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The federation of Jain associations in North America ( JAINA ) is the umbrella organization of Local Jain associations in USA and Canada

Who are members of JAINA? Over 65 organizations are members of JAINA

What is JAINA'S Organizational Structure? There are over 70 organizations under the JAINA umbrella. Each organization, based on their membership size appoints 1, 2, or 3 Directors. There are 110 JAINA Directors who elect the JAINA Executive Committee every two years. Also there are over 30 specialized working groups called JAINA
Past Accomplishments:
Represents over 100,000 Jains and over 70 Jain organizations
Has over 15 active committees
Held conventions every two years since 1981
Publishes a quarterly magazine (earlier in print now on-line) sent free to 10,000 families
First convention in LA in 1981 and second on in NY in 1983

09/24/2026

*🌱 Leadership in Public Service*

*Journeys, Jain Values, and Community Impact*

Want to learn whether Jain leaders are serving in public and political leadership—and discover the contributions they are making? 💚

Join us for an inspiring conversation on Leadership in Public Service, featuring accomplished leaders who are transforming communities through advocacy, healthcare, policy, and civic engagement. Hear about their personal journeys, explore the impact of their work, and discover pathways for making a difference in areas such as women’s health, community support, and public service.

*🌿 Come learn from our leaders: Dr. Neeta Jain, Dr. Tina Shah, and Chirag Shah.*

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026

🇺🇸 3–4 PM EST
🇺🇸 2–3 PM CST
🇺🇸 12–1 PM PST

🔗 JOIN ON ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86212853238?pwd=hI2jR8ffG2K2MJrqWRdo4XL2keIN4l.1&mynotes=on

▶️ WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/live/RuXpLW8J6PM

❤️ Bring your family and friends—and invite the women in your community!

📲 Join the JAINA Women’s Committee What

09/14/2026

Ahimsa Parmo Dharma — compassion becomes meaningful through action.

The JAINA Jivdaya Committee supports animal rescue, feeding, medical care, shelters, and sustainable Jivdaya projects across the U.S. and India.

Whether it is $1 a day to help care for a cow, providing food for hundreds of animals, helping save an animal from slaughter, or supporting the construction of a permanent shelter, every contribution can make a meaningful difference.

Please consider supporting Jivdaya and helping protect vulnerable lives through compassion in action.

Donate generously. Every life matters.
Donation details are available in the flyer above.

09/08/2026

JAINA & Jain Sangh of Greater Austin invite you to join Paryushan Parva 2026, September 8–15.

🙏 Join us for Meditation, Pravachan, Bhav Pratikraman & Bhakti with Saman Shri Shrutpragy ji and Shri Ashish Mehta.

📅 Complete schedule & international timings are in the attached flyer.

🎥 Watch LIVE: youtube.com/

Please share with family & friends. 🙏

Tapasvi Satama Hasho, we sincerely ask for forgiveness for any hurt we may have caused through our thoughts, words, or actions—knowingly or unknowingly.

Michchhami Dukkadam. 🙏

09/01/2026

🙏 Paryushan Parva 2026 🙏

Join us for inspiring Pravachans, Meditation, Bhakti & Bhav Pratikraman with Saman Shri Shrutpragy ji and Shri Ashish Mehta.

▶️ Paryushan Parva – YouTube Live
https://www.youtube.com/

🌸 YJP Evening Lecture Series (English) – Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88466000480?pwd=itChcjIEJVJlqoKojWsfbcbkqrNPDW.1

▶️ YJP Series – YouTube Live
https://www.youtube.com/

🙏 Tapasvi Satama Hasho!

JAINA asks for Michchhami Dukkadam. 🙏

08/29/2026

🙏 JAINA Nepal Flood Victims Relief Fund

Your support can provide urgent relief, hope, and recovery to the people of Nepal.

💙 Donate Online:
https://www.jaina.org/donations/donate.asp?id=18317

💜 Zelle: [email protected]

✉️ Check: Payable to JAINA
Mail to: Biren Shah, 6189 Kearny Way, San Ramon, CA 94582

📈 Other: Stock and INR donations accepted.

📧 Contact: [email protected]

JAINA is a 501(c)(3) organization | EIN: 54-1280028

🙏 With Ahimsa, Karuna & Seva, let us turn compassion into action.

08/29/2026

08/15/2026

Jai Jinendra!

The wait is officially over — registration for JAINA Convention 2027 is now OPEN! 🎉

Join the Jain community from across North America and beyond for an unforgettable weekend of spirituality, learning, connection, culture, and celebration.

📅 July 2–5, 2027
📍 Hilton Anatole | Dallas, Texas

Register today at www.jainaconvention.org and be part of JAINA Convention 2027!

Please share with your family, friends, and local Jain community 🙏🏼

08/15/2026

JAINA is pleased to invite you to a special Chai & Chat session exploring how the timeless Jain principle of Ahimsa can shape the choices we make in our everyday lives.

🗓 Sunday, August 16
☕️ 11:00 AM EDT | 8:00 AM PDT | 8:30 PM IST
🔗 https://luma.com/qdtebb4q

Through an engaging intergenerational dialogue, our panelists will share their personal journeys — from their own evolving understanding of Ahimsa to the experiences that inspired them to embrace a more compassionate way of living.

Hear perspectives from across generations as we explore how Ahimsa can move beyond a principle we believe in to something we actively practice through our food, lifestyle, relationships, and everyday decisions.

To learn more about us and see previous Chai & Chat talks, visit us at www.jainaevc.org.

08/15/2026

*Early Bird Registration opens TOMORROW at 10:00 AM CST*

Join us for JAINA Convention 2027 in Dallas, Texas — July 2–5, 2027 — as we come together to celebrate Timeless Values for Our Evolving World.

A heartfelt thank you to our Maha Sanghpati, Quest Foundation, and Sanghpatis for their generous support and warm invitation to the community.

📅 Registration opens August 15 at 10:00 AM CST
📍 Hilton Anatole | Dallas, Texas
🔗 Register at jainaconvention.org

We can’t wait to welcome you to Dallas! 🙏

05/10/2026

Celebrating the unconditional love, compassion, and wisdom that mothers bring into our lives every day. 🌸

In Jain philosophy, a mother reflects the values of Ahimsa, Karuna, Seva, and Satya — nurturing hearts with kindness, selflessness, and righteousness.

This Mother’s Day, let us honor and thank all mothers for being the guiding light of love and humanity. 💖

Happy Mother’s Day from JAINA. 🙏

Seva JainValues Gratitude Motherhood JainCommunity

Address

722 S Main Street
Milpitas, CA
95035

Telephone

+18629555783

Website

http://www.jaina.org/

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