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Visit with students from India
A group of twelve students from India (ages 18 to 24) will be visiting several cities in the USA this Summer as part of a trip organized by JAINA, the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization that preserves and shares Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life.
SiVIC and the Jain Center of Northern California invite local residents, especially young people, to join these young people for a program and lunch at the Jain Center in Milpitas. The program will include time for participants to say a few words about their activities in the Interreligious/ interfaith arena.
WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 11:30 am
WHERE: Jain Center of Northern California, 722 S. Main street, Milpitas, CA 95035
RSVP to Girish Shah at girish.shah@sivicouncil.org to ensure adequate food for the lunch.
Please extend this invitation to youth and young adults in your own community.
A Blessed Ramadan!
A blessed Ramadan to all the Muslim communities in our area! During this sacred month of fasting, prayer, and acts of compassion and generosity, many local groups are inviting friends and neighbors to join them to break the fast with an iftar meal. If you’ve wanted to learn more about Islam, or just want to get to know your Muslim neighbors better, this is the perfect time.
Check our calendar for upcoming Ramadan events. Among those sponsoring iftar dinners are:
- Pacifica Institute in Sunnyvale, on June 23 & 30 and July 7 & 14 (details); beginning with a special session on “The Path to Peace through Interfaith Dialogue“
- Muslim Community Association in Santa Clara, on June 27 (details)
- Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Milpitas, on June 27 (details)
- Pacifica Institute and Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo, on June 28 (details)
- West Valley Muslim Association in Saratoga, on July 10 (details)