday, January 26 - 10:30 AM Jain Center Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on January 26 th at 10:30 am at our Jain Center located at  1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905. Following ar

Feb 3, 2019 Pathshala Email (Jan 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on Feb 3rd. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Sheetal Allap Shah Komal Kalpesh Shah Jallika Ashish Tolia Shweta Vishal Jain Nirali Pratik Shah Hetal Palak Shah Class A2 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time.  Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. Upcoming Events and Announcements   1. Pathshala inclement Weather Policy 2. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak update 3. Sutra Classes for adults 4. Spring Camp-

Feb 3, 2019 Pathshala Email - NEW MJK date and Spring Camp Forms (Jan 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on Feb 3rd. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Sheetal Allap Shah Komal Kalpesh Shah Jallika Ashish Tolia Shweta Vishal Jain Nirali Pratik Shah Hetal Palak Shah Class A2 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. Upcoming Events and Announcements   1. Pathshala inclement Weather Policy 2. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak DATE update 3. Sutra Classes for adults 4. Spring Camp- Ma

JSMW: Activity Updates - Jan 31 to April 28 (Feb 2019)
JSMW Activities - January 31 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from January 31 to April 28 Feb 3, Feb 17: Pathshala April 27: JSMW Mahavir Jain Kalyanak 2019 Celebration Ongoing Events JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, February 3, February 17 Cloverly Elementary  Language Classes starting at 9:15 AM  Prayers starting at 10:15 AM     Adult Classes  10:30 AM to 12:30 PM  Jain Center , Open to

JSMW: General Body Meeting - February 17, 2019 - 10.30 AM (Feb 2019)
General Body Meeting February 17 - 10:30 AM  Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria Jai Jinendra Please join for JSMW's general body meeting on February 17th,10:30 AM in Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria.  Agenda Approval of $2.2 million +/- 10% for the Site Work of the New Temple to be completed in 2019. Fund Raising Updates   Sincerely, JSMW Executive Committee View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your int

JSMW: General Body Meeting - February 17, 2019 - Updated (Feb 2019)
General Body Meeting February 17 - 10:30 AM  Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria Jai Jinendra Please join for JSMW's general body meeting on February 17th,10:30 AM in Cloverly Elementary Cafeteria.  Agenda Approval of attached minutes for annual General Body Meeting on Dec 2 2018 Minutes_of_Annual_GBM_Dec_2_2018_with_Slides_Draft.pdf Approval of $2.2 million +/- 10% for  site work of the New Temple to be completed in 2019. Fund Raising Updates   Sincerely, JSMW Ex

JSMW: Activity Updates - Feb 9 to April 28 (Feb 2019)
JSMW Activities - February 9 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from February 9 to April 28   Feb 10: Snatra Puja Feb 17: Pathshala Feb 17: General Body Meeting April 27: JSMW Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2019 Celebration Ongoing Events [NO YOGA CLASS] Snatra Puja Sunday, February 10:30 AM Jain Center Our monthly Snatra Puja will be held on February 10th, starting 10.30 AM at our Jain Center. Puja will be followed by potluck lu

JSMW: Sad Demise of Snehalkumar Himmatlal Shah (Feb 2019)
Dear Friends & Family   We are deeply sad to announce that Snehalkumar Himmatlal Shah passed away on the evening of February 10th 2019. He leaves behind a great legacy and is survived by his wife Sharmishta Shah, son Sachin & daughter-in-law Ruchita Shah, his daughter Krina & son-in-law Nirav Vakil, and grandchildren Yesha, Siya, Yash, and Nivaan. He was also a loving brother and uncle to families of his brother Chetan Shah sisters Amita and Alka Shah.   Please join us as we say ou

Feb 17, 2019 Pathshala Email (Feb 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on Feb 17th. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Rupal Dimple Doshi Nishma Tushar Shah Hemi Kaushal Shah Payal Ajay Jain Bijal Gautham Shah Sonal Sharad Doshi Class B1 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. Upcoming Events and Announcements   1. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - April 27 2. Spring Camp - May 25-27, 2019 3. Youth Committee News 4. Pathshala lunch Sponsors 5.

JSMW: Activity Updates - Feb 15 to April 28 (Feb 2019)
JSMW Activities - February 15 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from February 15 to April 28   Feb 17: Pathshala Feb 17: General Body Meeting Feb 23: Jinvani Event March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration - Performance Application Due March 3 JAINA Convention 2019 - Souvenir Advertisement Ongoing Events JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, February 17 Cloverly Elementary  L

JSMW: Activity Updates - Feb 21 to April 28 (Feb 2019)
JSMW Activities - February 21 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from February 21 to April 28   Feb 23: Jinvani Event March 3: Pathshala March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration - Performance Application Due March 3 JAINA Convention 2019 - Souvenir Advertisement Ongoing Events - No Yoga Feb 23 Jinvani Event Saturday, February 23 - 10:30 AM Jain Center Jai Jinendra,    &n

March 3, 2019 Pathshala Email (Feb 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on March 3rd. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Rani Devang Ajmera Saloni Jinal Shah Janki Palak Shah Anvi Sapan Mehta Sairtha Pankaj Golecha Class B2 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. Upcoming Events and Announcements 1. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - April 27 2. Youth Committee News 3. Pathshala lunch Sponsors 4. Pathshala inclement Weather Policy ---------------

JSMW: Activity Updates - March 1 to April 28 (Mar 2019)
JSMW Activities - March 1 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from March 1 to April 28   March 3: Pathshala March 23: PanchKalyanak Pooja March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration - Performance Application Due March 3 JAINA Convention 2019 - Souvenir Advertisement Ongoing Events  JSMW Pathshala  Sunday, March 3, 2019 Cloverly Elementary  Language Classes starting

JSMW: Activity Updates - March 8 to April 28 (Mar 2019)
JSMW Activities - March 8 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from March 8 to April 28.   March 10: Snatra Puja March 17: Pathshala March 17: Jaina Presentation - Jain Religion in 21st Century March 23: PanchKalyanak Pooja March 23: Jinvani Event - 3.30 PM March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration Jaina Convention 2019 - Cultural Event Participation JAINA Convention 2019 - Souve

JSMW: Late. Snehalkumar Himmatlal Shah - Panch Kalyanak Pooja (Mar 2019)
Panch Kalyanak Pooja Saturday, March 23 - 9:30 AM Jain Center RSVP By March 15 Panch Kalyanak Pooja will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at our Jain Center in loving memory of Snehalkumar Himmatlal shah.   The Pooja will start at 9:30 AM sharp followed by lunch.   If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by Friday, March 15 with number of attendees by reaching  Sachin shah (410)350-1997 or Ruchita Shah (410)370-1632 Email:  ruchita333@gmail.com -- JS

JSMW Wellness Event: Blood Draw - Mar 31 & Health Fair - Apr 7 (Mar 2019)
Wellness Event Blood Draw - Sunday, March 31st, 2019, 8:00 AM to Noon Health Fair - Sunday, April 7th, 2019, 9:00 AM to Noon Jain Center   JSMW is hosting a free blood draw & health fair sponsored by American Diversity Group.  Pre-registration is highly recommended. Please fill out and submit the form online. Online Registration Link:  https://goo.gl/forms/gBcH64MAnq58OOQ32   Click here for the  Event Flyer   Blood Draw   Services Provided: Bl

March 17, 2019 Pathshala Email (Mar 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on March 17th. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Kalpana Pramod Singhai Seema Vinod Singhai Pratiksha Pulkit Gangwal Sonali Savindra Jain Ritu Vikash Godha Class C1 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. No Adult Pathshala class in temple on Sunday, March 17.   Upcoming Events and Announcements 1. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak - April 27 2. Youth Committee News 3.

JSMW: Activity Updates - March 15 to April 28 (Mar 2019)
JSMW Activities - March 15 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from March 15 to April 28.   March 16, 17: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja March 17: Pathshala, NO Adult Pathshla Class March 17: Jaina Presentation - Jain Religion in 21st Century March 23: PanchKalyanak Pooja March 23: Jinvani Event - 3.30 PM March 24: Dev Shashtra Guru Puja March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration

JSMW Blood Draw Event Mar 31 - Register Online (Mar 2019)
Wellness Event Blood Draw - Sunday, March 31st, 2019, 8:00 AM to Noon Health Fair - Sunday, April 7th, 2019, 9:00 AM to Noon Jain Center   JSMW is hosting a free blood draw & health fair sponsored by American Diversity Group.  Pre-registration is highly recommended. Please fill out & submit the form onlineon the below link. Online Registration Link:  https://goo.gl/forms/gBcH64MAnq58OOQ32   Click here for the  Event Flyer   Blood Draw   Servic

JSMW: General Body Meeting - Feb 17 2019 Minutes (Mar 2019)
Jai Jinendra JSMW General Body Meeting was conducted at Cloverly Elementary on February 17 2019. We had a enthusiastic turnout and spirited discussion, but more importantly we as a Sangh made important decisions towards our new temple.  Khub Khub Anumodna to each one of you, who pledged interest free loans for our new temple.   Please find attached meeting minutes for the General Body Meeting. JSMW_General_Body_Meeting_-_Feb_17_2019_-_DRAFT.pdf -- JSMW Executive Committee

JSMW: Activity Updates - March 22 to April 28 (Mar 2019)
JSMW Activities - March 22 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from March 22 to April 28.   March 23: PanchKalyanak Pooja March 23: Jinvani Event - 3.30 PM March 24: Dev Shashtra Guru Puja March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) March 31: Pathshala, No Adult Pathshla class April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration Jaina Convention 2019 - Cultural Event Participation JAINA Convention 2019 - Souvenir Advertisement Ongoing Eve

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2019 - RSVP and Donate! (Mar 2019)
April 27 - 1.00 PM  Paint Branch High School, Burtonsville, MD  On April 27, 2019 we will be celebrating Bhagwan Mahavir Swami’s Janma Kalyanak, a very auspicious day for all Jains. Our celebration will feature stage performances followed by Swami Vatsalya Bhojan.    We request your generous donation towards several sponsorship opportunities available. More than one family can join hands to sponsor each of the available options listed below. If inte

March 31, 2019 Pathshala Email (Mar 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on March 31st. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Sheetal Parthav Jailwala Jigisha Bijal Shah Megha Samir Tatiya Krupa Pratik Shah Ripal Hitesh Shah Class C2 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. Adult pathshala class will be held on Sunday, March 31st  in the upstairs room. Upcoming Events and Announcements 1. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, April 27 -  VOLUNT

JSMW: Activity Updates - March 29 to April 28 (Mar 2019)
JSMW Activities - March 29 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from March 29 to April 28.   Yale Chaplaincy Fellowship Visit - Event Summary March 30, 31: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja March 31: Pathshala,  Adult pathshala in upstairs hall March 31: Blood Draw and Health Fair (April 7) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration Jaina Convention 2019 - Cultural Event Participation Ongoing Events Yale Chaplaincy Fellowship Visit

JSMW: Late Shrimati Amita Bagda - Bhakti/Prayers (Apr 2019)
Jai Jinendra In honor of Late. Shrimati Amita Bagda, who passed away last Sunday morning, the Bagda family would like to cordially invite you to for bhakti and prayers at our Jain Center.    Prayers will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 2-4 P.M. at the Jain Center. Bagda family can be reached at abbagda@gmail.com. - JSMW Executive Committee View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving ema

April 7, 2019 Pathshala Email (Apr 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on April 7th. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Abhilasha Hitesh Shah Harshada Amit Patani Kinnari Koradia & Ashish Mehta Neha Mitesh Parekh Runa Navshit Mithani Seema Devang Kamdar Class D1 & D2 will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m. No Adult pathshala will be held on April 7 in the temple. Upcoming Events and Announcements 1. Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, April

JSMW: Activity Updates - April 5 to April 28 (Apr 2019)
JSMW Activities - April 5 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from April 5 to April 28.   April 6, 7: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja April 7: Pathshala,  No Adult pathshala class April 7: Health Fair April 11-19: Shaswati Navpad Oli April 14: Snatra Puja April 17: Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja (on occasion of Mahavir Jayanti) April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration  Jaina Convention 2019 - Cultural Event Participati

JSMW: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2019 - RSVP (Apr 2019)
April 27 - 1.00 PM  Paint Branch High School, Burtonsville, MD  On April 27, 2019 we will be celebrating Bhagwan Mahavir Swami’s Janma Kalyanak, a very auspicious day for all Jains. Our celebration will feature stage performances followed by Swami Vatsalya Bhojan.    We request your generous donation towards several sponsorship opportunities available. More than one family can join hands to sponsor each of the available options listed below. If inte

JSMW: Activity Updates - April 12 to April 28 (Apr 2019)
JSMW Activities - April 12 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from April 12 to April 28.   April 11-19: Shaswati Navpad Oli April 14: Snatra Puja April 17: Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja (on occasion of Mahavir Jayanti) April 20, 21: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja April 20: Jinvani Event April 21: Pathshala April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration  Jaina Convention 2019 - Cultural Event Participation JSMS  Adhyatmic Swadhaya event

April 21, 2019 Pathshala Email (Apr 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on April 21st. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Anupa Hiranya Maru Dipa Sheth & Gautam Rattehalli Khushbu Jain & Mradung Palrecha Monica Raju Shah Sejal Neel Vaidya Class E will perform Morning Prayers. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m.   Upcoming Events and Announcements   Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, April 27 -  Video Files DUE Considering becoming a teacher? Pathshala 2019-2020 registr

JSMW: Activity Updates - April 19 to April 28 (Apr 2019)
JSMW Activities - April 19 to April 28 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from April 19 to April 28.   April 20: Shaswati Navpad Oli Tapasvi Parnu April 20, 21: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja April 20: Jinvani Event April 21: Pathshala April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration  April 28: Dev Shastra Guru Puja May 11: DC Central Kitchen Event Jain Scholar Visit: June 1-4 (Hold the date) Ongoing Events Shaswati Navpad Oli Tapasvi Par

JSMW: Tribute To Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuiji (Apr 2019)
Tribute to our beloved spiritual leader Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuiji (July 1922- April 2019) Jai Jinendra With deep sorrow and heavy heart, we would like to inform that Gurudev Chitrabhanuji at age 97 left his body in a peaceful state in the early morning of Friday, April 19th, 2019 - Chaitri Punam day in Mumbai, India and Jain Community lost a divine soul. He was surrounded by his family. JSMW Sangh prayers will be held on April 21, 10:30 AM sharp at Cloverly Elementary school gym

JSMW Special Announcement - Shilanyas Mahotsav - Save the Dates! (Apr 2019)
Please click here to visit the web page for more information. -- JSMW Executive Committee View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to publicrelations@jainsocietydc.org by publicrelations@jainsocietydc.org 1021 BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20905 Unsubscribe | Manage Subsc

JSMW: Activity Updates - April 26 to May 5 (Apr 2019)
JSMW Activities - April 26 to May 5 Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our Sangh from April 26 to May 5.   April 27: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja April 27: MJK 2019 Celebration  April 28: Dev Shastra Guru Puja May 4 / 5: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja May 5: Pathshala May 11: DC Central Kitchen Event Jain Scholar Visit: June 1-4 (Hold the date) Ongoing Events Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja Saturday, April 27 - 11.00 AM Jain Center  As

JSMW: Sad Demise of Dr. Niren Nagda (Apr 2019)
Jai Jinendra   We are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Dr. Niren Laxmichand Nagda who left for heavenly abode on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 72.   He had deep understanding of Jain principles and followed them deeply in his daily life. He was active in Jain Society, and was instrumental in setting up and administering the current format of the Pathsala and was a teacher for many years. They just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in December 2018.

May 5, 2019 Pathshala Email (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on May 5th. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Archana Jigar Shah Keyuri Janak Rajani Mamta Vikram Shah Monali Manan Shah Nilima Vipul Shah Class G and Nursery will perform Morning Prayers. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m.   Upcoming Events and Announcements   Pathshala 2019-2020 registration- ends June 9 Interested in Teaching or being a Teacher Aid? Spring Camp Parents Meeting June 9 Year End Cele

JSMW: Activity Updates - May 2 to June 4 (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our JSMW Sangh from May 2 to June 4.   JSMW Helping Hands - [NEW] May 5: Pathshala May 5: JSMW Today's Girl Today's Women - Mothers Day Event May 4 / 5: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja May 11: DC Central Kitchen Event May 19: Wellness Session May 25-27: Spring Camp June 1-4: Jain Scholar Visit: June 1-4 Ongoing Events JSMW Helping Hands Jai Jinendra,   In spirit of Jain principles and random acts of kindnes

Gurupurnima Shibir 2019 at Washington, DC, USA (May 2019)
In case you are unable to view this email, please  click here   REGISTER NOW   With the compassionate blessings of Bhagwan Mahavira, ever flowing grace of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji and boundless love and inspiration of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai, we extend a very warm welcome to devotees and spiritual seekers around the world to join us in the Gurupurnima Shibir in Washington D.C. Shibir starts on: Fri,

JSMW: Activity Updates - May 10 to June 9 (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our JSMW Sangh from May 10 to June 9. 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration - [NEW] June 9: Joint Picnic: JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG -  [NEW] May 11: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja May 11: DC Central Kitchen Event May 12: Snatra Puja May 19: Pathshala May 19: Wellness Session May 25-27: Spring Camp June 1-4: Jain Scholar Visit JSMW Helping Hands  Ongoing Events 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration Registration and

May 19, 2019 Pathshala Email (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra!   Our next class is on May 19th. Thank you to our below sponsor families! Darsha Krunal Desai Meeta Nitin Sogani Savita Rahul Jain Shraddha Jain & Sudhir Patni Sushama Anand Jain Class PreAlpha, A1 and A2 will perform Morning Prayers. Prayers start at 10:15 a.m.   Upcoming Events and Announcements   May 19 - Exam day (B1 and above) Pathshala 2019-2020 registration- ends June 9 JSMW Summer Essay Competition June 9 Year E

JSMW: Activity Updates - May 16 to June 9 (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our JSMW Sangh from May 16 to June 9. 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration May 19: Pathshala May 19: Wellness Session May 25-27: Spring Camp June 1-4: Jain Scholar Visit June 9: Joint Picnic: JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG  JSMW Helping Hands  Ongoing Events 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration Registration and discounts expire on June 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM We are getting ready to prepare for our 2019-20 academic year

JSMW: Laghu Shanti Snatra Pujan & Saamuhik Samayik By Shri Sameerbhai Shah - June 1& 2 (May 2019)
Laghu Shanti Snatra Poojan - Sameerbhai Shah June 1st - 12 PM to 6 PM.  We are very pleased to announce and invite you and your family to participate in  Laghu Shanti Snatra Poojan which will be held on  Saturday June 1st at our Jain Center. June 1st is very auspicious day since it is  Shantinath Bhagwan's Janma Kalyanak Day and also  Shantinath Bhagwan's Moksh Kalyanak Day. We are very grateful to have  Sameerbhai Shah visit us from In

JSMW: Joint Picnic JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG - RSVP (May 2019)
Joint Picnic - JSMW, JSNOVA and JSG June 9 - 10.00 AM Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA  Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW), Jain Society of Northern Virginia (JS-NOVA), , and Jain Social Group of Metropolitan Washington together are delighted to invite you all for the upcoming fun-filled PICNIC & Pathshala Graduation Ceremony scheduled on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 10:00 AM onward at Lake Fairfax Park conveniently located in Reston Virginia. We have reserved a large shelter

JSMW: New Jain Center Construction Opening Ceremony - June 1 (May 2019)
 For RSVP, click on the image above or here   View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to info@jainsocietydc.org by info@jainsocietydc.org 1021 BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20905 Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Forward Email | Report Abuse

JSMW: Activity Updates - May 24 to June 9 (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites for our JSMW Sangh from May 24 to June 9. May 25: Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja May 26: Dev Shastra Guru Pooja June 1: New Jain Center Construction Opening Ceremony - New! June 1-4: Laghu Shanti Snatra Pujan, Saamuhik Samayik & lectures by    Shri Samirbhai Shah June 9: Joint Picnic - JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG  2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration Ongoing Events Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja   Saturday, May 25 - 11.00

JSMW: New Jain Center Construction Opening Ceremony - June 1 Additional information (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra, Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington is very pleased to announce that the construction work for our dream project of building New Jain Center with Shikharbandhi temple will start in June 2019. All members are cordially invited to participate and celebrate our first milestone. The religious ceremony will include performing Abhishek of small Murties of both Moolnayak Bhagwans (Shri Parshwanath Bhagwan and Shri Adinath Bhagwan). Abhishek performance will require wearing Pooja cl

JSMW: Activity Updates - May 30 to June 16 (May 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites from May 30 to June 16 June 1: New Jain Center Construction Opening Ceremony - New! June 1-4: Snatra Pujan, Samayik & Lectures - Shri Samirbhai Shah June 8: Snatra Pujan June 9: Joint Picnic - JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG  June 12-16: Richmond Pratistha Mahotsav 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration Ongoing Events New Jain Center Construction Opening Ceremony June 1  7 AM to 8.30 AM 4241 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 For R

JSMW: Tree Poojan on New Temple Site - June 8 (Jun 2019)
Tree Poojan on New Temple Site June 8 - 8.30 AM to 9.30 AM 4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD Jai Jinendra, As per instructions by Shree Samirbhai Shah during Construction Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 1st, we need to perform poojan for every tree at the new temple site with dhoop and deep, and offer naivedya, fruit, and akshat requesting them to give us permission to remove them in order to build the New Jain Temple and Jain Center Complex.   Please bring your own dhoop

JSMW: Activity Updates - June 7 to June 16 (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites from May 30 to June 16 June 8: Tree Poojan on New Temple Site June 8: Snatra Pujan June 9: Joint Picnic - JSMW, JSNOVA, JSG  June 12-16: Richmond Pratistha Mahotsav 2019 - 2020 Pathshala Registration Ongoing Events Tree Poojan on New Temple Site  June 8 - 8.30 AM to 9.30 AM  4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD  As per instructions by Shree Samirbhai Shah during Construction Opening Ceremony on Saturday,

JSMW: Activity Updates - June 15 to June 30 (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites from June 15 to June 30 June 15: Ashtaprakari Puja June 21-25: Pandit Mahesh Kumarji's Visit June 28: Lecture on Samarpan bhav  Ongoing Events Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja    Saturday, June 15 - 11.00 AM   Jain Center    Ashtaprakari Puja will be done on Saturday, June 16 starting at 11.00 AM at our Jain Center. Please plan to participate and take laabh.   For questions, co

JSMW: Sad Demise of Taruben Matalia (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra, We are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Taruben Matalia who left for heavenly abode on Friday, June 14, 2019.    She is survived by husband Harshad Matalia, son and daughter-in-law Parag and Anshu Matalia and their children Karina and Shaan, daughter and son-in-law Parul and Zachary Blizzard and daughter Madeline.   We offer the family our heartfelt condolences. - JSMW Executive Committee View this email in your browser Jain Society

JSMW: Activity Updates - June 21 to June 30 (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are activites from June 21 to June 30 June 21-25: Pandit Mahesh Kumarji's Visit June 22: Ashtaprakari Puja June 28: Lecture on Samarpan bhav  July 13-16: Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans New! Ongoing Events   Pandit Mahesh Kumarji's Visit June 21 - 25 Jain Center Following are the details of the activities planned during Pandit Mahesh Kumarji's visit at our Jain Center Friday, June 21, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Pravachan   Sat

JSMW: Sad demise of Smt. Daksha Prakash Shah (mother of our EC member - Swetal Shah) (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra, We are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Smt. Daksha Prakash Shah, who left for heavenly abode on Friday, June 22, 2019.     She is survived by husband Prakash bhai Shah, son and daughter-in-law Tejas and Jimisha Shah and their son Moksh (California),  son and daughter-in-law Swetal (EC Member) and Darshini Shah and their son Shlok (Maryland).   We request the sangh members to chant 12 navkaars for her soul, and offer the family our heartfe

JSMW: Activity Updates - June 29 to July 21 (Jun 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are JSMW Sangh's activites from June 29 to July 21 July 13-16: Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans Ongoing Events Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans July 13 - July 16 Jain Center We are glad to inform you that Tarlaben Doshi will bless us with Pravachans starting from Saturday July 13th to Tuesday July 16th 2019.  Please join for enlightening lecturers in Gujarati  Lecture timings are as follows:     Saturday July 13th&nb

JSMW: Activity Updates - July 11 to August 18 (Jul 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are JSMW Sangh's activites from July 11 to August 18 July 15 - Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman July 21 - Snatra Puja August 9 to 13 - Lectures By Nirmalsagarji Maharaj August 11 - Arhad Abhishekh Mahapujan Ongoing Events Sammed Shikraji Vidhan Update  On Sunday, June 23rd, we performed Sammed Shikharji Vidhaan under the guidance of Pandit Sri Mahesh Kumar  ji. This beautiful pooja took us to each tonk in Sammed Shikharji and consisted of Ar

JSMW: Activity Updates - August 1 to August 25 (Aug 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are JSMW Sangh's activites from August 1 to August 24 August 9 to 13 - Lectures By Nirmalsagarji August 11 - Arhad Abhishekh Mahapujan August 11 - DC VegFest JYOC/JSMW Booth August 18 - Yoga Workshop by Shri Arun Yogiji August 24 - Jitubhai Lectures August 25 - Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Ongoing Events Lectures By Shri Nirmalsagarji  August 9 to August 13 Jain Center We are grateful to have highly respected and knowlegeable Shri Nirmals

JSMW: Activity Updates - August 1 to August 25 - TIMING CHANGES (Aug 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are JSMW Sangh's activites from August 1 to August 24 August 9 to 13 - Lectures By Nirmalsagarji [UPDATED] August 11 - Arhad Abhishekh Mahapujan August 11 - DC VegFest JYOC/JSMW Booth August 18 - Yoga Workshop by Shri Arun Yogiji August 24 - Jitubhai Lectures August 25 - Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Ongoing Events Lectures By Shri Nirmalsagarji  August 9 to August 13 Jain Center [UPDATED TIMINGS BELOW] We are grateful to have highly respe

Shilanyas Update Email Template (Aug 2019)
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JSMW: Activity Updates - August 16 to August 25 (Aug 2019)
Jai Jinendra,  Following are JSMW Sangh's activites from August 16 to August 25 JSMW Newsletter - Aug 2019 August 17 - Ashtaprakari Puja August 18 - Yoga Workshop by Shri Arun Yogiji August 24 - Jitubhai Lectures August 25 - Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Ongoing Events JSMW Newsletter - August 2019    JSMW Newsletter - August 2019 version is now available online. The physical printed version of the newsletter is expected to arrive soon. Click here to v

JSMW: Paryushan & Das Lakshan Parvas Mahotsav (Aug 2019)
Paryshan Parva Mahotsav Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington is pleased to announce the 2019 Paryushan Parva Mahotsav to be held at the Jain Center. During these auspicious days, various religious programs and services will be organized as detailed below: We are pleased to announce that Shri Narendrabhai Nandu has kindly accepted to grace the Paryushan Parva celebration. He will be accompanied by Meghbhai Nandu. For Jiv Daya, we request you to avoid lawn moving, shrubs/tree pruning dur

JSMW: Shilanyas Mahotsav - Call for Cultural Event Performances (Aug 2019)
Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington Cordially invites you to celebrate with song, dance, and entertainment during the Shilanyas Mahotsav cultural events! We also have surprise RAFFLE prizes for Nakro Poojan Interested in showing your talent for the cultural program? Please see details below Friday Evening, Oct 4th, 2019  Raas-Garba Night: 7pm – 10pm Venue: Rockville Soccerplex - 60 Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20850 Saturday Even

JSMW: Activity Updates - August 22 2019 (Aug 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are upcoming for our JSMW Sangh from August 22 to September 13th: August 24 - Jinvani Event August 24 - Lectures By Dr. Jinendra Shah August 25 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja August 26 - September 2: Paryushan Parva Mahotsav August 31 Swapna Ceremony September 3 - September 13: Das Lakshan Parva Mahotsav Weekly Events Jinvani Event August 24. 10:30 PM Jain Center Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on August 24th 10:30 PM at our Jain Center located at 1021

JSMW: Swapna Ceremony - RSVP By August 28 (Aug 2019)
JSMW Swapna Ceremony is at McLean High School, McLean, Virginia on Saturday August 31, 1 PM Please RSVP for Swapna Ceremony by August 28 https://jsmw.org/swapna-ceremony-rsvp Swapna Ceremony This year, the Swapna Ceremony will be celebrated at McLean High School, McLean, VA. Date and Time: Saturday, August 31, 2019, 1 PM Swapna Ceremony Program: 1:00 pm - 5:45 pm Swami Vatsalya (Dinner): 5:45 pm Venue  McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Rd., McLean, VA 22101 RSVP  Plea

JSMW: Activity Updates - September 19 to October 6 (Sep 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are JSMW Sangh's activities from September 19 to October 6: September 28: Jinvani Event September 29: Pathasala October 4,5,6: New Temple Shilanyas Mahotsav [PLEASE RSVP] Official JSMW WhatsApp Group JSMW Weekly Podcast Weekly Events Jinvani Event Saturday, September 28, 10:30 AM Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on September 28th at 10:30 AM at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905.     &n

Shilanyas Updates (Sep 2019)
Important announcements, RSVP, last few days to advertise in souvenir, etc. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! Paryushan and Das Lakshan Mahaparv witnessed an unparallel excitement among JSMW members for the Shilanyas Mahotsav. We are now moving into top gear! Learn all about Shilanyas: www.jsmw.org/shilanyas Important Announcements RSVP for Shilanyas Events on October 5th and October 6th Please RSVP ASAP, no later than 25th, to he

Shilanyas Updates (T minus 11) (Sep 2019)
RSVP, Hotel Information, FAQs, Kids' Labhs! View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! We are just 11 days away from Shilanyas Mahotsav! Learn all about Shilanyas: www.jsmw.org/shilanyas Have you RSVP'd yet? RSVP for Shilanyas Events on Oct 5th and 6th  We need your RSVP by tomorrow to help the Shilanyas Event team with appropriate planning. Please be sure to mark your dietary preferences for vegan food or if doing Ayambil. If you ne

Shilanyas Updates (T minus 7) (Sep 2019)
RSVP, Labhs: Kids & Pathshala, Blessings, FAQs on Podcast, Pooja Bags View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! We are only 7 days away from Shilanyas Mahotsav! Find current Shilanyas info at www.jsmw.org/shilanyas Final Call for Shilanyas RSVP RSVP for Shilanyas - Final Days! We have been able to extend RSVP deadlne until 11:59 pm Mon, Sep 30, 2019! Please RSVP if you have not yet done so and do your part to help us! Smooth planning of meals i

Shilanyas Updates (T minus 1) (Oct 2019)
New Labhs, Updated Event Schedule, Blessings, Pooja Bags Sponsorship View this email in your browser FAQs Labhs Cultural Program Event Details Jai Jinendra! ARE YOU READY...?? We are just a day away from our milestone event! Let's kick off the celebrations with Raas-Garba! Please join us on Friday, October 4th for an exciting evening of traditional Garba & Dandiya music and dance to celebrate this auspicious occasion.  Time: 7:30 pm – 1

Shilanyas Updates - First Day! (Oct 2019)
Labh News, Updated Event Schedule, Pooja Bags Sponsorship View this email in your browser FAQs Labhs Cultural Program Event Details Jai Jinendra! Shilanyas Mahotsav starts today! Announcement: Shilanyas on Sunday GOOD NEWS! On Sunday, 10/6, the Shilas listed below will be placed FIRST, as per Muharat, followed by rest of the Shilanyas program. Since this further increases the importance of the respective Shila as identified below, the num

JSMW: Shaswati Ayambil Oli with Dr. Falguniben Zaveri (Oct 2019)
Jai Jinendra  First time in 30 years of our history JSMW is iinviting Jain scholar Dr. Falguniben Zaveri to celebrate Shaswati Ayambil Oli. Lectures everyday until October 13, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM Location: Jain Center Topics will include: Navpad Pravacan Shripal Raja no Raas lectures Dhyan in Chakras Why Navkar mantra is supreme Mantra among all mantras Concept of Meditation in Jainism Significance  and inter link between YANTRA MANTRA and TANTRA Practical performance of Poo

Shilanyas - YOU Made It Happen! (Oct 2019)
Donor and Volunteer Appreciation, Photos, Press, Souvenir View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! What a Historic Shilanyas Mahotsav We are Fortunate to Witness! Hard work of Volunteers - ge nerosity of Donors, Positive vibrations touching everyone’s hearts, Bringing tears full of joy, The goal is now in clear sight! Turning our Dreams into Reality! Khoob Khoob Anumodna and Sincere Gratitude To all the Donors who poured their bhaav to generate

JSMW: GBM Minutes, Constitution & Elections (Oct 2019)
Jai Jinendra Please find details for following topics: September 15th General Body Meeting Minutes & Approved Constitution Upcoming Elections General Body Meeting Minutes Please find below draft minutes for General Body Meeting held on September 15 2019 General_Body_Meeting_-_Sept_15_2019_-_DRAFT.pdf Approved JSMW Constitution JSMW_Constitution_as_Amended_September_2019.pdf Upcoming Elections As per JSMW Constitution, two Board of Trustees positions are coming up for ele

JSMW: Activity Updates - October 23 to November 3 (Oct 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are JSMW Sangh's activities from October 23 to November 3: Oct 26: Jinvani Event  Oct 27: Diwali Mahavir Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja [RSVP] Oct 29: Vir Samvant Year 2076 Nav Samran Paath Nov 3: Today's Women Event Nov 3: Pathasala & Gyan Pachammi Poojan Weekly Events Jinvani Event Saturday, October 26, 10:30 AM Jain Center Jai Jinendra, Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on October 26th 10:30 AM at our Jain Center l

JSMW: Activity Updates - October 24 to November 3 (Oct 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are JSMW Sangh's activities from October 23 to November 3: Oct 26: Jinvani Event  Oct 27: Bhagvaan Mahavir NIrvaan Pooja [NEW] Oct 27: Diwali Mahavir Swami Panch Kalyanak Puja [RSVP] Oct 29: Vir Samvant Year 2076 Nav Samran Paath Nov 3: Today's Women Event Nov 3: Pathasala & Gyan Pachammi Poojan Weekly Events Jinvani Event Saturday, October 26, 10:30 AM Jain Center Jai Jinendra, Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on October&nbs

Volunteer Appreciation Updated (Nov 2019)
Inviting all volunteers to give us a chance to show our appreciation. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! Do you know who pulled the curtains during the Shilanyas cultural program? JSMW Volunteers  Do you know who served tea to the guests from Chicago? JSMW Volunteers Do you know who managed the registration desk, crowd, and food during MJK?  JSMW Volunteers Do you know who transferred all the stuff from Jain Center to the venue for Sw

Volunteer Appreciation - Updated Link (Nov 2019)
Inviting all volunteers to give us a chance to show our appreciation. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! JSMW Volunteers - WE THANK YOU! Heartfelt thanks to all those who volunteered during the year to make JSMW events, on-going activities, and day-to-day operations possible and successful. No matter how small or large your contribution was, we'd love to have you at the event to allow us to show our appreciation.  This is a special event or

JSMW: Activity Updates - November 22 to December 15 (Nov 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are JSMW Sangh's activities from November 22 to December 15: Nov 23: Jinvani Event Nov 24, Dec 5: JSMW Pathshala Dec 3: 8 AM Giving Tuesday JSMW Drive Dec 15: GBM & Elections Weekly Events Jinvani Event Jain Center November 23 - 10:30 AM Jai Jinendra!   Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on November 23rd starting at 10:30  am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 2090   We will start our Samayik

JSMW: Activity Updates - November 23 to December 15 (Nov 2019)
Jai Jinendra Following are JSMW Sangh's activities from November 23 to December 15: Nov 23: Jinvani Event Nov 24, Dec 5: JSMW Pathshala Nov 28: Dev Shastra Guru Pooja [NEW] Dec 3: 8 AM Giving Tuesday JSMW Drive Dec 15: GBM & Elections Weekly Events Jinvani Event Jain Center November 23 - 10:30 AM Jai Jinendra!   Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on November 23rd starting at 10:30  am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD

Giving Tuesday - Save The Date - Dec 3rd - 8 AM (Nov 2019)
On Giving Tuesday, double your donations up to $20,000 by donating on Facebook. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! This year Facebook will match donations up to $20,000 per donor! This is a great opportunity for you to donate to JSMW. You can fulfill your New Temple pledges and other outstanding amounts to JSMW with this donation. Last year, JSMW members (You!) made a history. We received a tremendous response.  LAST YEAR'S REPORT: T

JSMW: Giving Tuesday - 3 Days To Go - Dec 3rd 8 AM (Nov 2019)
On Giving Tuesday, double your donations up to $20,000 by donating on Facebook. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! Three Days To Giving Tuesday On December 3rd - 8 AM Sharp This year Facebook will match donations up to $20,000 per donor! This is a great opportunity for you to donate to JSMW. You can fulfill your New Temple pledges and other outstanding amounts to JSMW with this donation. Last year, JSMW members (You!) made a history. We re

JSMW: Giving Tuesday - Tomorrow - Dec 3rd - 8 AM (Dec 2019)
On Giving Tuesday, double your donations up to $20,000 by donating on Facebook. View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra! Tomorrow Is Giving Tuesday  December 3rd - 8 AM Sharp This year Facebook will match donations up to $20,000 per donor! This is a great opportunity for you to donate to JSMW. You can fulfill your New Temple pledges and other outstanding amounts to JSMW with this donation. Last year, JSMW members (You!) made a history. We re

JSMW: Giving Tuesday - Anumodana (Dec 2019)
JSMW: Giving Tuesday - Anumodana View this email in your browser Khub Khub Anumodana A heartfelt thanks to each of you who donated on Giving Tuesday morning! Highlights Total Donations: $138,382 First Minute: $102,226  Total Donors: 65 A few points for you to note: Facebook matching report will be available in a few weeks. Expect an updated summary in an email as well as upcoming Jainvani newsletter.  If you were on

JSMW: Activity Updates - Dec 26 to Jan 5 (Dec 2019)
Jai Jinendra, The following are JSMW Sangh's activities from December 26 to January 5, 2020. President Volunteer Service Awards - Call For Nominations Jan 1: Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Jan 1: Vidyoday - Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj Film Jan 5: JSMW Pathshala Weekly Events President Volunteer Service Awards - Call For Nominations    Last Day to submit volunteers hours for 2019 Calendar year: January 15, 2019    Volunteers are worth their weig

JSMW: GBM & Gurudev Shree Namramuni (Jul 2020)
General Body Meeting - August 9th - 2 P.M. Gurudev Shree Namramuni Pravachan - July 25th (Virtual / Online) General Body Meeting Virtual / Online August 9 - 2 P.M. Construction Contract Approval For New Temple  Please join for Virtual General Body Meeting on August 9th at 2 P.M. Online Meeting Information To Follow Soon Meeting Agenda New Temple Updates Approval For Construction Contract For New Temple  Jai Jinendra, We have a unique opportunity to join as on

JSMW: General Body Meeting - August 9 - New Temple Construction Contract Approvals (Aug 2020)
General Body Meeting Sunday, August 9, 2.00 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom                                                                                                                         

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Day 2 - Swapna Ceremony (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 2 Mahavir Janm Vachan Swapna Ceremony Jai Jinendra! Today is the second day of Paryushan Mahaparva. Please join for Mahavir Janm Vanchan and Swapna Ceremony with Live Bhakti from India Day 2 Schedule   Time Activity 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mahavir Janm Vanchan / Swapna Ceremony with Live Bhakti from India Shri Parasbhai Shah

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Day 3 (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 3 Jai Jinendra! Today is the third day of Paryushan Mahaparva. Following is the program schedule for today. Day 3 Schedule   Time Activity 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM Pravachan by Parasbhai Shah (Virtual) Topic: Mein Papi Tu Pavan Daily Pravachan Zoom Call:  https://bit.ly/jsmw-paryushan2020 Meeting ID: 967 0580 3835  Passcode:

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Day 4 (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 4 Chaumasi Chaudas Jai Jinendra! Today is the fourth day, which is very auspicious Chaumasi Chaudas day of Paryushan Mahaparva. Day 4 Schedule   Time Activity 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pravachan by Parasbhai Shah (Virtual) Topic: 10 Vidh Dharma – Anekantvaad Daily Pravachan Zoom Call:  https://bit.ly/jsmw-paryushan2020 Meetin

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Day 5, Lifetime Supporter, Sthanakvasi Samvatsari Pratikraman Labh (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 5 ---------------------------------- Sthanakvasi Samvatsari Pratikraman Labh JSMW Lifetime Supporter $1/day Visit JSMW Website for Live Darshan https://www.jsmw.org/ Jai Jinendra! Today is the fifth day of Paryushan Mahaparva. Day 5 Schedule   Time Activity 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pravachan by Parasbhai Shah (Virtual) Topic: 

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Day 6 (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 6 Paryushan Day 6 Schedule Temple Visit Signup Today Is Our Temple's 31st Anniversary Sthanakvasi Savatsari Pratikraman Labh JSMW Lifetime Supporter $1/Day JAINA Tapasvi Anumodna Form Jai Jinendra! Today is the sixth day of Paryushan Mahaparva. Khub Khub Anumodna to all the Tapasvis. We ask Sukh Satama to all Tapasvis. Day 6 Schedule  

JSMW: Daslakshan Parva 2020 (Aug 2020)
Details about Daslakshan Parva 2020 View this email in your browser Das Lakshan Mahaparva With the start of Daslakshan around the corner, JSMW shares below the exciting programs arranged in this unique virtual celebration.  Collaborating with 8 other Jain centers, Pandit Mahesji in Satna and Munishri Pramansagarji Maharajji, there will be activities from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM daily throughout Daslakshan.   The below link will take you to

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - Samvatsari & Tapasvi Bahuman Registration (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva Day 8 Samvatsari Paryushan Day 8 Samvatsari Schedule JSMW Tapasvi Bahuman Registration Temple Visit Signup Sthanakvasi Savatsari Pratikraman Labh JSMW Lifetime Supporter $1/Day JAINA Tapasvi Anumodna Form Jai Jinendra! Today is the eight day of Paryushan Mahaparva. The day of Samvatsari Pratikraman Day 8 Schedule   Time Activity 10

JSMW: Paryushan 2020 - JAINA Samvatsari English Pratikraman Today @ 5PM (Aug 2020)
Details about the day's programming with links View this email in your browser JAINA English Samvatsari Pratikraman 5 PM Today Jai Jinendra and Khub Khub Anumodna to all the Tapasvis In case you have missed or not recieved JAINA's email, JAINA is organizing the below-mentioned virtual Pratikramans on Zoom for people to take laabh from home. Kindly forward this message to everyone so they can join.   English Pratikraman By Date EST Dr. Nitin Shah Aug

JSMW: Daslakshan Parva Celebrations Update & VRG Essay Contest (Aug 2020)
Details about Daslakshan Parva 2020 & Essay Contest View this email in your browser Das Lakshan Mahaparva Updates VRG Essay Contest Das Lakshan Mahaparva Updates Jai Jinendra We hope that the spirituality of each one of you is at its peak as we celebrate Das Lakshan Parv in a remote and virtual environment. But isn’t this such a great time to truly reflect within ourself and celebrate each of the 10 Dharmas that have resided with the Dhruv Aatma (Soul) si

JSMW: Daslakshan Parva Kshamavani – September 3rd - 7 PM (Sep 2020)
JSMW: Daslakshan Parva Kshamavani – September 3rd - 7 PM View this email in your browser Jai Jinendra As Daslakshan and Paryushan Parvas come to a close now, we invite you to a bonus amazing bhakti bhavna program on Thursday, September 3 from 7 PM-9:45 PM organized by 10 Jain Centers across the East Coast. Every evening we have enjoyed amazing bhajans, garba, dandiya and more. All are invited to join on Thursday evening. KSHAMAVANI – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

JSMW : General Body Meeting Minutes - August 9 2020 (Sep 2020)
JSMW : General Body Meeting Minutes - August 9 2020 Jai Jinendra! Please find attached minutes of General Body Meeting held on August 9 2020. It was historic meeting, as we received approval from General Body to proceed with new temple construction. Our dreams are becoming reality. JSMW_-_Minutes_of_Quarterly_GBM_August_9_2020_-_DRAFT.pdf Visit JSMW Website for Live Darshan https://www.jsmw.org/ Donate View this email in your browser J

JSMW: NewTemple Site -MJK Special - April 21 (Apr 2021)
JSMW: New Temple - MJK Special JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON  Let's Build Our Temple   Jai Jinendra,   Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is just 4 days away. The MJK Program will begin sharp at 10 AM on April 25th and is expected to run for about 3 hours.   Did you know that you will be seeing your JSMW friends from more than 50 families as part of the Program? Did you know that more than 100 JSMW Pathshala Kids have prepared performan

JSMW: MJK Celebration and Other Upcoming Activity Details (Apr 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity details and other updates: Apr 25 - JSMW MJK Celebration Apr 25 - Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja JSMW Temple Visit Sign-up May 8 - JSMW Wellness Event 2021 JAINA Convention Updates Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! JSMW MJK Celebration Sunday, April 25th 10.00 AM   JSMW's Headline News will bring to you a MJK Special Edition  news story.   April 25th @ 10:00 AM   Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is

JSMW: Sad Demise of Manjula Fakirchand Dalal (Apr 2021)
Jai Jinendra,   LATE MANJULA FAKIRCHAND DALAL (6 August 1929 – 26 April 2021)   It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Manjula Fakirchand Dalal on Monday 26 April 2021, formerly of Radhanpur, Mumbai, and Lanham, Maryland, USA. She was wife to Late Fakirchand J Dalal She was mother to Parimal & Shefali and Saurabh She was grandmother to Sonia and Neil She was sister to Late Nirmala (& Late Narshi) Dhulla, Kokila (& Late Girish) Chheda, an

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Details (Apr 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity details and other updates: May 2 - Jinvani Event May 8 - JSMW Wellness Event JSMW Temple Visit Sign-up Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! Jinvani Event Sunday, May 2nd 10.30 AM   Continuing our monthly Jinvani this time, we are blessed to have a session with Samaniji Chaitanya Pragyaji, professor of Florida International University on Preksha Meditation- Theory and Practice. Please join Zoom session on May 2nd 20

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details 05/14/2021 (May 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity updates: Registration for next year Pathshala is now open and will close on June 1st Are you interested in being a teacher or student aid? Forms due by June 1st We need you!  Volunteers needed for Pathshala, please consider helping out June 12 - JSMW Wellness Event: Do you Snore? JSMW Temple Visit Sign-up Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! Registration for next year Pathshala is now open and will close on June 1st &n

JSMW: New Temple Construction 052421 (May 2021)
JSMW: New Temple Construction Progress JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON Jai Jinendra,   It has been a month since we came together to celebrate Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. We brought live footage from inside the temple and saw the concrete poured everywhere and walls starting to come up. How has our new temple construction progressed in this one month? Let's check it out: We can't wait to walk through this entrance, take the steps inside our d

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details 05/28/2021 (May 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity updates- JSMW Pathshala Reminders - Due June 1st June 19 - JSMW Wellness Event: Do you Snore? JSMW Temple Visit Sign-up 2021 Tapovan eShibir for kids (Virtual) Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! JSMW Pathshala Reminders - Due June 1st   We need  your help to complete next year's Pathshala registration by June 1st so we can use our summer months to finalize rosters, order materials, and make other adj

JSMW : Temple Opening For Family Pooja & Darshan (Jun 2021)
JSMW : Temple Opening For Family Pooja & Darshan Temple Opening For Family Pooja & Darshan   Jai Jinendra!   As our society moves through the pandemic, we are in a better, safer place now and ready to welcome our members back. While we are more open, we still will exercise some caution in group gatherings.   Starting Jun 7, 2021, we will allow pooja and darshan in small groups of one family at a time. If a family is already there, please wait outside before

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details 06/17/2021 (Jun 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity updates- June 19 - JSMW Wellness Event: Do you Snore? June 27 - Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! JSMW Wellness Event Saturday, June 19th 10.30 AM, EST USA   JSMW is organizing the another Wellness event on Saturday, June 19th at 10.30 AM. We look forward to see you at this event.    Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/sleepwelljsmw   Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Sunday

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details 07/1/2021 (Jul 2021)
Jai Jinendra!   Below are JSMW upcoming activity updates- JAINA Convention - Virtual July 1st to July 6th Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! The much awaited JAINA Convention is here. Starting today July 1st to July 6th.   JSMW Booth This is an online convention and we are excited to share that JSMW has sponsored a booth featuring information about our new temple project and our partnership with the NIH All of Us Research Program.   Feel free to visit the

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details 07/14/2021 (Jul 2021)
Financial Literacy Seminar Today Session 2 8.00 PM to 9.30 PM   To refer to last week's session - Click here To join today's session - Click here        Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! We are in the process of building a brand new temple over the next few years. We will need all the funding we can get to support the construction costs and make this project a grand success. If you like to shop on Amazon, JSMW has registered with AmazonSmile where 0.5%

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details July 19 2021 (Jul 2021)
Jai Jinendra    Following are updates from JSMW   Sponsor Our Pathashala Essay Contest JAINA Jain Population Survey Sponsor Our Pathasala Essay Contest   Jai Jinendra!    Each summer, JSMW pathsala sponsors the summer essay contest for the students.    Students submit their thoughts in the form of an essay on a subject given to them.    Students submit essays in 3 different age categories. The judges grade each essay and the wi

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details August 17 (Aug 2021)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates and other details - Aug 22 - Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Aug 22 - YJA Guruvandan Workshop JSMW JAB journey - Video Tribute Paryushan Jain Meals for UMD students - Signup & Sponsorship Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Sunday, August 22 - 9.00 AM   Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja is scheduled on Sunday, August 22nd starting at 9:00 AM. Shanti Vidhaan will be performed from the Jain Center in

JSMW : Upcoming Activity Details August 27 (Aug 2021)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates - Aug 28 - Jinvani Event Sep 5 and Sep 12 - FJLP 2021-2022 Launch Event Paryushan Maha Parva 2021 - Program Details Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! Jinvani Event Saturday, August 28 - 10.30 AM   Our monthly Jinvani  event will be held on Zoom on August 28th 10:30am -12:00 pm.     Agenda - We will start our Samayik promptly at 10:30 am. followed by Bhaktamar, Jaap and Bhajans.   Joi

JSMW : Revised - Upcoming Activity Details August 27 (Aug 2021)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates - Aug 28 - Jinvani Event Sep 5 and Sep 12 - FJLP 2021-2022 Launch Event Paryushan Maha Parva 2021 - Program Details Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives! Jinvani Event Saturday, August 28 - 10.30 AM   Our monthly Jinvani  event will be held on Zoom on August 28th 10:30am -12:00 pm.     Agenda - We will start our Samayik promptly at 10:30 am. followed by Bhaktamar, Jaap and Bhajans.   Joi

Paryushan & Das Lakshan 2021 Details (Aug 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan & Das Lakshan Program Schedule Paryushan Program Schedule This year, Paryushan Maha Parva starts from Friday, September 3rd and ends on Friday, September 10th. Please see below for all the details or visit https://www.jsmw.org/paryushan-2021/   Scholar : Shri Shrenikbhai Gala. To read mo

JSMW: New Temple Construction 083121 (Sep 2021)
JSMW Shilanyas to Now: Sign-up for Visiting New Temple Site JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON Jai Jinendra,   Many of you may not have visited the New Temple site since the Shilanyas Mahotsav two years ago . We have an exciting news - we have arranged for you to visit the site and see progress yourselves! More on that later. First, let's relive those moments at Shilanyas and enjoy the Maahol at Shilanyas: Over the next two weekends, we

JSMW Paryushan Mahaparva 2021 - Day 1 (Sep 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva - Day 1 Jai Jinendra,   Today is the first day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva. Let us all walk on the path showed by Bhagwan Mahavir during this Paryushan Parva.   Please find below the detailed schedule for today    Temple Darshan : All members will be required to wear masks when visiting the temple for doing darshan

JSMW Paryushan Mahaparva 2021 - Day 2 (Sep 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva - Day 2 Jai Jinendra,   Today is the second day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva. Hoping every one is in great saata.   Please find below the detailed schedule for today    Temple Darshan : All members will be required to wear masks when visiting the temple for doing darshan. The Derasar will be open for Asthaprak

JSMW Paryushan Mahaparva 2021 - Day 3 (Sep 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva - Day 3 Jai Jinendra,   Today is the third day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva. We will be celebrating Swapna ceremony and Veer Prabhu's Janma Vanchan with live bhakti from India today.    Please find below the detailed schedule for today    Temple Darshan : All members will be required to wear masks when visiting

JSMW Paryushan Mahaparva 2021 - Day 4 (Sep 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva - Day 4 Jai Jinendra,   Hope everyone enjoyed the Swapna Ceremony and Mahavir Janma Vanchan yesterday, when we all celebrated the 14 dreams that Trishla Mata had when Bhagwan Mahavir was to be born.   Today is the fourth day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva and traditionally Kalpa sutra is read from today through the last day of Pa

JSMW Paryushan Mahaparva 2021 - Day 7 (Sep 2021)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser Paryushan Mahaparva - Day 7 Jai Jinendra,   Today is the seventh day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva.    Please find below the detailed schedule for today    Temple Darshan : All members will be required to wear masks when visiting the temple for doing darshan. The Derasar will be open for Asthaprakari Puja & Darshan&n

JSMW Wellness Series : Chalo for Chai & Charcha (Sep 2021)
JSMW Wellness Series : Chalo for Chai & Charcha Saturday, October 2nd, 10.30 AM   Use Zelle Transfer     Did you know - Zelle transfer is the fast and new way to send payments for ghee boli, labhs and contributions to JSMW? It reaches the treasurer in minutes, has no fees, and we can write details about the contribution in the memo field.   Try it to pay off your pending labh contributions / new donations. Visit JSMW Website for Live Darshan http

JSMW : Updated Fixed Nakro list and more opportunities for Labh! (Sep 2021)
Updated Fixed Nakro List   Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,   Jai Jinendra!   On these auspicious occasions of Paryushan & Das Lakshan Mahaparva, we hope that the entire JSMW Sangh has a spiritually uplifting experience.  Khub Khub Anumodana to all Tapasvis and hope they are all in Sukh Saata!   As we all are working hard to shape our dreams of our New Temple into a reality, we encourage everyone to donate generously by sponsoring various items from the Fixed N

JSMW : Chalo for Chai & Charcha Registration and Other Updates (Sep 2021)
Chalo For Chai & Charcha October 2, 10 AM Black Hill Regional Park     Jai Jinendra!   Since the last 18 months has been challenging for everyone, JSMW would like to invite you all to join us on Saturday October 2nd for our first ever Chalo for Chai & Charcha.   Date: Saturday October 2, 2021 Time: 10am (Check-in) / 11am (Walk) Locaiton: Shelter C, Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds MD 20841 (Park Web Site) (Park Map: Click Here) Cost: Free for JSMW

JSMW : Chalo for Chai & Charcha Registration Deadline - 9 AM Thursday September 30 (Sep 2021)
Chalo For Chai & Charcha October 2 Saturday, 10 AM Black Hill Regional Park   REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 30 Thursday, 9 AM   Click here to Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jsmw-wellness-series-chalo-for-chai-charcha-tickets-175607154727     Jai Jinendra!   Since the last 18 months has been challenging for everyone, JSMW would like to invite you all to join us on Saturday October 2nd for our first ever Chalo for Chai & Charcha.   Date: Saturday October

JSMW : Tapasvi Bahumaan and Kshamapana (Oct 2021)
  JSMW Tapasvi Bahumaan and Kshamapana Bhakti Program Sunday, October 10 2 PM to 3.30 PM   This year during Paryusan and Das Lakshana, we had a good number of our members performing Taap, Tyag and Sadhana.    To thank them JSMW is arranging a "Tapasvi Bahumaan and Kshamapana Bhakti program" on October 10th, 2021 from 2pm - 3.30pm.   Topic: JSMW Tapasvi Bahumaan and Kshamapana Bhakti program Time: Oct 10, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Z

JSMW : 2022 Executive Committee & Trustee Nominations & Annual General Body Meeting (Oct 2021)
2022 Executive Committee  Four Board Of Trustees Nominations Deadline: Midnight November 13, 2021   Please find attached nomination form for 2022 Executive Committee and Four Board of Trustees positions.  2022_Elections_Nomination_Form.pdf   Nomination Deadline: Midnight November 13, 2021 Nominations Emailed To: nominations@jainsocietydc.org   Nominee Sharing: November 20, 2021   Elections (if needed): December 11th 2021 - 10 AM to 2 PM At Jain Society of Metropol

JSMW : Nominations, General Body Meeting & Diwali Activities (Nov 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are annoucements and upcoming Diwali activities  Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvaan Laddu Pooja - Nov 4 Diwali Navsmaran Jaap - Nov 5  Diwali Message From YJA JSMW Today Girl Today Women - Holiday Decor - November 13 Nominations for Executive Committee & Trustees - Nov 13 Midnight Elections & Annual General Body Meeting - December 11 & 12   Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvaan Laddu Pooja Thursday, November 4 @ 8 AM Jain Center Jain Society of Metropolitan Wash

JSMW : Happy Diwali & Happy New Year (Nov 2021)
Jai Jinendra,   Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, blessed and Prosperous New Year.   Diwali has a very special significance in our Jainism. It marks the anniversary of Nirvana of our Lord Mahavir Swami, the twenty fourth and last Jain Tirthankara.   As a Jain we start the new year the day following Diwali. Our Jain calendar is Vira Nirvana Samvat 2547.   Best Regards JSMW Executive Committee Visit JSMW Website for Live Da

JSMW : Annual General Body Meeting & Upcoming Activities (Nov 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are annoucements and upcoming activities  JSMW Today Girl Today Women - Holiday Decor - November 13 Nominations for Executive Committee & Trustees - Nov 13 Midnight Jinalay Nirmaan Utasav - November 20 Elections & Annual General Body Meeting - December 11 & 12 Holiday Fruit & Vegetable Decor  Saturday, November 13 @ 10:30 AM Zoom Online https://bit.ly/3jCyubp   Please join Bhartiben Khajuria for holiday fruit and vegetable decor event o

JSMW: Sad Demise of Jitendra Shah (Brother of Kamlesh P. Shah) (Nov 2021)
  Jai Jinendra,    We are saddened to inform that Jitendra Popatlal Shah - our sangh member and Kamleshbhai Popatlal Shah's elder brother, passed away on November 19th, 2021 due to illness. May his soul attain sadgati.       He is survived by his wife Jayshree Shah, son Mehul & Danny, daughter-in-law Rachel, grand son Arjun, Safir and grand daughter Jolie, brother - Kamlesh & Ajitbhai Shah (NJ)   Family contact #: 301-325-5657 / 301-204-4797   Funeral

JSMW : Elections & Annual General Body Meeting (Nov 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are announcements 2022 JSMW Elections - December 11th - 10 AM to 3 PM  Annual General Body Meeting - December 12 Donate Before December 31st For Tax Advantage 2022 JSMW Elections   December 11th 2021 - 10 AM to 3 PM At Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington  1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905   The Election Committee has received eligible nominations from following individuals and have certified them as eligible t

JSMW : Election Candidates & Annual General Body Meeting (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are announcements 2022 JSMW Elections - December 11th - 10 AM to 3 PM [CANDIDATE BIOS ATTACHED] Annual General Body Meeting - December 12 Donate Before December 31st For Tax Advantage Message From Election Committee:   The election committee have had a discussion with Dr. Gita Shah and Dr. Vipul Shah regarding the present Covid situation, currently we do not have any state or CDC mandated restrictions on public gatherings.  So we are moving forwa

JSMW : Monthly Jinvani Event (Dec 2021)
Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, December 4, 10.30 AM Jain Center     Jai Jinendra!   Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on December 4th 2021 at 10:30 am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905.        Below is the agenda for the Jinvani Event:  We will start our Samayik promptly at 10:30 am followed by Pravachan by Rohit ji Gandhi and the topic is "Vyavahar Samkit Na

JSMW : Elections - Tomorrow Dec 11th & Annual General Body Meeting - Sunday Dec 12th (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are upcoming events this weekend: 2022 JSMW Elections - December 11th - 10 AM to 3 PM [ID REQUIRED] Annual General Body Meeting - December 12 - 2:00 PM [ZOOM LINK] 2022 JSMW Elections   December 11th 2021 - 10 AM to 3 PM At Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington  1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905   Please follow all Covid precautions including masks and social distancing.  For safety of our community, please stay a

JSMW : Board of Trustees & Executive Committee 2022-23 (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra   We had un-precedented Sangh participation in JSMW Elections on Saturday December 11th.  We wanted to thank each one of you who came and voted. The enthusiasm and vibrancy was truly palable.    Congratulations and welcome to our Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Team   Board of Trustees Starting 2022   [In Alphabetic Order]   Devang Ajmera Manoj Dharamsi Dr. Gita Shah Harshid Shah Pragnesh Shah Satish Shah Vishal Mehta [President] &nbs

JSMW : Founders Fund Deadline Dec 31st & Activities (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are upcoming events and important dates: Founders Funds Closing Dec 31 2021 - LAST CHANCE Tarlaben Doshi Lectures Dec 18, 19 JSMW New Temple Founders Fund Closing on December 31   This year is your last chance for being recognized as one of the founders of the New Jain Center.  This New Jain Center Founders’ Fund will be closing on December 31, 2021. Donations of $5000 and more in this fund will be recognized (in multiples of $5000) on a recogni

JSMW : Founders Fund Deadline Dec 31st & Voluntary Service Awards (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are upcoming events and important dates: Founders Funds Closing Dec 31 2021 - LAST CHANCE Donate Before Dec 31st For Tax Advantage Voluntary Service Awards - Deadline Jan 15 2022 JSMW New Temple Founders Fund Closing on December 31   This year is your last chance for being recognized as one of the founders of the New Jain Center.  This New Jain Center Founders’ Fund will be closing on December 31, 2021. Donations of $5000 and more in this fund

JSMW: Sad Demise of Shrimati Kusum Rawatmal Surana (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra   We are deeply saddened to inform that Shrimati Kusum Surana, wife of late Rawatmal B. Surana, Silver Spring, Maryland passed away on Sunday December 26th, 2021. Kusum Surana was JSMW members since it’s inception in early eighties.   She is survived by her daughters and their families, Archana and Kamal Jain; and grand children, Saahil and Kayla, Shivani Narita Surana and DT Le; and grand children Vihaan, Rena Surana-Nirula and Gagan Nirula; grandchildren Simmi and Manjee

JSMW : Founders Fund Deadline Tomorrow & Other Activities (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra:   Following are upcoming events and important dates: Founders Funds Closing Dec 31 2021 Donate Before Dec 31st For Tax Advantage Voluntary Service Awards - Nominate By Jan 15 2022 Snatra Puja Jain Center: 1021 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Second Sunday - 10:30 AM   Monthly Snatra Puja is scheduled every second sunday at 10:30 AM at our temple. Please join for bhakti and puja. JSMW New Temple Founders Fund Closing on December 31 2021   This

JSMW: Sad Demise of Dr. Pawan Jain (Dec 2021)
Jai Jinendra   We are saddened to inform you that Dr. Pawan Kumar Jain, MD, PhD, a  longtime member of Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington and one of the initiators of Abhishek & Dev Shastra Guru Puja in the Digambar tradition at our temple, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 30, 2021 at 8:05 am at his home in North Potomac, Maryland.   He passed peacefully while observing Tyga during his last 24 hours of life in accordance with Jain Tradition. He was a physici

JSMW : Happy New Year President's Message & Activities (Jan 2022)
Jai Jinendra: Happy New Year From JSMW EC & President Vishal Mehta Jinvani Event - Second Saturday Starting Jan 8 Snatra Puja - Second Sunday Starting Jan 9 Voluntary Service Awards - Nominate By Jan 15  Happy New Year From Your New Executive Committee Message from JSMW President Vishal Mehta   Jai Jinendra,   Happy New Year to all JSMW members and supporters. It is my privilege and true honor to serve as the President of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSM

JSMW : Presidential Volunteer Awards & General Body Meeting Minutes (Jan 2022)
Jai Jinendra: Presidential Voluntary Service Awards - Nominate By Jan 15 Annual General Body Meeting Minutes Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline For 2021 Hours January 15, 2022   Please use this link to resubmit. Our email system was directing to incorrect previous years page. Apologies for inconvenience.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18umm7AndDVWY8zVpFMi5bJ0JzMKKBTidD2_3dCpsovg/viewform?edit_requested=true      Volunteers are worth their weight

JSMW: URGENT - Beware of Fraudulent Emails (Jan 2022)
URGENT   Jai Jinendra It has come to our attention that an email has been received by few members requesting the urgent purchase of a gift card and sending the card information back via email.   The email is formatted to look like it is coming from JSMW president with email address president@jainsociety. These are fradulent emails.   Please... DO NOT RESPOND TO SUCH EMAILS DO NOT CLICKS ON ANY LINKS IN SUCH EMAILS  DO NOT SEND GIFT CARD, FINANCIAL OR ANY PERSONAL INFORM

JSMW: Upcoming Activities & Beware of Fradulent Emails (Jan 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Following are upcoming activities and updates   Personal Finance Awareness Sessions 1/18 to 1/22 Beware of Fradulent Emails Today's Girl, Today's Womens  6 Week Personal Finance Awareness Workshop Every Tuesday From 1/18/22 to 2/22/22 8 PM to 9:30 PM     JOIN ZOOM MEETING   https://BITLY.COM/347GTIA   or HTTPS://US06WEB.ZOOM.US/J/87577827287? PWD=NGPCWMVOMDBJMJMVWUCl MVFCUXHZQT09   MEETING ID: 875 7782 7287 PASSCODE: 5951

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 01/23/2022 (Jan 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Following are the JSMW upcoming activity updates -   01/25 - Personal Finance Awareness Session # 2 02/19 - Save the Date - Webinar with All of Us on Heart Health Today's Girl, Today's Womens  6 Week Personal Finance Awareness Workshop Every Tuesday From until 02/22/22 8 PM to 9:30 PM     We will have personal finance awareness workshop session #2 on Tuesday, 01/25/2022 at 8 PM on Annuities. Pleas

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 01/29/2022 (Jan 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates - 01/30 - Dev Shastra Guru Pooja 02/01 - Personal Finance Awareness Session # 3 - Life Insurance 02/19 - Wellness Series - Heart Health Event Dev Shastra Guru Pooja Sunday, Jan 30th, 10 AM Zoom   Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja is scheduled on Sunday, January 30th starting at 10:00 AM and will be live-streamed for JSMW members to attend virtually. Live stream lin

JSMW: Sad Demise of Shri Harshuk Devchand Kamani (Feb 2022)
  Jai Jinendra   We are deeply saddened to inform that Shri Harsukh Kamani passed away in Maryland on February 1st, 2021. May his soul attain sadgati.    He is survived by his wife Rehka Kamani and two daughters, Sonal and Nehal.    Please find livestream to funeral at National Funeral Home, Falls Church on friday February 4th at 12:30 PM at link below: https://tinyurl.com/harsukhvideo   Please leave a memory at link below: https://tinyurl.com/harsukhdk &n

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates - Feb 13 2022 (Feb 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates 02/15 - Personal Finance Awareness Session # 5 - Medicare 02/19 - Wellness Series - Heart Health Event / All of Us Personal Finance Awareness Workshop Session #5 - Medicare Tuesday, Feb 15th - 8 PM to 9:30 PM Zoom   We will have personal finance awareness workshop session #5 on Medicare on Tuesday,  Feb 15th at 8 PM on . Please plan to join and take advantage.  

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates - Feb 17, 2022 (Feb 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates 02/19 - Wellness Series - Heart Health Event / All of Us 02/22 - Personal Finance Awareness Last Session - Social Security Wellness Series - Heart Health Event Saturday, February 19th 10 AM - 11.30 AM ZOOM - Pre Event Survey     February is American Heart Month.  JSMW is hosting a webinar on February 19th at 10 AM with the  All of Us

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates - Feb 21, 2022 (Feb 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Personal Finance Awareness on Social Security - Rescheduled 2022 JSMW Health Warrior Challenge Feb 26, 27 - JYOC Community Service Buddy Event  Personal Finance Awareness on Social Security - Rescheduled   The speaker wanted to share updated info from social security that will not be coming out until April. So, we will reschedule the session later in April or M

JSMW: All of us Feb 19th Event Summary (Feb 2022)
  All Of Us Feb 19th Heart Health Event - Post event Follow-Up   Thank you to all who attended our first Wellness Series event on heart health this past weekend! We had a wonderful conversation with cardiologist Dr. Neel Shah and the NIH’s health science policy analyst Dr. Rubin Baskir.   Dr. Neel K Shah   Dr. Shah explained about how the heart works and how lifestyle can impact your risk of heart disease. He simplified this complex topic by taking examples from eng

JSMW: MJK Application Form - Due Mar 15th & Other Upcoming Activity Updates (Mar 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Mar 13 - Monthly Jinvani Event Mar 13 - Monthly Snatra Puja MJK Application Form Due Mar 15th! Mar 17 - Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman JSMW Jainvani Newsletter - March 2022 Edition Hot Off the Press! Monthly Jinvani Event Sunday, Mar 13 - 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM Jain Center   Our monthly Jinvani event will be held on March 13, 2022 at our Jain Center located at 1

JSMW: New Temple Pratishta Update! (Mar 2022)
Pratishta Update   Jai Jinendra We are very close to achieving our dream of building a world class Shikharbandhi Derasar and associated building complex (Jain Center) in the suburb of Nation’s Capital. Our dream will soon become a reality!   Many of us are tirelessly working countless hours every week to complete the Phase 1 which includes, the Derasars, Upashray, Sthanak, Library, Office, two classrooms and other required facilities. According to the contractors’ schedule and pla

JSMW: MJK Celebration Registration & Other Upcoming Activity Updates (Apr 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Apr 8 - 16 - Shaswati Navpad Oli / Ayambil Apr 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja MJK Celebration  - Register & RSVP Shaswati Navpad Oli  / Ayambil April 8 through April 16 Jain Center   It is one of the most important Parva / religious festival of the Jain community. Navpad Oli comes twice in a year. The devotees observe Ayambil tapa during nine days of&n

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 04/08/2022 (Apr 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Apr 8 - 16 - Shaswati Navpad Oli / Ayambil Apr 9 - Jinvani Event Apr 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja MJK Celebration  -  RSVP & Volunteer Shaswati Navpad Oli  / Ayambil April 8 through April 16 Jain Center   Today is the first day of Navpad Oli and it is one of the most important Parva / religious festival of the Jain community. The word 'Navpad' means nine

JSMW: Amulya Laabh - Panch Dhatu Parshwanath Bhagwan Murti and Siddhachakraji Gatta Bharai Gheeboli during MJK Event (Apr 2022)
BHARAI GHEEBOLI OF PANCH DHATU SHANKHESHWAR PARSWANATH BHAGWAN AND SIDDHACHAKRA (NAVPADJI) GATTA   Jai Jinendra Everyone,   All members of the Jain Society are requested to join us for a Cultural and Gheeboli program during Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration on Sunday May 1, 2022.  A Bharai Gheeboli of a small Panch Dhatu Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan Murti and Siddhachakra (Navpadji) Gatta along with Derasar and Shikhar Marbles will be held during the program.   The Bhara

JSMW: Silver Parshwanath Bhagwan Murti and Siddhachakraji Gatta Bharai Gheeboli during MJK Event (Apr 2022)
  AMULYA  BHARAI  LAABH  OF AANJAN SHALAKA  SILVER  MURTI  AND  PANCH DHATU GATTA GHEEBOLI  DURING  MJK  PROGRAM     GREAT NEWS!!!   WE ARE REPLACING THE PANCH DHATU MURTI WITH THE SILVER MURTI   Jai Jinendra Everyone,   Gheeboli for the Bharai of Aanjan Shalaka Silver Murti of Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan and Aanjan Shalaka Siddhachakra (Navpadji) Panch Dhatu Gatta will be held during the MJK program on May

JSMW: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration - Sunday, May 1st at 1 PM (Apr 2022)
    On Sunday, May 1, 2022, we will be celebrating Bhagwan Mahavir Swami’s Janma Kalyanak, a very auspicious day for all Jains. Our celebration will begin sharp at 1 PM and will feature stage performances.   Event  Date     : Sunday, May 1st Event Time      : 1 PM sharp Event location : Paint Branch High School                             14121 Old Columbia Pike,    

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 05/05/2022 (May 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates May 8 - Monthly Snatra Puja May 14 - Jinvani Event Jun 4 - HIndu-Jain Yatra trip Monthly Snatra Puja Sunday, May 8 - 10.30 AM  Jain Center   Our monthly Snatra Puja will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 10.30 AM at our Jain Center. Puja will be followed by potluck lunch.    For questions, please reach to Vaishali Chheda at vaishali.chheda@gmail.com

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 05/13/2022 (May 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates May 14 - Monthly Jinvani Event May 15 - Aaras Sthapana Ceremony May 21 - Monthly Dev Guru Shastra Pooja Jun 5 - Pathshala End of Year Celebration! 2022-23 JSMW Pathshala Registration Jun 18 - Walkathon for a Worthy Cause 2023 JAINA Convention Information Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, May 14 - 10.30 AM  Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on

JSMW: GHEEBOLI PROGRAM ON MAY 29, 2022, TAAKANA CEREMONY, METAL MURTI BHARAI PROGRAM & THREE ANJAN SHALAKA GHEEBOLIS ON JUNE 4, 2022 IN AHMEDABAD (May 2022)
GHEEBOLI PROGRAM ON MAY 29, 2022 IN AHMEDABAD TAAKANA CEREMONY & METAL MURTI BHARAI PROGRAM ON JUNE 4, 2022 IN AHMEDABAD THREE ANJAN SHALAKA GHEEBOLIS ON JUNE 4, 2022 IN AHMEDABAD   Our Benefactors, Honorary Trustees and Friends in India are helping us in many ways and specially in raising funds in India to help us pay for Marble and FRP.   Under the auspicious leadership of Acharya Shree Padmasagar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb, they will hold a Gheeboli program on May 29, 2022, and

JSMW: JSMW Gheeboli Program in India - May 28, USA Eastern Time 11:00 PM (May 2022)
JSMW Gheeboli Program in India  USA Eastern Time: May 28, 11.30 PM to May 29, 1:30 AM   Our Benefactors and Honorary Trustees in India are helping us in many ways and specially in raising funds to help us pay for Marble and FRP for our New Derasar.   Under the blessings of Acharya Shree Padmasagar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb, they will hold a Taakana and Metal Murti Bharai program in Ahmedabad on June 4, 2022.   A special program will be held on May 29, 2022 in Ahmedabad startin

JSMW: Taakana, Murti Bharai and 3 Anjan Shalaka related Gheebolis on June 4th in India (Jun 2022)
Taakana and Metal Murti Bharai Program in India on June 4, 2022 Three Anjan Shalaka Gheebolis during June 4 Program Anjan Shalaka Program in India in Nov-Dec 2022   Taakana Ceremony and Metal Murti Making Program: The Program will be held Under the auspicious blessings of Acharya Shree Padmasagar Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb on June 4, 2022 stating at 8:30 am IST.  It will include Ashtaprakari Pooja, Taakana Vidhi and live making of the Silver (Rajat) Murti of Parshwanath Bhagwan and Pan

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 06/09/2022 (Jun 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Jun 11 - Monthly Jinvani Event Jun 12 - Monthly Snatra Pooja Jun 25 - Shri Rushimandal Stotra Poojan Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, June 11 - 10.30 AM  Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on June 11th, 2022 Saturday at 10.30 AM at our temple.   Please RSVP by clicking here   For question, reach out to Yash Mehta @ 240-678-9342

JSMW: Aaras Sthapana Final Event & Shri Rushimandal Stotra Poojan (Jun 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Jun 18 - Aaras Sthapana Final Event Jun 25 - Shri Rushimandal Stotra Poojan     Aaras Sthapana Final Event Saturday, June 18 - 10 AM New Temple Site   This Saturday we will celebrate the final event of the Aaras Sthapana Event. We cordially invite you to attend.   Saturday, June 18 at 10am at New Temple Site and on zoom: 1) Unveili

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 06/23/2022 (Jun 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Jun 25 - Shri Rushimandal Stotra Poojan Jun 26 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Pooja June 27, 28, 29 - Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans Shri Rushimandal Stotra Poojan Saturday, June 25 - 9 AM Jain Center   On Jun 25th, we will have Shri Rushimandal Poojan performed at our current JSMW temple under the guidance of Shri Sameerbhai from Ahmedabad. A live virtual Musical team will also be present alongsi

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 06/27/2022 (Jun 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates June 27, 28, 29 - Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans JSMW First Yard Sale - Save the date! 2022 Tapovan NRI Shibir in India  Tarlaben Doshi's Pravachans June 27 - June 29, 8 PM Jain Center     We are glad to inform you that Tarlaben Doshi will bless us with Pravachans starting today - Monday, June 27th to Wednesday June 29th 2022 at our temple.   Please join for enlig

JSMW: New Temple Anjan Salaka Nov 25-30 (Jul 2022)
JSMW: New Temple Anjan Salaka Nov 25-30   Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters:   Jai Jinendra   As you are aware our dream of the Grand Shikharbandhi Derasar is in its final stages. We are planning for a Grand Pratishtha Mahotsav next year.   This year we had planned several events. All of you must have witnessed the phenomenally successful Takana Ceremony performed recently under the guidance of Rashtra Sant Param Pujya Acharya Shree Padmasagarsu

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 07/07/2022 (Jul 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates July 9 - Monthly Jinvani Event July 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja July 10 - JSMW Pathshala Essays Due July 12 - Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman ABHAYDAAN AVSAR  Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, July 9 -  10.30 AM Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on Saturday July 9th, 2022 at our temple.   Please RSVP at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-ymc

JSMW: Save the Date - Aug 13th with Narendrabhai Nandu (Jul 2022)
JSMW: New Temple Anjan Salaka Nov 25-30 Jai Jinendra,   A special program by Narendrabhai Nandu and his team will be held on Saturday, Aug 13, 2022.  During this  program, he will also perform following Gheeboils: Bharai of 4 Shwetambar Derasar Ghabhara Pratimajis (Shr Adinath, Shri Shantinath, Shri Munisuvrat Swami and Shri Neminath Bhagwan) Bharai of 2 Digambar Derasar Ghabhara Pratimajis (Shri Parshwanath and Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan) Bharai of Shri Shan

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 7/22/2022 (Jul 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja July 24 - Lecture by Saman Shrutpragyaji JYOC Annual Lock-in and elections Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Sunday, July 24 - 10 AM Jain Center   Monthly Dev-Shastra-Guru Pooja will be on Sunday, July 24th at Jain Centre. Abhishek will start sharp at 10:00 AM. The  Pooja and Lunch for this month is sponsored by the families of Anita Deepak Padliya and Nisha Jain. RSVP

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 7/29/2022 (Jul 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates July 30 - 100th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji Aug 6 - Monthly Jinvani Event 100th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji Saturday, July 30 - 11 AM EST Zoom / Youtube     Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, August 6 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on Saturda

JSMW: Sad Demise Of Dr. Natwarlal Shah (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra   We regret to inform you that our member Dr. Natwarlal B. Shah passed away peacefully on the evening of July 30, 2022.    He is survived by his daughter Smita, son-in-law Ketankumar Patel, and grandchildren Shivani & Amir; his elder son Paresh, daughter-in-law Eliza, and grandchildren Hira, Tara, Kiran & Mareen; and his younger son Pragnesh, daughter-in-law Neeta, and grandson Kian.  Natubhai was preceded in death by his wife, Pushpa, who passed away 13 months

JSMW: Upcoming Activity Updates 8/5/2022 (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Aug 6 - Monthly Jinvani Event Aug 13 - 27 Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra Aug 14 - Special General Body Meeting Aug 21 - FJLP Launch Event for youth Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, August 6 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at 10.30 AM at our temple.   Please RSVP by clicking here   For question, reach out to Yash Meht

Reminder : Aug 13 Shri Parshwa Aradhana Utsav - RSVP closing tonight at 9 PM (Aug 2022)
JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON "27 Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra" You are cordially invited to the 27 Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra program conducted by Shri Narendrabhai Nandu and team on Saturday, August 13,2022.   During this program, Bhaav Yatra of three Parshwanath Teerth will be performed at a time and Ashtaprakari Pooja will be performed on one main Parshwanath Pratimaji on Trigado. The Labh of performing Ashtaprakari Pooja of 3 ou

JSMW: Prarthana of Dr. Natwarlal Shah (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Prarthana program for Dr. Natwarlal B. Shah will be held on Sunday, August 14 at 2.30 PM.   It will be held at our Jain Center - 1021 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD.   Thank you. View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to info@jainsocietydc.org by info@j

JSMW: General Body Meeting & Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra At Jain Center (Change) (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the JSMW upcoming activity updates Aug 13 - 27 Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra Venue changed **Jain Center** Aug 14 - General Body Meeting Aug 14 - Monthly Snatra Puja Aug 21 - FJLP Launch Event for youth 27 Shri Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra Saturday, August 13 - 12.39 PM Venue changed **Jain Center**   You are cordially invited to 27 Parshwanath Bhaav Yatra, the spiritual and joyful bhakti of Bhagwan Parshwanath. During this program:

JSMW: Paryushan Parva 2022 (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   We would like to invite entire sangh to participate in this year's Paryushan and Swapna Ceremony.   Details of daily events, labhs, and gheebolis can be found here:  https://www.jsmw.org/paryushan-2022/ Quick Link ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Swami Vatsalya after Swapna Ceremony RSVP: https://www.jsmw.org/2022-swami-vatsalya-registration/ Daily Aangi, Swami Vatsalya at Temple, & Chaamar Fixed Nakro List:  https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/paryushan-2022-daily-labhs/

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 21 (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Following are upcoming activities for our JSMW Sangh   8/24 to 9/1: Paryushan Maha Utsaav 9/25 JSMW Yard Sale - Forms Due 9/1  JAINA Convention 2023 Early Registration 8/18 to 9/30 Paryushan Maha Utsav   Jai Jinendra,   We would like to invite entire sangh to participate in this year's Paryushan and Swapna Ceremony.   Details of daily events, labhs, and gheebolis can be found here:  https://www.jsmw.org/paryushan-2022/ Quick Link ~~~

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 23 (Aug 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Following are upcoming activities for our JSMW Sangh   8/14 General Body Meeting Minutes 8/24 to 9/1: Paryushan Maha Utsaav 9/11 JSMW Pathasala 2022-23 Begins  9/25 JSMW Yard Sale - Forms Due 9/1  JAINA Convention 2023 Early Registration 8/18 to 9/30 General Body Meeting Minutes August 14 2022   Please find attached minutes of JSMW General Body Meeting held on August 14 2022   JSMW_-_Minutes_of_Annual_GBM_August_14_2022_-_DRAFT.pdf  

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 01 - 08/24/2022 (Aug 2022)
  Jai Jinendra,   Today is the first day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva.   Paryushan is one such Parva (festival), where we try to reach within our soul and take the time to cleanse it through Tapa (penance), Prayaschit (repentance) and asking for forgiveness. It is a Parva that has the capability to have an ever-lasting impact on our soul unlike the momentary pleasures.   During Paryushan, one focusses on eliminating Kashayas (passions) such as anger, ego, greed, and

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 02 - 08/25/2022 (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today is the second day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva. Hoping all tapasvis are in great saata!   Please find below the detailed schedule for today at the Jain Center -        Details of daily events, labhs, and gheebolis can be found here:  https://www.jsmw.org/paryushan-2022/ Quick Links ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daily Deravasi Pratikraman Laabhs Gheeboli: 

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 03 - 08/26/2022 (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today is the third day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva and Pakkhi Chaudas. Anumodana to all tapasvis and to all those who are doing veyavaccha. Hoping all of you are in great saata!   Just like,  Of all mantras, Navkar mantra is the most supreme; Of all Tirth places, Shatrunjaya / Palitana is the most pious; Of all Daan, the best Charity (Daan) is Abhay Daan (the promise of no harm); Of all Parvas, Paryushan is the supreme Parva (festival),

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 04 - 08/27/2022 (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today is the fourth day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva. Kalpa Sutra is one of our important scripture and is widely read on the 4th day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Parva. The 14 dreams of Mother Trishla are recited along with life story of Bhagwan Mahavir and other Tirthankars over the remaining days.    Please find below the detailed schedule for today at the Jain Center -         

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 06 - 08/29/2022 (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today is the sixth day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva. Hoping all tapasvis are in great saata!     Please find below the detailed schedule for today at the Jain Center -        What a great Swapna Ceremony event yesterday!!!   Special thank you goes to all the volunteers who pulled together to make this event a success, including the JYOC youth who have taken up the charge to con

JSMW: Paryushan Day 07, Tapasvi Bahumaan, Parna & Das Lakshan Parva details (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today is the seventh day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva. Hoping all tapasvis are in great saata!   JSMW Tapasvi Bahumaan and Parna JSMW recognizes  Tapasvis who have performed  tapasya during 2022 Paryushan and Daslakshan Mahaparva.   We are looking forward to do  bahumaan of adults who have performed Attham/Tela or more and children who have done any  tapasya.         &

JSMW: Paryushan Day 08 - 08/31/2022 (Aug 2022)
    Jai Jinendra,   Today, the last day of Paryushan Parva, is the most important day of the year where we get to shed evils within us and seek forgiveness from all beings.   On behalf of EC Committee, if we have knowingly or unknowingly hurt you, we seek your forgiveness. Micchammi Dukkadam!      Please find below the detailed schedule for today at the Jain Center -      Quick Links ~~

JSMW: Upcoming Activities September 08 (Sep 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Following are upcoming activities for our JSMW Sangh 9/10 - Monthly Jinvani Event 9/11 - JSMW Pathshala 9/18 - JSMW Yard Sale 9/25 - Today's Woman, Today's Girl - Garba Workshop Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, September 10 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on Saturday, September 10th, 2022 at 10.30 AM at our temple. Please RSVP by clicking here   For questions, reach out to Yash Mehta

JSMW: 2022 Election Nomination Form (Sep 2022)
JSMW 2022 Election Nomination Form Jai Jinendra   As per JSMW constitution, we have two board of trustee positions coming open.    Please find below 2022 election nomination form for these positions.   The deadline for submitting the form is October 8th 2022 midnight. Completed forms should either be submitted in person to election committee member listed in the form or emailed to elections@jainsocietydc.org   If needed, elections will be conducted at our temple o

JSMW: Upcoming Activities September 22, 2022 (Sep 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Upcoming JSMW Activities : 9/25 - JSMW Pathshala 9/25 - Today's Woman, Today's Girl - Garba Workshop Cancelled 10/15 - JSMW Wellness Series - Community Walk and Picnic 2022 JSMW Election Form Upcoming Community Activities : 9/25 - BAPS Charities Blood Drive JSMW Pathshala Sunday, September 25  Cloverly Elementary   Our next Pathshala class will be on Sunday, 9/25.    We will be in person at Cloverly Elementary (800 Briggs Chaney Rd,

JSMW: Upcoming Activities September 29, 2022 (Sep 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Upcoming JSMW Activities : 10/01 through 10/09 - Shaswati Navpad Ayambil Oli 10/02 - JSMW Pathshala JSMW 2022 Election Nomination Form Due 10/08/2022 10/15 - JSMW Wellness Series - Community Walk and Picnic Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Shaswati Navpad Ayambil Oli Saturday, Oct 1 through Oct 9 Jain Center   Navpad Oli and it is one of the most important Parva / religious festival of the Jain community. The word 'Navpad' means n

JSMW: Anjan Shalaka Special Zoom Program - October 9th - 10 AM (Oct 2022)
Special Anjan Shalaka Zoom Program on Sunday October 9, 2022   As announced earlier, Anjan Shalaka ceremony will be held at Koba near Ahmedabad, India from November 25th to 30th, 2022  under the Nishra of Rastrasant Acharya Shree Padmasagarsuriji Maharaj Saheb.      Kumbh Sthapana for the program will be held on November 22nd, 2022. Recently received tentative schedule for the program in Gujarati is as shown below. We are working on translating the schedu

JSMW: Sad Demise of Devkunvar Dharamsi (Oct 2022)
Jai Jinendra   We regret to inform you that our member Mrs. Devkunvar Khimji Dharamsi, age 92, passed away peacefully on Oct 3, 2022.     She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law (Dilip and Kusum, Keerti and Hema, and Sunil and Pallavi), grand children (Milan, Meeta, Alpa, Shilp, Bunty, Raj, Sahil, Sohum and Sunay), and great grand children (Prachi, Dhruv, Sunmeet, Aubrey, Cooper, Reva and Rhea). She was preceded in death by her husband, Khimji T Dharamsi who passed

JSMW: Upcoming Activities October 6, 2022 (Oct 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Upcoming JSMW Activities : 10/08 - Monthly Jinvani Event 10/09 - Special Anjan Shalaka Zoom Program 10/09 - Monthly Snatra Puja and Ayambil 10/16 - JSMW Diwali Celebration 2022 JSMW 2022 Election Nomination Form Due 10/08/2022 10/15 - JSMW Wellness Series - Community Walk and Picnic Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, October 8 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   We will have our next Jinvani event on

JSMW: Upcoming Activities October 13, 2022 (Oct 2022)
Jai Jinendra   Upcoming JSMW Activities : New Fixed Nakro / Gheeboli Labhs Anjan Shalaka on your personal Pratimaji 10/15 - JSMW Wellness Series - Community Walk and Picnic 10/16 - JSMW Diwali Celebration 2022 10/24 - Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvaan Kalyanak Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  New Fixed Nakro / Gheeboli Labhs   We have added some new Nakro and Gheeboli Labhs in Shwetambar and Digambar Derasar.  These are shown in blue color on the revised Fixed

JSMW: 2022 Board of Trustee Nominees (Oct 2022)
JSMW 2022 Board Of Trustee Nominees Jai Jinendra,   Following are the eligible nominees that have been received for the two open position of Member, Board of Trustees.   Member, Board of Trustees Dr. Gita K. Shah Member, Board of Trustees Pragnesh Shah   Thank You   JSMW Nominations and Elections Committee View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from

JSMW: New Temple Moolnayak Pratimaji Bharai for $5001 (Oct 2022)
New Temple Moolnayak Pratimaji Bharai for $5001   Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan (Shwetambar) - Closes on November 29, 2022 Adinath Bhagwan (Digambar) - Closes on January 15, 2023 Jai Jinendra,   To enable all members to take Bharai Labh of Moolnayak Pratimaji,  we are offering  Samuhik Bharai for both Shwetambar and Digambar Moolnayak Pratimaji for only $5001 each.    Samuhik Bharai Labh for Moolnayak (Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan) Pratimaji in Shwe

JSMW: Upcoming Activities October 20, 2022 (Oct 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Diwali is considered festival but in Jainism it is considered a Parva. Parva is a Tyag-dharma (i.e. we give up / restrain things) whereas festival is a Bhog-dharma (we consume all the more of worldly things).    Diwali Parva has been celebrated for a long time. But why do we celebrate it? In Jainism, Diwali commemorates the anniversary of Bhagawan Mahavir's attainment of Moksha. Bhagawan Mahavir is the 24th and last Tirthankar of Jainism who revitalized the relig

JSMW: New Temple Anjan Shalaka Nakro Announcement (Oct 2022)
New Temple Anjan Shalaka Nakro Labh Jai Jinendra,   Anjan Shalaka program will be held in Koba near Ahmedabad on November 22nd and then from November 25 to 30, 2022.   Various Labhs are available for those who plan to attend as well as for those who cannot attend the ceremony.    You can sign up for any of these Labhs starting at 9 am on Friday October 21, 2022 by going to https://www.jsmw.org/anjan-mahotsav/.  This site also provides the

JSMW: Upcoming Activities October 28, 2022 (Oct 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : 10/29 - Jnan Panchmi Parva 10/30 - JSMW Pathshala New Temple Anjan Shalaka Nakro Labh New Fixed Nakro / Gheeboli Labhs New Temple Moolnayak Bharai Labh for $5001 Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Jnan Panchmi Parva Saturday, October 29   Tomorrow, 10/29, is Jnän Panchami, a day of worship of pure knowledge.  Jain religion stresses its importance because knowledge is an innate quality of the soul.

JSMW: New Temple Pratishtha - Volunteering Sign-up! (Oct 2022)
New Temple Pratishtha - Volunteering Sign-up!   Jai Jinendra, We are very close to achieving our dream of building a world class Shikharbandhi Derasar and associated building complex (Jain Center) in the suburb of Nation’s Capital. Our dream will soon become a reality!   Many of us are tirelessly working countless hours every week to complete the Phase 1 which includes, the Derasars, Upashray, Sthanak, Library, Office, two classrooms and other required facilities. According to the

JSMW : Dec 18th Annual General Body Meeting (Nov 2022)
 Annual General Body Meeting Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 10.15 AM Cloverly Elementary School   Jai Jinendra,   Annual General Body meeting will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM. Trustees, Executive Committee, Temple Committee and other committees will be presenting the reports in the Meeting. Any resolutions proposed will be voted upon.   All members are invited to the meeting.   Annual General Body Meeting 

JSMW: Upcoming Activities November 11, 2022 (Nov 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : 11/12 - Monthly Jinvani Event 11/13 - Monthly Snatra Puja New Temple Moolnayak Bharai Labh for $5001 Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, November 12 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   Our  next monthly Jinvani event will be held on November 12th, 2022 Saturday at 10:30 am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905.    

JSMW: New Temple Shwetamber Moolnayak Pratimaji Bharai - Deadline Nov 29, 2022 (Nov 2022)
New Temple Moolnayak Pratimaji Bharai for $5001   Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan (Shwetambar) - Closes on November 29, 2022!! Adinath Bhagwan (Digambar) - Closes on January 15, 2023 Jai Jinendra,   To enable all members to take Bharai Labh of Moolnayak Pratimaji,  we are offering  Samuhik Bharai for both Shwetambar and Digambar Moolnayak Pratimaji for only $5001 each.    Samuhik Bharai Labh for Moolnayak (Shankheshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan) Pratimaji in S

JSMW: Upcoming Activities November 17, 2022 (Nov 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : Anjan Shalaka Kankotri New Temple Shwetamber Moolnayak Bharai Labh - Closes on 11/29! 11/20 - Financial Planner Guest Speaker - Mrs Veena Gandhi 11/20 & 12/4 - JYOC Clothing Drive 12/18 - Annual General Body Meeting (Link to Proposed Amendments) Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Anjan Shalaka Event Kankotri   As announced earlier, Anjan Shalaka ceremony will be held at Koba near Ahmedaba

JSMW: Upcoming Activities December 2, 2022 (Dec 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : 2023 MJK Participation Forms - Due 12/18 Anjan Shalaka Event Jivdaya Contribution 12/03 - Maun Agiyaras Parva 12/04 - Dental Health and All of US 12/4 - JYOC Clothing Drive 12/18 - Annual General Body Meeting (Link to Proposed Amendments) Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  2023 MJK Participation Form - Due 12/18   What is MJK?  Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) is JSMW's annual celebration of Lor

JSMW: Upcoming Activities December 15, 2022 (Dec 2022)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : 12/18 - Annual General Body Meeting (Link to Proposed Amendments) 2023 MJK Participation Forms - Due 12/18/22 01/02/23 - Annual Dev Shashtra Guru Pooja Presidential Service Volunteer Awards Nominations - Due 01/20/23 Interested in learning Entrepreneurship skills? - Join FJLP  Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Annual General Body Meeting Sunday, December 18 - 10.15 AM Cloverly Elementary   Annual 

JSMW: Upcoming Activities January 12, 2023 (Jan 2023)
Jai Jinendra,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : 01/14/23 - Monthly Jinvani Event Presidential Service Volunteer Awards Nominations - Due 01/20/23 Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, January 14 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   Our  next monthly Jinvani event will be held on January 14, 2023 Saturday at 10:30am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905.    Below is the agenda f

JSMW: New Temple Anjan Shalaka for Dev Devi - Jan 16 (Jan 2023)
New Temple Anjan Shalaka for Dev Devi  Jai Jinendra,   Anjan Shalaka on our following Dev and Devis will be performed in Palitana, India by Rashtrasant Param Pujya Acharya Shree Padmasagarsuriji Maharaj Saheb on Monday, January 16, 2023. Indravadan bhai Loladia will be our Vidhikar and performing the rituals. 1.         Parshwa Yaksh 2.         Padmavati Devi 3.         Nirv

JSMW: Dec 2022 General Body Meeting Minutes & Approved Constitution (Jan 2023)
Pranam,   For JSMW General Body Meeting held on December 18th 2022, please find attached: General body meeting minutes: JSMW_Annual_General_Body_Meeting_Minutes_12-18-22.pdf Approved and updated constitution: JSMW_Constitution_as_Amended_December_2022_(FINAL).pdf View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. T

JSMW: Sad Demise of Smt. Chandrikaben Rasiklal Rajani (Jan 2023)
Pranam   We are very sad to inform that our JSMW's Janakbhai Rajani's mother Smt. Chandrikaben Rasiklal Rajani passed away today on January 22 2023.   She was born in Rajkot, India on June 13th 1940. She is survived by husband Rasiklal Hiralal Rajani, children Deepakbhai, Kamleshbhai and Janakbhai, daugher-in-laws Neelamben and Kayuriben, and grand-children Neil, Isha and Nishil.   Visitation hours are on Monday 1/23/23 and Tuesday 1/24/23 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at 14512 Edgewoods

JSMW: Sad Demise of Smt. Chandrikaben Rasiklal Rajani - Funeral Details (Jan 2023)
Pranam We are very sad to inform that our JSMW's Janakbhai Rajani's mother Smt. Chandrikaben Rasiklal Rajani passed away on January 22nd, 2023.   She was born in Rajkot, India on June 13th, 1940. She is survived by husband Rasiklal Hiralal Rajani, children Deepakbhai, Kamleshbhai and Janakbhai, daugher-in-laws Neelamben and Keyuriben, and grandchildren Neil, Isha and Nishil.   Funeral will be held on Saturday January 28th, 2023 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am, followed by the cremation  &

JSMW: Upcoming Activities January 26 2023 (Jan 2023)
Pranam   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities :   Dev Shastra Guru Puja - January 29 Future Jains Leadership Program Lauch Event - Feb 5 Save Jain Tirths - Message From JAINA Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Dev Shastra Guru Puja Sunday, January 29 - 10 AM Jain Center   Monthly Dev-Shastra-Guru Pooja will be on Sunday, Jan 29th at Jain Centre starting at 10 AM followed by lunch.   Lunch for this month is sponsored by the families of Seema Vinod Singhai

JSMW: Sad Demise of Shree Lalitbhai Pranlal Mehta (Jan 2023)
Please join at Zoom for prayers   Saturday 1/28/23 : 2:30 PM https://iso.zoom.us/j/98362904498?pwd=WmVBL2VSQ3 ZOTDgwMjEzMjQ2K1pRQT09   Password: 01232023   View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to info@jainsocietydc.org by info@jainsocietydc.org 1021 BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD, SILVER S

JSMW: Upcoming Activities February 1st 2023 (Feb 2023)
Pranam   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities :   Today Woman's Speaker Series - All of Us - Feb 5 Participate In JAINA Convention Cultural Program - Deadline Feb 28 Call For Comptroller, Historian & Legal Advisor Position - Deadline March 1 Nominations for JSMW's JAINA Representative - Dealine March 3 Future Jains Leadership Program Lauch Event - Feb 5 Save Jain Tirths - Message From JAINA Help JSMW - You shop, Amazon gives!  Today's Woman Today's Girl Speaker

JSMW: Call for Comptroller, Historian, Legal Advisor Position & JAINA Directors (Feb 2023)
Call For Application  JSMW Comptroller, Historian & Legal Advisor Deadline: March 1, 2023   Jai Jinendra,   Per our constitution, the Board of Trustees (BOT) has to appoint a Comptroller, Historian and Legal Advisor for a term of 3 years.  BOT would like to make these appointments for a 3-year term starting on April 1, 2023.    The duties, responsibilities and eligibility requirements for these positions as mentioned in our constitution are indicated below.  

JSMW: Upcoming Activities March 2, 2023 (Mar 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : New Nakro Announcement Mar 5 - Pratishtha Core Committee Update Mar 11 - Monthly Jinvani Event Mar 12 - Monthly Snatra Puja Mar 25 - JSMW MJK Celebration & Dinner RSVP Registration JSMW JainVani Newsletter 2023 Qtr. 1 Edition New Nakro Announcement   Day by day we are getting closer to the Grand Pratishtha Mahotsav of our new Temples.   Many of us have generously donated money.  However, we still need your gener

JSMW: MJK Event Registration & Other Upcoming Activities March 16, 2023 (Mar 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : MJK Event RSVP Confirmation Mar 25 - MJK Celebration & Dinner RSVP Registration Due 03/18 Apr 16 - TGTW - Got Chocolate Showcase Due 04/02 New Nakro Announcement MJK Event RSVP Confirmation   We wanted to share that over the coming weekend, a team of dedicated JSMW volunteers will be calling on phone to all members who RSVP'd for Mahavir Janma Kalyanak event on March 25.   This is very important effort to avoid was

JSMW: MJK Event & Other Upcoming Activities March 24, 2023 (Mar 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : Mar 25 - Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration Mar 29 - Apr 6 : Shashwati Navpad Oli Apr 16 - TGTW - Got Chocolate Showcase Due 04/02 Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration Saturday, March 25 - 1 PM Eleanor Roosevelt HS     Date & Time: March 25th @ 1:00 PM Location: Eleanor Roosevelt HS 7601 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Dinner Registration:  We really try to minimize food waste. Please email m

JSMW: Sunday, April 23 - New Temple Site Tour (Apr 2023)
Pranam,    Thank you for all the hard work and continued support to our dream of building a world class Shikharbandhi Derasar & associated building complex (Jain Center) in Beltsville, MD.   Our dream will soon become a reality !!!    Team continues to share the progress photos on the regular basis, but now is the time to feel and see the progress so far in-person.   You and your spouse are invited to join New Temple Site Tour on Sunday April 23rd 2023. 

JSMW: Upcoming Activities April 21, 2023 (Apr 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : Apr 23 - New Temple Site tour May 14, 21 - Free Blood draw & Health Fair New Temple Site Tour Sunday, April 23 - 9.30 AM 4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705   Thank you for all the hard work and continued support to our dream of building a world class Shikharbandhi Derasar & associated building complex (Jain Center) in Beltsville, MD.      Our dream will soon become a reality !!!      &nbs

JSMW: Reminder - Tomorrow, Sunday, April 23 - New Temple Site Tour (Apr 2023)
Pranam,    Thank you for all the hard work and continued support to our dream of building a world class Shikharbandhi Derasar & associated building complex (Jain Center) in Beltsville, MD.   Our dream will soon become a reality !!!    Team continues to share the progress photos on the regular basis, but now is the time to feel and see the progress so far in-person.   You and your spouse are invited to join New Temple Site Tour on Sunday April 23rd 2023. 

JSMW: Sad Demise of Shri. Suresh Chand Jain (Apr 2023)
Shri Suresh Chand Jain Sept 08, 1938 – April 23, 2023   May his soul attain Sadgati. "Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never." Jai Jinendra,    With heavy heart we regret to inform you of the sad demise of Shri. Suresh Chand Jain – husband of Late Shrimati Prem Jain, who left for the heavenly abode on April 23rd, 2023. He is survived by his children Pulkit, Puneet, Pooja Jain, daughter- in law’s Ashu and Mamata Jain, son in

JSMW: Upcoming Activities April 28, 2023 (Apr 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : May 6 - Monthly Jinvani Event May 14, 21 - Free Blood draw & Health Fair Upcoming Community Events : June 24 - Hindu Jain Yatra Trip Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday, May 6th - 9 AM to 7 PM Jain Center   Event title:  Dashmu Vrat / Dayavrat Event time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Event details:  Samayik sharp 9:00 AM followed by live sessions and various activities and will end with Pratikaman.   10:00 AM - Live Zoom&n

JSMW: Upcoming Activities May 5, 2023 (May 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : JSMW Pathshala Registration 2023-24 May 6 - Monthly Jinvani Event May 14 - Blood Draw Event Cancelled Upcoming Community Events : JAINA Students Guidance Committee June 24 - Hindu Jain Yatra Trip JSMW Pathshala Registration 2023-24   Pathshala Registration 2023-24 is open to JSMW members and is $200 per student.  Registration fees/donation go towards materials and school rental costs. Registrati

JSMW: Upcoming Activities May 11, 2023 (May 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : May 14 - Monthly Snatra Puja May 21 - JSMW Health Day Oct 7, 8 - JSMW Chaitya Paripati JSMW Pathshala Registration 2023-24 Monthly Snatra Puja Sunday, May 14th - 10.30 AM Jain Center   JSMW hosts a monthly Snatra Puja on every 2nd Sunday of the Month. Please plan to join for the upcoming Snatra puja and take labh.   Start Time: 10:30 AM  Location: Jain Center, 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905 &

JSMW Health Day (May 2023)
Health-focused fun event on Sunday, May 21, at Cloverly Elementary School JSMW invites you JSMW Health Day 2023, an exciting health-focused fun event.  Join us on Sunday, May 21st, for a health-focused fun event, "JSMW Health Day". The event will begin with an energizing Zumba session led by Dr. Pallavi Gowda, an internal medicine physician, US Army Veteran, and Zumba instructor. After you've pumped up your heart, hear from Dr. Chirag Sandesara, a ca

JSMW: Sad demise - Smt. Manjulaben Manilal Savla (May 2023)
  Smt. Manjulaben Manilal Savla   Jai Jinendra,    We are saddened to inform that our JSMW member Bhavin and Bhavna Savla’s mother/mother in-law, Manjulaben Manilal Savla peacefully passed away in India on May 19, 2023.   She is survived by three daughters Anita, Jasmine, and Jhanvi, son Bhavin, daughter in-law Bhavna and, grandchildren Neha, Pooja, Nayan, Harsh, Krushi, Teesha, and Tiya.   Please recite 12 navkars for

JSMW: Upcoming Activities May 20, 2023 (May 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : May 21 - JSMW Health Day May 28 - Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Oct 7, 8 - JSMW Chaitya Paripati JSMW Health Day Sunday, May 21 Cloverly Elementary Gym         We regretfully must cancel the blood draw portion of the JSMW 2023 Health Fair on 5/14 due to a lack of phlebotomists (those that draw blood) and supplies.   JSMW Health Day on May 21st Join us on Sunday, May 21st, for a healt

JSMW: Upcoming Activities May 25, 2023 (May 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities : New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple May 28 - Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Oct 7, 8 - JSMW Chaitya Paripati  New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple       As you all know, our dream of New Temple is coming to reality soon!!   We are looking for volunteers to perform daily Prakshal and Puja at the new temple (ShanKeshwar Parshvanath Temple), on

JSMW: Sad demise - Shri Popatlal Ramji Gala (95) (Jun 2023)
  Shri Popatlal Ramji Gala (95)   Jai Jinendra,    We are saddened to inform that our JSMW member Harak and Nalini Gala's father/father in-law, Shri Popatlal Ramji Gala (95) peacefully passed away in India on May 31, 2023.   Please recite 12 navkars for the souls' sadgati. You can contact Harak and Nalini Gala at (301) 912-3450 - JSMW Executive Committee  View this email in your browser Jain Soc

JSMW: Upcoming Activities Jun 10, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Jain Community Activities : Jun 10 - Monthly Jinvani Event Jun 11 - Monthly Snatra Puja Jun 24 - JITO USA Innovation and Entreprenuership Workshop Monthly Jinvani Event Sunday, June 10 - 10.30 AM Jain Center   Our  next monthly Jinvani event will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 10:30am at our Jain Center located at 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905.   We will start Samayik promptly at 10:30 am fo

JSMW: Upcoming Activities Jun 16, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : Jun 17 - JYOC Adopt-a-Road Event Jun 25 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple 2023-24 YJA Executive Board Applications are Live!  JYOC Adopt-a-Raod Sat, Jun 17 - 10 AM New Temple Site       Please register (members and parents) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqwnUrKcCWzGAmuk4aEueHYCx00HiuEP0au9MttSr3ejdCmw/viewform

JSMW: Jinvani Dasmuvrat Event - Kids, Youth & Adult Sessions - July 7, 8, 9 (Jul 2023)
Jai Jinendra! With the blessings and inspiration of Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, JSMW/Jinvani proudly announces three-day program with Shasan Prabhavak Shaileshi Didi Ajmera at our JSMW center. Shaileshi Didi has done her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biochemistry and Diploma Course in Jainology. Since 2019, she has been visiting various Jain Centers across the globe and delivering inspirational and practical Pravachans which help to ac

JSMW: Sad demise - Smt. Indumati Mahendrakumar Shah (Jul 2023)
Shrimati Indumati Mahendrakumar Shah Jai Jinendra,    We are saddened to inform you that our JSMW member Nishma Tushar Shah's mother, Shrimati Indumati Mahendrakumar Shah peacefully passed away in India on July 13, 2023.  She is survived by her husband Mahendrakumar, son Nitin, daughter-in-law Shital, daughters (Nilima, Nisha, Nita, and Nishma), sons-in-law (Paresh, Surendra, Jayesh, and Tushar) and grandchildren (Mihir, Shrenik, Sunit, Jinal, Maulik, Ruchi, Vineet, an

JSMW: Upcoming Activities July 18 2023 (Jul 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : July 23 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Sunday, July 23 - 10 AM Jain Center This puja honors the Dev, Shastra, and Guru. Dev means God or Arihant or Siddha Shastra means Scriptures Guru means Teachers or one who possesses “real knowledge"   By honoring Dev, Shastra, and Guru, we draw attention to these thr

JSMW: Upcoming Activities July 25 2023 (Jul 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : New Temple - Shwetambar Derasar Rang Mandap/Dome Labh August 8 - Shri Ramchandra Mission Dharampur Event August 26, 27 - Jinvani Event - Tarlaben Doshi Lectures August 27 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple Shwetambar Derasar Rang Mandap/Dome Labh Sponsorship   Please note that the Nakro for taking the Labh of sponsoring Shwetambar Derasar

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 1 2023 (Aug 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : Support Our Pathasala August 4, 5 - Dr Bipinbhai Doshi Lectures August 13 - Monthly Snatra Pooja August 26, 27 - Jinvani Event - Tarlaben Doshi Lectures August 27 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja Dr Bipinbhai Doshi Lectures Jain Center August 4th - 7 PM to 10 PM August 5th 9 AM to 12 PM 6 PM to 9 PM   DO NOT MISS   Dr. Bipinbhai Doshi, Jain scholar and philanthropist has graciously acce

JSMW: General Body Meeting & Picnic - August 20 (Aug 2023)
       General Body Meeting & Picnic Sunday, August 20 - 1:30 PM Jain Center, 1021 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905                                                                                                     

JSMW: Shri Padmasagarsurishwarji & Aditya Sagarji Maharasaheb Pravachan - August 19 (Aug 2023)
    JSMW Ashirvachan   Following the success of the Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha for JSMW with 108 Munishri Aditya Sagarji Maharaj,   We invite you to a live pravachan from Maharaji on Dev Darshan Ka Mahatva.     Saturday, Aug 19, 2023  8:15 AM Eastern time (DC/NY - EST)  5:45 PM India time   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86086490751?pwd=eXpEOHZnTlh3QThubHBYRElEanB1dz09   Meeting ID: 860 8649 0751 Passcode: 940677       H

JSMW: General Body Meeting, Picnic, Parade - August 20 (Aug 2023)
       General Body Meeting & Picnic Sunday, August 20 - 1:30 PM Jain Center, 1021 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905    PLEASE RSVP                                                                                              

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 17 2023 (Aug 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : August 19 - Pravachan By Pujya MaharaSahebs August 20 - General Body Meeting & Picnic August 26, 27 - Jinvani Event - Tarlaben Doshi Lectures August 27 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja September 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja New Temple - Daily Puja Survey for Shankeshwar Parshvanath Temple   Zoom Pravachan On August 19 108 Munishri Aditya Sagarji Maharaj 8:15 AM Rashtrasant Aacharyadev Shri Padmasagars

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 24, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : JSMW's Newsletter - Jainvani for Q3 2023 Your Feedback Matters! - Take the survey August 26, 27 - Jinvani Event - Tarlaben Doshi Lectures August 27 - Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Puja August 28, 29, 30 - Dr. Samirbhai Shah Lectures  September 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja JSMW’s Newsletter – Jainvani for Q3 2023   Don't miss to check out the Q3 2023 JSMW newsletter at https://www.jsmw.org/wp-content/

JSMW: Upcoming Activities August 31 2023 (Aug 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : JSMW New Temple - Donation In Rupees All of Us Research Scholar Program - Deadline September 8 JAINA - Support Jiv Daya JSMW's Newsletter - Jainvani for Q3 2023 September 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja September 23 - Dus Lakshan Puja JSMW New Temple Donation in Rupees   Currently, we are running short on funds in Rupees in India for paying to the marble and other contractors.    Members are requested

JSMW: Swapna Ceremony RSVP & Other Upcoming Activities September 8, 2023 (Sep 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW / Community Activities : Sep 9 - Pravachan by Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb & Dr. Kamala Mehta Sep 10 - Monthly Snatra Puja Sep 16 - Swapna Ceremony Swami Vatsalya RSVP Due Sep 11 JAINA - Vegan Cookbook link JSMW New Temple - Donation in rupees Sep 23 - Das Lakshan Puja Join All of Us Research  Pravachan by Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb & Dr. Kamal Mehta Saturday, September 9 - 10.30 AM to 2 PM Jain Center   

2023 Paryushan Mahaparva Details (Sep 2023)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser 2023 Paryushan Mahaparva Program Schedule     Paryushan Program Schedule This year, Paryushan Maha Parva starts from Tuesday, September 12th and ends on Tuesday, September 19th. Please see below for all the details or visit https://www.jsmw.org/paryushan-2023/   Paryushan 2023 Official Webpage Click here Swapna C

JSMW: General Body Meeting Minutes - August 20 2023 (Sep 2023)
Jai Jinendra   Please find attached Minutes of General Body Meeting on August 20, 2023.    Please reach secretary@jainsocietydc.org for any corrections   JSMW_General_Body_Meeting_Minutes_08202023.pdf  View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to info@jainsocietydc.org

JSMW : Paryushan Mahaparva Day 01 - 09/12/2023 (Sep 2023)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser                            Jai Jinendra,    Today is the first day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva.    Paryushan is one such Parva (festival), where we try to reach within our soul and take the time to cleanse it through Tapa (penance), Prayaschit (repentance) and asking fo

JSMW: Paryushan Mahaparva Day 02 - Activities Today and Other Updates (Sep 2023)
Jai Jinendra, Sept 13 - Today's Schedule Sep 16 - Swapna Ceremony Fixed Nakro Labhs Paryushan Log by JYOC Team For Ages 7 through 19 JSMW New Temple - Donation in rupees JAINA - Support JivDaya  Samuhik Bharai Labh in New Hyde Park Jain Temple Join All of Us Research  Today's Activities Schedule   JSMWLive - YouTube     Swapna Ceremony- Fixed Nakro Labh Very Few Labhs available    Swapna Ceremony 2023 Fixed Nakro Labhs

JSMW: Major Announcement - Nagar Pravesh of Our Bhagwan (Sep 2023)
Jai Jinendra,   The moment everyone has been waiting for years is here..... With immense joy, we announce a huge milestone in our dreams becoming reality! Our Bhagwan Pratimajis are arriving!          View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here. This message was sent to info

JSMW : Paryushan Mahaparva Day 03 - 09/14/2023 (Sep 2023)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser                            Jai Jinendra,    Today is the third day of Parvadhiraj Paryushan Mahaparva and Pakkhi Chaudas. Anumodana to all Tapasvis and to all those who are doing veyavaccha. Hoping all of you are in great saata!    Just like, Of all mantras, Navkar man

JSMW: Nagar Pravesh (arrival) of Our Bhagwan - Nov 22 to Nov 26 (Sep 2023)
    Our Bhagwan Are Going To Be Finally Here!!     Nagar Pravesh Of Our Bhagwan   November 22 Utthapan Ceremony in Koba, India   November 24 Arrival at Dulles Airport, VA   November 25  Varghodo, Chal Pratishta  & Pujas- Jain Center, MD   November 26 Dwar Opening - Jain Center, MD     www.jsmw.org/nagarpravesh   Khub Khub Anumodana to Kamlesh and Dr. Gita Shah who took auspicious labh of announcing Nagar Pravesh Muhurat&

JSMW : Paryushan Mahaparva Day 08 and Das Lakshan Parva Day 01 (Sep 2023)
Temple darshan details, daily program schedule, and virtual darshan link View this email in your browser                            Jai Jinendra,    Today, the last day of Paryushan Parva, is the most important day of the year where we get to shed evils within us and seek forgiveness from all beings.    On behalf of EC Committee, if we have knowingly or unknowingly hurt

JSMW: Upcoming Activities - October 6 2023 (Oct 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: Oct 8 Monthly Snatra Puja Oct 22 Dev Shastra Guru Puja  JAINA - Support JivDaya  JSMW New Temple - Donation in rupees Join All of Us Research    Share Medicare Knowledge with your fellow JSMW Members - Call For Speakers Pranam JSMW Members!   The Pathshala Speakers Team is looking for help to present at a Pathshala Speaker Series talk on Medicare. This would include topics su

JSMW: Upcoming Activities - October 10 2023 (Oct 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: Oct 14 Jinvani Event  Oct 22 Dev Shastra Guru Puja  Nov 12 Monthly Snatra Puja Join All of Us Research  JSMW New Temple Donation in Rupees   Currently, we are running short on funds in Rupees in India for paying to the marble and other contractors.    Members are requested to offer help by sending their donation in Rupees. Donation of Rs. 2 lakhs or more can be paid in India and the

JSMW: Save the Date! Bhagwan Nagar Pravesh Pre-event and Diwali Celebration (Oct 2023)
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JSMW: Upcoming Activities - October 16 2023 (Oct 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: Panch Tirth Yatra Update Share Medicare Knowledge - Call For Speakers Oct 22 Dev Shastra Guru Puja Nov 5 Diwali Celebrations and Bhagwab Nagar Pravesh Pre-Event  Nov 12 Monthly Snatra Puja Join All of Us Research    Please note that Jains Got Talent (JGT) event scheduled in December is cancelled  Panch Tirth Yatra Update   Jai Jinendra:   It is our pleasure to report back to you that we had

JSMW: Upcoming Activities - October 24 2023 (Oct 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the JSMW / Community Activities:   Oct 29 JSMW Wellness Series - Medicare Nov 5 Diwali Celebrations and Bhagwab Nagar Pravesh Pre-Event  Nov 11 Jinvani Event Nov 12 Monthly Snatra Puja Nov 13 Dev Shastra Guru Puja - Mahavir Nirmaan/Diwali Puja Nov 18 DC Central Kitchen Join All of Us Research    Please note that Jains Got Talent (JGT) event scheduled in December is cancelled  JSMW Wellness Series Medicare 101 October 29 - S

JSMW: Diwali Celebrations - Bhagwan Nagar Pravesh Pre-Event - Nov 5 (Oct 2023)
  Diwali Celebrations  Bhagwan Nagar Pravesh Pre-Event November 5 - 9:30 AM Cloverly Elementary School   RSVP  https://www.jsmw.org/Diwali2023    Shwetamabar Labhs:  https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/parshwanaath_np_labh/    Digambar Labhs:  https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/adinath_np_labh/    Fixed Nakro Labhs will become available to everyone Wednesday, 11/8/2023 starting 9 AM   All Labhs BhagwanNagarPravesh-Gheebolis.pdf

JSMW: 2023 Election Nominations Form (Nov 2023)
  JSMW 2023 Election Nominations  Due November 18 2023 11:59 PM   Pranam   Please find attached JSMW 2023 election nomination form and associated rules and regulations    If required, elections will be held on December 17 2023 during  Annual General Body Meeting at  Cloverly Elementary School, Silver Spring, MD     2023_Elections_Nomination_v2.pdf   View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please

JSMW: Upcoming Activities - November 8 2023 (Nov 2023)
Pranam, Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: Nov 11 - Jinvani Event Nov 12 - Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvaan Kalyanak Nov 12 - Monthly Snatra Puja Nov 12 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja - Mahavir Nirmaan/Diwali Puja Nov 14 - New Year Nav Smaran Jaap Nov 18 - DC Central Kitchen Join All of Us Research  Fixed Nakro Labhs for Nagar Pravesh Now Open       Please visit the following links below for a complete list:   Adinath Temple Fixed Nakro htt

JSMW: Upcoming Activities - November 17 2023 (Nov 2023)
Pranam, Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: Nov 18 - DC Central Kitchen Nov 26 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja / First Pooja & Abhishek Join All of Us Research  Fixed Nakro Labhs for Nagar Pravesh Now Open       Please RSVP here: https://www.jsmw.org/nagarpravesh/   Please visit the following links below for a complete list:   Adinath Temple Fixed Nakro https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/adinath-np-labh/   Parshwanath Temple Fixed Nakro  https:/

JSMW: Bhagwan Nagar Pravesh Nov 24 - Arrival, 25 - Chal Pratistha, 26 - Dwaar Opening (Nov 2023)
      Please RSVP here: https://www.jsmw.org/nagarpravesh/   Please visit the following links below for a complete list:   Adinath Temple Fixed Nakro https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/adinath-np-labh/   Parshwanath Temple Fixed Nakro  https://www.jsmw.org/sheet/parshwanaath_np_labh/     Information includes Name of the labh Amount, Number of passes allocated  Clothing requirements   Fixed Nakro shall be paid within 3 calendar days (72hrs)

JSMW: Silver Murti, Panch Dhatu & Gatto Arrival - 8 AM Tomorrow - Dulles Airport Cell Phone Lot (Nov 2023)
Tomorrow November 24th 8 AM at IAD (Dulles) Airport Cell Phone Lot    We will perform a small welcoming ceremony of the Silver Murti, Panch Dhatu Murti & Gatto.   Everyone is welcome, so please join    Updates being shared on JSMW WhatsApp Official Group View this email in your browser Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubs

JSMW: Dec 17 - Annual General Body Meeting & 2024-25 Executive Committee (Dec 2023)
JSMW Annual General Body Meeting   December 17th 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Cloverly Elementary School.     All members are invited to the meeting.   Trustees, Executive committee, Temple committee and other committees will be presenting the reports in the annual general body meeting.    Any resolutions proposed will be voted upon. Annual General Body Meeting Agenda Approval of August 20, 2023 GBM Meeting Minutes President's Message Trustees Report

JSMW: Maun Agiyaras Parva and Support JAINA Jivdaya Project (Dec 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the JSMW / Community Activities: 12/23 - Maun Agiyaras Parva JAINA - Support JivDaya  Join All of Us Research  12/23 - Maun Agiyaras - Get the benefit of your actions 150 times!   Are you too busy with your day-to-day responsibilities?   Like most people, you're busy with work or school, taking the kids here and there, meeting family and friends, taking care of errands, and always feeling behind right?   Krishna felt

JSMW: Prayer Meet for Late Smt. Sudhaben Udani (Dec 2023)
Shrimati Sudhaben Udani Jai Jinendra,      Family of Shrimati Sudhaben Udani will be holding a Prathana (Prayer). Please join the family for prayers.     Date: Saturday December 30, 2023 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Mangal Mandir, 17110 New Hampshire Ave, Ashton MD 20861   You can contact the family at: Shilpa Udani: 410.206.9526 Kalpana Hegde: 443.794.1266 Manohar Hegde: 443.421.4483   Since we now have Anjan Shalaka Bhagwan, please kindly n

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 12/29/2023 (Dec 2023)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: 1/1/24 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja 1/13/24 - Monthly Jinvani Event Join All of Us Research  Dev Shashtra Guru Puja - New Year's Puja Monday - Jan 1st 2024, 10 AM Jain Center   This puja honors the Dev, Shastra, and Guru. Dev means God or Arihant or Siddha Shastra means Scriptures Guru means Teachers or one who possesses “real knowledge"   By honoring Dev, Shastra, and Guru, we draw attention to these three ent

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 1/7/2024 (Jan 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities:   General Body Meeting Minutes - Dec 17 2023 Jan 13 - Monthly Jinvani Event Jan 14 - Snatra Pooja Jan 17 & 31 - Today's Woman Event - Stocks 101 Join All of Us Research    Please find attached minutes of General Body Meeting held on December 17 2023   JSMW_Annual_General_Body_Meeting_Minutes_12-17-23.pdf     Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday - Jan 13, 10.30 AM Jain Center   Our next Jinvani

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 1/16/2024 (Jan 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: MJK Update - Forms Due Jan 28 Jan 17 & 31 - Today's Woman Event - Stocks 101 Jan 28 - JYOC Event - Skyzone Columbia Feb 10 - Monthly Jinvani Event Feb 11 - Snatra Pooja Join All of Us Research  Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) Update  Save the date  MJK will be celebrated on April 27th at Paint Branch High School    JSMW members and Pathshala classes are invited to participate in the MJK stage show celebrati

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 1/26/2024 (Jan 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: MJK Update - Forms Due Jan 28 Jan 28 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja Jan 28 - JYOC Event - Skyzone Columbia Jan 31 - Today's Woman Event - Stocks 101 Feb 10 - Monthly Jinvani Event Feb 11 - Snatra Pooja Feb 16 - Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline Join All of Us Research  Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) Update  Save the date  MJK will be celebrated on April 27th at Paint Branch High School    JSMW

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 1/26/2024 - UPDATE (Jan 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: MJK Update - Forms Due Jan 28 Jan 28 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja Jan 28 - JYOC Event - Skyzone Columbia Feb 7 - Today's Woman Event - Stocks 101 [UPDATE] Feb 10 - Monthly Jinvani Event Feb 11 - Snatra Pooja Feb 16 - Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline Join All of Us Research  Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (MJK) Update  Save the date  MJK will be celebrated on April 27th at Paint Branch High School  &nbs

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 2/2/2024 (Feb 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: Feb 4 - JSMW Pathasala Speaker Series  Jan 28 - Dev Shastra Guru Puja Jan 28 - JYOC Event - Skyzone Columbia Feb 7 - Today's Woman Event - Stocks 101 [UPDATE] Feb 10 - Monthly Jinvani Event Feb 11 - Snatra Pooja Feb 16 - Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline Join All of Us Research  JSMW Pathshala Speaker Series Eye Health in the Device Age & Precision Health  Sunday, February 4 from 10:45-11:45

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 2/13/2024 (Feb 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: Feb 16 - Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline Feb 24 - Jain Senior Group [NEW] Feb 25 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja March 9 - Monthly Jinvani Event March 10 - Snatra Pooja Presidential Volunteer Service Award Deadline For 2023 Hours - February 16, 2024   Volunteers are worth their weight in gold. They share their time and talents without any compensation, so it's crucial to acknowledge their contributio

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 2/16/2024 (Feb 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities:   Feb 18 - JSMW Spring Camp Registration Opens Feb 24 - Jain Senior Group [NEW] Feb 25 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Feb 28 - Today's Woman Today's Girl - Tax Webinar March 9 - Monthly Jinvani Event March 10 - Snatra Pooja     Spring Camp 5/25/2024 to 5/27/2024   Registration Form  (Will start accepting responses at 18th Feb @ 5 pm ET) https://forms.gle/JYFhh2qRPFQhaAQp9   JSMW Jai

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 2/23/2023 (Feb 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities:   JSMW Spring Camp Registration Open Feb 24 - Jain Senior Group [NEW] Feb 25 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Feb 28 - Today's Woman Today's Girl - Tax Webinar March 9 - Monthly Jinvani Event March 10 - Snatra Pooja      Spring Camp 5/25/2024 to 5/27/2024   Registration Form  https://forms.gle/JYFhh2qRPFQhaAQp9   JSMW Jain Senior Group Saturday Feb 24th - 3 PM to 5 PM Jain Ce

JSMW: Volunteer Appreciation March 3rd (Feb 2024)
Volunteer Appreciation Event March 3rd - 1:30 PM Cloverly Elementary School https://www.jsmw.org/volunteer-appreciation/   Volunteers don't get paid, they don't get name, and they don't get fame, and they still work tirelessly for the Jain Society; and this year the level of dedication had reached the next level!   Volunteers are the fuel of the JSMW engine; we stand tall and we shine bright because of you.    JSMW Volunteers - WE THANK YOU! Dear Volunteers, Please allow us

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 2/29 - Volunteer Event Postponed (Mar 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities:   March 3 - VOLUNTEER EVENT POSTPONED JSMW Spring Camp Registration Open March 9 - Monthly Jinvani Event March 10 - Snatra Pooja March 24 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja   Volunteer appreciation event scheduled for March 3rd, has been postponed due to logistical challenges.   New date will be announced very soon.   Apologizes for any inconvenience.      Spring Camp 5/25/2024 to 5/27/

JSMW: Sad demise of Shri Ketan Arvind Patel (Mar 2024)
Jai Jinendra   With great sadness we inform that Ketan Arvind Patel,  husband of Smita Patel and son of Arvind & Hemlata Patel, passed away unexpectedly last night (March 6).    The family was with him in his final moments and his children Amir and Shivani are holding strong for their mother and grandparents through this very difficult time.   Services will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, 11 AM to 1 PM Donaldson Funeral Home 1411 Annapolis Road,&n

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 3/14 (Mar 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: March 24 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja April 13 - Monthly Jinvani Event April 14 - Snatra Pooja    Spring Camp Registration May 25 to May 27   Last Chance Only Few Boys Slots Open   https://forms.gle/JYFhh2qRPFQhaAQp9 Monthly Dev Shashtra Guru Puja Sunday, March 24th - 10 AM Jain Center  1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905   This puja honors the Dev, Shastra, and Guru. Dev mea

JSMW: Sad Demise of Shri Sanjay Jain (Mar 2024)
Jai Jinendra,   With great sadness we inform that active JSMW member and leader, Shri Sanjay Jain, husband of Smt. Indu Jain, father of Khushbu and Samyak, son of Manakchandji and Sarladevi Jain, passed away today (March 29, 2024) and began his journey to a new form of life. He followed Jain Dharma and it’s principles until the last moment.   He was known to most of you as a fun, loving, thoughtful, and a generous individual. He has done Das Laskhan 10 day upvaas f

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 4/3 - New Temple Fixed Nakro Labhs (Apr 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: April 13 - Monthly Jinvani Event April 14 - Snatra Pooja April 21 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja New Temple Fixed Nakro - New Labhs Available   Pranam, Day by day we are getting closer to the Grand Pratishtha Mahotsav of our new Temples. Many of us have generously donated money.  However, we still need your generous donations to help us pay all our contractors in time. Since a large number of Labhs on the Nakro list have alre

JSMW: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebrations - April 27 - RSVP Requested (Apr 2024)
JSMW Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebrations April 27, 2024 - 1:00 PM Paint Branch High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866   Swami Vatsalya Registration: https://www.jsmw.org/mjk-2024/ Pay for your lab & donation:  https://www.jsmw.org/supportjsmw/ Pranam   On April 27, 2024, starting 1 P.M., we will be celebrating Bhagwan Mahavir Swami’s Janma Kalyanak, a very auspicious day for all Jains.   Our celebration will feature stage performa

JSMW: Upcoming Activities 4/12 (Apr 2024)
Pranam,   Below are the upcoming JSMW Activities: April 13 - Monthly Jinvani Event April 14 - Snatra Pooja April 21 - Dev Shashtra Guru Puja April 27 - JSMW Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Celebration May 5 & 19 - Health Fair Monthly Jinvani Event Saturday - April 13th, 10.30 AM - 12 PM Jain Center 1021 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring MD 20905   We will start Samayik sharp on 10.30 AM, followed by Lunch Agenda Namokar Mantra Jap Shree Bhaktamar strotra Shanti path St

JSMW - Quarterly General Body Meeting - May 20 (May 2018)
Jai Jinendra JSMW's Quarterly General Body meeting is scheduled on Sunday, May 20th at 1:30 PM at Jain Center.  Following is the agenda for the meeting: 1. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 2018 Quarterly General Body Meeting 2018_March_JSMW_General_Body_Meeting_Notes_DRAFT.pdf 2. Amendments to the Constitution  Documents with full text of amendments, explanation, and draft revised constitution Proposed_JSMW_Constitution_Amendments_May_2018.pdf JSMW_Constitution_with_Propose

May 02 2018 Email (May 2018)
lJai Jinendra! Our next class will be this Sunday on May 6th.  Our sponsors are Savita Rahul Jain, Meeta Nitin Sogani, Shraddha Sudhir Jain, Sushma Anand Jain, Darsha Krunal Desai. Thank you to our sponsors! Nursery Class will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time.  Prayers start at 10:15.  Updates, Reminders and Upcoming events: 1) Final Exams 2) Pathshala 2018-2019 Registration 3) Adult class cancelled for May 6th  Final Exams: Final exams for

JSMW: Upcoming Events - April 27 to May 19 Final (Apr 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from April 27 to May 19: 1 ) April 27-29: Jain Education Workshop 2) April 29: Chai pe Charcha 3) April 29, May 6 : Pathshala 4) May 19: Monthly Jinvani Event 5)  Every Saturday:Namokar Mantra Jaap, Pranayam, Yoga, Kesar Pooja Special Events Announcement: May 6: Health Fair ( click here for the past email for more info) - Presentations by various Healthcare professionals; and Doctors from various specialtie

Apr 29 2018 Pathshala Email (Apr 2018)
Jai Jinendra! Our next class will be this Sunday on April 29th.  Our sponsors are Kinnari Ashish Mehta, Barkha Aashish Singhvi, Harshad Amit Patani, Reena Shah & Prasyos Ojha, and Dimple Nolly. Thank you to our sponsors! Class G will perform Morning Prayers. Please be mindful of time.  Prayers start at 10:15.  Updates, Reminders and Upcoming events: 1) Final Exams 2) Pathshala 2018-2019 Registration Final Exams: Final exams for Pathshala 2017-2018 academic year w

JSMW: Upcoming Events - April 20 to April 29 draft (Apr 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from April 20 to April 29: 1 ) April 20-22: JSMW Youth Spring Camp 2) April 21: Monthly Jinvani Event 3 ) April 22: Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Pooja 4 ) April 27-29: Jain Education Workshop 5) April 29 : Pathshala 6)  Every Saturday:Namokar Mantra Jaap, Pranayam, Yoga, Kesar Pooja   JSMW Youth Spring Camp Friday April 20- Sunday April 22 Pecometh, 2453, 401 Jack Elliot Way, Centreville, MD 21617

JSMW: Upcoming Events - April 14 to April 22 Final (Apr 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from April 14 to April 29: 1 ) April 14: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2 ) April 15: Snatra Pooja 3 ) April 20-22: JSMW Youth Spring Camp 4) April 21: Monthly Jinvani Event 5 ) April 22: Monthly Dev Shastra Guru Pooja 6) April 27-29: Jain Education Workshop 7) April 29 : Pathshala 8)  Every Saturday:Namokar Mantra Jaap, Pranayam, Yoga, Kesar Pooja Mahavir Janma Kalyanak April 14 - 1 PM Paint Branc

JSMW: March 2 to April 14 - Today's Women's Event Update (Mar 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from March 2 to April 14 with added Today's Women's Event below. 1) March 4, March 18: Pathashala 2 ) March 4: Quarterly General Body Meeting 3) March 4: Today's Women's Event 4) March 11: Snatra Puja 5) March 11: Indian Music Presentation 6) April 14: Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Please refer to recent emails for details and registration for folllowing: - April 20-22 Spring Camp - April 27-29 Jain Workshop

JSMW - Jain Workshop - April 27 to 29 - Link Correction (Mar 2018)
Jain Workshop at the JSMW Friday April 27, 2018 to Sunday April 29, 2018 Early Registration Ends March 15. Free for JAB Participants & Coaches Corrected Registration Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScobr3agTMoXdpXmQI9Yva4KZplccQ1g7n5tKOeIMHfpyAXpQ/viewform Jain Society Metropolitan Washington (JSMW), Jain Society of Northern Virginia (JSNoVA) and Jaina Education Committee have jointly organized the Jain workshop from Friday April 27, 2018 to Sunday April 29, 2018.

JSMW - Jain Workshop - April 27 to 29 (Mar 2018)
Jain Workshop at the JSMW Friday April 27, 2018 to Sunday April 29, 2018 Early Registration Ends March 15. Free for JAB Participants & Coaches Jain Society Metropolitan Washington (JSMW), Jain Society of Northern Virginia (JSNoVA) and Jaina Education Committee have jointly organized the Jain workshop from Friday April 27, 2018 to Sunday April 29, 2018. We had a great success on our past two Workshops conducted in Raleigh, NC in October and December 2017. Please view few photos of th

JSMW - Spring Camp - April 20 to 22 (Feb 2018)
JSMW Spring Camp 2018 Friday April 20, 2018 to Sunday April 22, 2018 Registration Starts March 4 Pathasala SpringCamp2018-RegistrationForm.pdf We are proud to announce that JSMW is organizing a Spring Camp 2018 for our own Pathshala children this year, after hosting a similar successful camp last year.  This camp will be held between Friday, April 20th and Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at Pecometh Camp & Retreat Center, a venue located along the banks of the

JSMW: General Body Meeting - March 4 2018 - 10:30 AM (Feb 2018)
Quarterly General Body Meeting March 4 - 10:30 AM (Please note new start time) Cloverly Elementary JSMW's quarterly general body meeting will be held at Cloverly Elementary on March 4 - 10:30 AM. Following is agenda for the meeting: Approval of Annual General Body Meeting Minutes Constitution Committee Updates Temple Committe Updates: Fundraising/India Trip Report & Construction Any Other Items Brought Forward (With prior notice mainly due to time constraints) Please find attached Annual Ge

JSMW: Upcoming Events - February 23 to March 4 (Feb 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from February 23rd to March 4th. 1) Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performances [Reminder] 2) Presidents Voluteer Service Award - Call For Nominations [Reminder] 3) Feb 24: Jinvani Event 4) Feb 25: Dev Shastra Guru Puja 5) March 4: Pathashala 6 ) March 4: Quarterly General Body Meeting [Reminder] Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performance Application Submission Deadline: February 28 Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is

JSMW: Upcoming Events - February 15 to March 4 (Feb 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from February15th to March 4th. 1) Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performances [Reminder] 2) Postcard from Fundraising India Trip 3) Presidents Voluteer Service Award - Call For Nominations 4) Feb 18 & March 4: Pathashala 5 ) March 4: Quarterly General Body Meeting [Reminder] Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performance Application Submission Deadline: February 28 Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is currently scheduled fo

JSMW: Upcoming Events - Feb 9 to Feb 18 (Feb 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from Feb 9th to Feb 18th. 1) Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performances [Reminder] 2) Feb 11: Snatra Puja 3) Feb 18: Pathashala [Reminder] Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performance Application Submission Deadline: February 28 Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is currently scheduled for Saturday, April 14 at Paint Branch High School, MD. The organizing committee invites peformance applications for this joyous and spiritual celeb

JSMW: Upcoming Events - Feb 1 to Feb 18 (Feb 2018)
Jai Jinendra Following are our JSMW Sangh's upcoming events from Jan 25th to Feb 4th. 1) New Temple Fund Raising India Trip 2) JAINA 2017 - Jains' Got Talent [Recognition]  3) Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Performances [Reminder] 4) Feb 4: Pathashala 5) Feb 4: Chai Pe Charcha - New Temple FAQ  6) Feb 4: Today's Girls Today's Women Event - Recipes Demo JSMW - New Temple Fund Raising Trip To India February 8 to February 26 In an effort to raise funds for our new