Exciting News: A New Jain Senior Housing Community Coming to Florida! | |
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We are thrilled to announce the development of a brand-new Jain senior housing community in Avon Park, Florida! JAINA has partnered with Regent Street LLC (Park Square Homes) to create a 300-home, 55+ gated community designed to provide comfort, convenience, and a vibrant Jain lifestyle.
Project Highlights:
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Location: 871 - 923 Memorial Drive, FL-33825
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Home Types: Twin Villas (3-bedroom) & Individual Homes (3/4-bedroom)
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Price Range: $475,000 – $575,000
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Construction Start: Construction starts January 2026
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Community Center with a dining hall, stage, and meeting rooms
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Prayer Hall with Ghabhara
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Fitness & Game Rooms
- Library & Computer Room
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Medical & First-Aid Facilities
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Swimming Pool, Walking Trails & Outdoor Patios
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We invite you to express your interest in this project!
Share Your Feedback:
Please send any query, if you have, to info@jainseniorhousing.org
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Jains Got Talent (JGT) – Deadline Extended to March 23, 2025! | |
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Exciting news for all talented Jains! The Jains Got Talent (JGT) team has extended the registration deadline to March 23, 2025, giving you more time to showcase your artistic brilliance at JAINA Convention 2025 in Chicago.
Here are the key dates to keep in mind:
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Registration Deadline: March 23, 2025
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Audio Clip Submission Deadline: April 19, 2025
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Background Music Upload for Semi-Final & Final Performances: May 1, 2025
JGT is a celebration of Jain talent, providing a stage for music, dance, and creative performances that align with JAINA’s values. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shine on the grand stage!
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242748375407161
Important Notes:
- Convention registration is required for JGT participation.
- All performances must adhere to JAINA Convention values and standards.
For any queries, contact Sanjay Bhandari, JGT Chair at sanjay.bhandari@jaina.org.
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Inside February 2025 Jain Digest
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Arihanta Institute Announces 3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: "Compassion-In-Action"
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Jain Temple of Los Angeles (JTLA) Invites You to Bhagwan Pravesh Mahotsav & Pratishtha Mahotsav
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Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) Invites You to the Grand Pratishtha Mahotsav
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The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) invites the community to join the Grand Pratishtha Mahotsav, a historic and sacred celebration. The festivities have already begun, leading up to the main events:
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Swetambar Pratishtha – Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Param Pratishtha Mahurat)
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Digambar Pratishtha & Sthanak Inauguration – Sunday, June 1, 2025
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Stay Updated: www.jsmw.org/pratishtha
Sponsorship & Gheeboli Opportunities: For inquiries or to participate in Gheeboli, please contact:
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Harshid Shah, Lead, Pratishtha Core Team – 703-371-1006 |pctlead@jainsocietydc.org
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Vaishali Chheda, Director of Volunteers – 410-564-4758 | volunteers@jainsocietydc.org.
Join us in celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime event and be part of Jain history! 🙏✨
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Jain Society of Northern California (JCNC) Invites You to the 25th Anniversary Mahotsav | |
With immense joy and excitement, the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) is delighted
to announce the 25th Anniversary celebration of our Shikharbandhi Derasar which was
consecrated on 5th August 2000.
- Key Dates: 25 July – 5th August 2025
- Stay Updated: https://2025.jcnc.org
- Sponsorship Opportunities: For more details, contact us at sponsorship@2025.jcnc.org
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Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) Hosts Successful Fundraiser, Raising $455,000 for Disaster Relief
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The Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) successfully hosted a community-driven fundraiser on February 1st, raising an impressive $455,000 to aid institutions impacted by recent disasters. Part of JCSC’s “Seva in Action” initiative, the event saw overwhelming support, following a highly successful donation drive.
In collaboration with JAINA, ACC, JTLA, SRLC, TCCOP, and others, JCSC aimed to support animal shelters, libraries, schools, and senior centers affected by wildfires. The event featured distinguished dignitaries such as Connor Traut, Joyce Ahn, Sameer Shah, Dr. Jayesh Shah, Chris Holden, Ali Sajjad Taj, and Vishal Narayan, with media coverage by SoCal Channel.
Dr. Jayesh Shah led the initiative, emphasizing community-driven relief efforts, while JCSC President Sameer Shah expressed deep gratitude to all contributors. The event brought together organizations like Sanatan Dharma Temple, VHP, Shreeji Mandir, Gayatri Parivar, IASH, AISA, and Sunshine Senior Center, reinforcing the power of collective action in rebuilding communities.
JCSC remains committed to humanitarian aid, ensuring affected individuals and institutions receive the necessary resources to rebuild their lives.
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Jain Sangh of Montreal Comes Together for Mahaveer Jain Puja | |
The Jain Sangh of Montreal gathered in February for a heartfelt Mahaveer Jain Puja, performed with devotion and enthusiasm. Members joined in singing Jain stavans and offering rice, cloves, dry coconut, and chandan water as part of the rituals. The puja concluded with aarti and mangal divo, bringing the community together in a spirit of faith and unity.
The Sangh cherishes the tradition of members celebrating their special occasions with the community.
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3rd Ahimsa Yatra – USA Tour by Dr. Bipin Doshi
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Jaina India Foundation Chair, Dr. Bipin Doshi will be embarking on 3rd Ahimsa Yatra of USA during 1 May to 10 July 2025. During his US visit, he will be speaker at the JAINA convention 2025 in Chicago and will be available without hosting cost for lecture/workshop on Jain philosophy at NA Jain centers, Universities & religious institutes. For additional inquiry, please contact Dr. Bipin Doshi at drbipindoshi@yahoo.com or +91 98210 52413.
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JAINA Team Invites JITO Delegation for JAINA Convention 2025
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The JAINA team, comprising Mr. Atulbhai Shah, Mr. Sharadbhai Doshi, and Dr. Bipin Doshi, recently met with JITO Chairman, Shri Prithviraj Kothari, to extend a formal invitation for a JITO delegation to attend the JAINA Convention 2025, scheduled to take place in Chicago from July 3–6, 2025.
We are pleased to announce that Shri Prithviraj Kothari, Shri Hiteshbhai Doshi, and Shri Mahaveer Mehta have confirmed their participation, with many more expected to join.
This collaboration marks a significant moment, bringing together JAINA and JITO, the two largest non-sectarian Jain organizations, fostering unity and shared vision for the global Jain community.
— Dr. Bipin Doshi, Chairman, JAINA India Foundation
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