JSMW Helping Hands


Jai Jinendra,
 
In spirit of Jain principles and random acts of kindness, JSMW is lauching a new intiative called JSMW Helping Hands.

JSMW Helping Hands will try to match a community member needing help, with community member who can help. 

 

Some examples for JSMW Helping Hands acts of kindness:

  • Rides: Seniors may need rides to come to the Derasar or to another JSMW event
    • Can you give a hand by offering a ride?
  • Time:  A family member may be sick or disabled for a prolonged time
    • Can you give a hand by relieving the family for a short time and give some company?
    • Can you give a hand by helping run a few errands?
  • Skill: A member may need some basic 101 knowledge on technology or even school work?
    • Can you give a hand by offering computer lessons or basic internet usage?
    • Can you give a hand with car repairs, cell phones updates, even tutoring, etc.?

Here is how JSMW Helping Hands will work:

  • For Person In Need of Help/Hand: Members who need help please call 301-578-6454..
    • When you need a helping hand, please call the phone # and one of committee members from JSMW's Act of Kindness will get the details
  • For Person Who Can Give Help/Hand: We will have a WHATSAPP group for those members willing to give a hand.
    • All helping hand requests will be posted on the WHATSAPP group. If a volunteer is able to meet that request, the committee member will pass the volunteers information to the person in need.

Please note, all helping-hand requests may not be honored. Everybody will be required to be respectful and mindful of privacy.

Interested in lending a hand?  Please reach helpinghands@jainsocietydc.org


JSMW Pathshala 


Sunday, May 5, May 19

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 (Main Hall)  , Open to All 

 

Atul Shah, Kanu Doshi, and Pravin Dand are teaching these classes.
Contact: Atul Shah, 301-274-0319

 

Pathshala will be followed by Lunch.


Contact: Nita Shah 
education@jainsocietydc.org


Today’s Girl, Today’s Woman
Mothers Day Event
May 5 - 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Cloverly Elementary


JSMW Today’s Girl, Today’s Woman will be hosting discusssion session about women’s health- issues related to Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Menopause, Depressions, Aging etc. 

For more information please contact
Shilpa M. Shah at shilushah11@gmail.com

Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja 
Saturday, May 4 - 11.00 AM
Sunday, May 5 - 10.45 AM
Jain Center

 
Ashtaprakari Puja will be done on Saturday, May 4th starting 11.00 AM and on Sunday, May 5th starting 10.45 AM at our Jain Center.

Please plan to participate and take laabh.


For questions, contact Jigar.Shah01@gmail.com

DC Central Kitchen Event
Saturday, May 11 - 8.30 AM to 1 PM
Washington DC

As with past 10 yeears, once again, JSMW has agreed to prepare Jain meal for 2,000+ needy and homeless people in DC-Metro area. This means 2,000+ individuals will be eating Jain meals on this day (and not eating meat), saving the lives of countless animals
(Giving them Abhay Daan).


 
Event Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2019
Time: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Dress Code: Kurta, Salwar/ Long Pants, Shirt, Shoes, No Sandals. No exposed mid-riff
Address: The D.C. Central Kitchen, 425 Second Street NW, Washington DC, 20001
 
We will save hundreds of lives by serving them JAIN FOOD. We talk and preach about our Jain Principle of Ahimsa (Non Violence) and here is the opportunity to put it in practice.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to perform community service, publicize Jainism to the mainstream, and volunteer services directly to the needy.  Names of about 25 to 30 dedicated volunteers will be collected to help us prepare and pack the food. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Bhupesh Mehta at  bhupesh@bhupeshmehta.com / 240.455.4524, or
Nilesh Shah at  Nilesh_shah99@yahoo.com / 240-899-8682
 

Please make sure to arrive before 8:15 AM for brief instruction session. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or above.

 
We encourage you to come forward and donate for this cause generously. Please make your donation payable to “Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington” and please mention in the memo field: "DC Kitchen." We encourage you to mail your donations ($21, $51, $101, $151, $501... any amount is welcome) to our mailing address: P.O. Box 4548, Silver Spring, MD 20914.
 
Note: If you are in school, we can provide up to 5 hours of community service certificate to our youth to help them with their school community service requirements.


Click here for the flyer 


Wellness Session 

Stretching Seminar
May 19 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Clovery Elementary


Did you know your body needs to stretch daily in order to best function at its full potential? Did you also know there are a variety of easy stretches that can be done even during the hustle and bustle of a busy work day?

Dr. Renuka Jain BSPT, MPT, DPT, COMT from Revive Physical Therapy will discuss the need for daily stretching. You’ll learn why your body tightens as you age and understand how stretching helps you sustain full range of motion for a balanced, healthy lifestyle

JSMW Spring Camp
May 25 - 27
Pecometh Retreat, Centreville, MD

JSMW Spring Camp 2019 will be from Saturday May 25 to Monday May 27 at Pecometh Retreat, 136 Bookers Wharf Road, Centreville, MD 21617.

This will be 3rd year that JSMW is hosting Spring camp with 32 Boys & 32 girls. Boys and girls will be in separate houses where they will learn about Jainism and social skills. There will be 3 lunchs, 2 Dinner & 2 Breakfast including snacks with kid friendly Jain meals for only $135.00 per person.

For any further info. please contact  
camp@jainsocietydc.org

Jain Scholar Visit
June 1 - 4
Jain Center

Sameer Bhai Shah from Ahmedabad will be visiting JSMW from June 1-4.  
 
  • Saturday June 1, 12:39 PM: Shanti Snatra Poojan followed by dinner
  • Sunday June 2: Samayak with meaning followed by dinner
  • Monday, Tuesday June 3, 4 on 8 PM to 9.30 PM: Lectures 

Every Saturday at Jain Center
8 AM to 9.30 AM - Yoga

For any questions, please contact Shefali Dalal at shefalipdalal@yahoo.com or Mona Shah at monashah111@yahoo.com

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JSMW Executive Committee
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