JSI Pathshala 2012 13 Activity runs 1 st

JSI Pathshala 2012 -13 Activity runs: 1 st and 3 rd Sunday 10: 30 am – 12: 00 pm: Jainism Classes 1: 00 pm: Gujarati Language Classes

Contact Information: Jain Sangh of NJ, PA and DE (a. k. a. Cherry Hill Jain Sangh) 3401 Cooper Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Ph. : 856 -662 -1076 Pathshala Coordinators: Revanti Gala revantigala@gmail. com Nikhil Shah nikhilvshah@gmail. com Swati Shah swatishah 7@yahoo. com Kunjal Shah ishmihi@gmail. com

Pathshala Overview • • Running Since 1993 This is our 20 th year!!! Jainism classes are divided by age group starting from 3 -4 year through 14 year old students. One on One Sutra Class. Regular Adult Swadhyay One Gujarati Language class Teaches Jain principles and Sutras

Pathshala Year 2012 -2013 • We had 92 Students Registered this year. • Number of Jainism Teacher are: 26 • Number of Language Teacher: 2 • Pathshala classes were held 1 st and 3 rd Sunday from Sep 9 th 2012 till May 12 th 2013 excluding Holidays (No Summer Classes) • Number of working Pathshala Classes: 7 • Annual Registration Fee: $100 first child, $75 for each sibling. • No Parents are allowed to sit in classes except for 3 -4 year old. • Attendance on average 70 -80%.

Pathshala Events in addition to regular classes. • Snatra Pooja performed by Pathshala Students • Gyan Aradhana and 51 Khamashamna for Gyan Pancham by all students and teachers • Samayik done by students in individual classes • More than 35 students learned Chaityavandan Sutras • Regular Adult Swadhyay by Dr Sureshbhai Doshi • Regular Sutra class • Sutra Competition by Age. Prizes awarded for top scoring students • Food donation drive lead by 11 -14 year old students • Annual Cultural Program by all Pathshala students • Pathshala Graduation

Pathshala Guidelines & Rules 1. All applications are reviewed by Pathshala coordinator and are assigned to a particular class by age criteria. Students are not allowed to switch classes. 2. Punctuality is important. Students should come 10: 00 a. m. for the Darshan and/or Puja prior to going to their classes. 3. Language class is for Regular Jainism class students only and no extra charge. 4. Students must attend the Pathshala to attend language class each time. 5. All students must take Sutra and attend Sutra class during their class time. 6. The student will be cooperative with everyone and show respect to each student regardless of age. 7. The students must respect the right of others and should not use loud voices. Classes are not allowed to be disturbed when in session. 8. Chewing gum, eating candy or drinking or use of cellphone (texting) is not allowed during class. 9. The teacher may insist on proper sitting manners and behavior during class.

Class: 3 -4 years Hita Shah, Varshaben Parekh, Kunjal Chheda, Kavita Shah v Philosophy v Sutra – What is our religion – Namokar Mantra – How many Tirthankar – Darshanam Dev – How man Bhagwan in – Icchami Khmasamano our derasar – Manglam Bhagwan – Paap & Punya – Khamemi – How to do Puja v Fun with Learning – How to greet people – Coloring Laanchan, Crafting – Play games, Stories

Class: 5 -6 years Shefali Challani, Vaishali Shah v Philosophy – – – – – v Sutra & Stutis Panch Parmesthi Five Senses (Indriyas) 24 Tirthankars Life of Sadhus & Sadhvis Panch Kalyanak 14 Dreams of Trishala Mata Paap & Punya Activities in Derasar Yoga Maha Tirth – – – – – Namokar Mantra Panchidriya Icchami Khmasamano Ichhakar Darshanam Dev Manglam Bhagwan Khamemi Dada Tari Aanguthay Amrut Vasay Sarva Mangalya

Class: 7 -8 years Monika Peer, Bhavna Nagda, Hetal Shah v Philosophy Samayik Ashtaprakari Pooja Panch Mahavrat Panch Mahatirth 18 Papasthanak Life & Virtues of Guru Gautamswami – Meaning of Stutis & Sutras – – – v Sutra & Stutis – – Iriyavai Tassa Uttari Annatha Loggassa

Class: 9 -10 years Prashant Parekh, Namrata Kamdar, Maulee Vadi v Philosophy – – – – Ahimsa Aparigraha Kashaays Panch Parmesthi Kalayanks Samvasaran Atma (soul) v Practical – Darshan & Puja Vidhi – All Stutis • • • Navkar Mantra, Chattari, Arhanto Bhagvanta, Darshanam, Mangalam, Verah Sarva Sura Sarva Mangal – Pranayams (Kapalbhati & Anulom Vilom) – Dhyaan (Meditation)

Class: 11 and up Saumil Shah v Philosophy Ahimsa Aparigraha Kashaays Anekantvaad Samvasaran Swastika Atma (soul) Jain Metaphysics (Jeev – Ajeev, Sthavar, Tras) – Principles of Karma – – – – v Practical – Darshan & Puja Vidhi – All Stutis • • • – – – Navkar Mantra, Chattari, Arhanto Bhagvanta, Darshanam, Mangalam, Verah Sarva Sura Sarva Mangal Do’s and Don’ts in Derasar Samayik Muhpatti Padilehana Sthapanaji Kayotsarga (Kausagga)

Gujarati Class Nikhil Shah, Namrata Kamdar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. All vowels and consonants identifying in order Letters writing with vowel Numbers 1 -100 oral 1 -20 written Story reading Colors, vocabulary words by letter Fill in missing letter in word Barakshari