Jainism:
Jainism is one of the World’s oldest religion, with several million followers in India, and a sizeable diaspora in the USA, UK, Canada, etc.
JAY’s Mission :
To improve the spiritual and physical quality of life for Jains and wider community. Through its spiritual, academic, philanthropic, interfaith, and public service works, the Jain Ambassador Yojana (JAY) is hailed as a key Initiative of Jain Alert Group – Globally.
We hope to show how the learnings of Jainism can be practiced and bring one success in all areas of life! We want to build a community of Jain Youth who follow the path shown by the Tirthankaras and spread its message with the broader community.
Our JAY Leaders
Name: Shivani Rushank Shah
Education: Masters in Information Technology and Management
University: Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago
Graduation year: 2023
Wall of vision: As a proud Jain I want to see every Jain proudly saying that I’m Jain where ever they are in the world and become ford builder for everyone. They are always there to help people with their faith in Jain Dharma in such a way that they can able to build respect for Jainism in others non Jains.
Name: Viraj Shah
Education: Manufacturing Engineering
University: North Carolina State University
Graduation Year: 2023
Wall of vision: With JAY, no Jain should miss out on Aaradhna just because of lack of knowledge or awareness or resources.
Name: Kuleen Digantkumar Shah
Education: Computer Engineering
University: University of Texas – Arlington
Graduation Year: 2023
Wall of Vision: Savi Jiv karu shasan Rasi
I want to seep Principles of Prabhu Mahavir In each and every corner of the Heart.
Name: Harsh Shah
Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
University: The Ohio State University
Graduation Year: 2024
Wall of Vision: To ameliorate daily life by deepening Jain values into the belief system
Name: Darshil Shah
Education: Masters in Computer Science
University: Stevens Institute Of Technology
Graduation Year: Dec 2022
Wall of Vision: You might be miles away from your home but we will make sure that you don’t go a single step away from Prabhuji’s Marg. A path from Jaina to Jinsashan
Name: Siddharth Jain
Education: Industrial and Systems Engineering
University: University of Michigan-Dearborn
Graduation Year: Dec 2022
Wall of Vision: Jain youth in North America will be able to learn and cultivate the jain principles and values in day-to-day life which eventually will be helpful in their professional, personal, and spiritual growth.
Name: Harsh Devanshu Shah
Education: Information System Engineering
University: Northeastern University, Boston
Graduation Year: Dec 2023
Wall of Vision: My goal for JAY is to raise knowledge of JAIN PRINCIPLES and BELIEFS in the United States and to instill them in myself and everyone else so that we can honor them in our daily lives.
