Hope to get together again soon.

Khimji Narshi Bid

(July 7, 1936-March 9,2011)

In remembrance of our father Khimji Narshi Bid, please join us for his Memorial Service on Sunday March 27, 2011 at,

Jain Center of NJ
233 Runnymede Road
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
Bhakti/Prarthna – 4:00–5:00p.m.
Sadharmik Vatsalya(Dinner) 5:00-6:30p.m.
Aarti/Mangal Divo – 6:45p.m.

He spent his life with an ever-smiling face, being always content and helping others.  He placed other’s comfort and convenience first. His departure was sudden but peaceful. We will miss him in everything we do. After he partially retired from business, he had developed a routine of his own and was very disciplined. He will stay in our memories and close to our heart with his inspirational life.

Velji, Champa, Jayesh, Bina, Poorni, Jay, Seena, & Shaam

It was fun filled evening with excellent food. Several fund raising items were discussed, including the computer/higher education fund for Boarding and Kanya Chhatralaya in Jamnagar and Bangalore Mahajan wadi. Everyone agreed to close both of these items as we have fundraising for them going on for few years. There were additional fund raising items: Avash Yojana for needy Oshwals in Bhiwandee for Rs. 1000,000; and Oshwal College in Bhiwandee for Rs. 500,000. Both of these are takti program, and additional information can be obtained from the board.

We also had board election/selection. We had multiple nominations for several positions; however members chose for an alternate position or withdrew their name hence there was no need to hold an election. The new board from Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2013, will be as follow:
President: Bina Jayesh Beed, NJ.
Vice President: Smita Deepak Shah, IL.
Secretary: Mitesh Jayantilal Shah, NJ.
Joint Secretary: Alpa Kiran Shah, TX.
Treasurer: Jayantilal Zaverchand Galaiya, NJ

She was wife of Ratilal Mulji Patani, daughter of Valiben & Bhagwanji Sura Chandaria, mother to Hitesh & Ninna, mother-in-law to Pratula & Mukesh, grandmother to: Harshnira, Hemalvi, Darshni & Priyen, and sister to Keshubhai( K B Chandaria, Kantaben, late Chunilal, Joyti & Kailash.

Kindly note that Mrs Savitaben Ratilal Patani’s sadadi will be held from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Friday, 29th July 2011 at:

Zaverchand Virpar Memorial Hall (Z V Hall)
Above Motor Parts Direct
Kingsbury Works Estate
Kingsbury Road
Kingsbury
London
NW9 8UP

The entrance to the hall is between the buildings of Theoco and Videk after Church Lane.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

On July 1st, there was a reunion planned for Oshwal Families. Satish and Surya Shah Plano, TX, Rajesh, Shilpa, Rakhi, Sona, and Roshan Shah of Plano, TX, Anuj, Nutan, Roshni and Ronak of Greer, South Carolina and Navinchand and Runka of Elizabethtown, Kentucky attended the reunion. Many other Oshwal families attended JAINA. These were Punita and Misty Shah of Binghampton, NY; Avnish, Sangeeta and Khiloni Shah of Grapevine, TX; Bharatidevi Shah of Plano, TX, Jayaben Shah of Plano, TX; Kiran, Alpa, Amy, Sonya Shah and Ankita Vora of Plano, TX; and Kantilal and Hemlata Vora of Mumbai, India.

Rakhi and Amy Shah also performed a beautiful dance on Navkar Mantra song. Misty Shah also sang melodious Jain stavans. All Oshwal members participated in spiritual and cultural programs with great enthusiasm.

The convention was a big success. We hope more Oshwal members reunite in next JAINA.

If so, here is the invitation to attend a FREE workshop on Samarpan Meditation on

Date: Saturday, 25 June 2011

Location:  Siddhachalam  65 Mud Pond Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825. (Telephone at Siddhachalam: 908-362-9793.)

Time:  5.30 pm to 8.30 pm

How to register:
By writing to samarpancanada [Email address: samarpancanada #AT# gmail.com - replace #AT# with @ ] or

By telephoning:
Jayanti Galaiya: 908 684 3443.
Champaben: 973 641 8702.
Chandu bhai: 973 376 2651.

Why meditate?

• At Mental Level:  Meditation leads to freedom from mental problems like stress, fears, worries, feelings of guilt and depression. You are free from thoughts of tragic incidents of the past and future worries. You can lead a happy and peaceful life by living in the present.
• At Physical Level : As your level of meditation improves you are completely freed from diseases and the level of immunity increases in your healthy body.
• At Social Level : You gain satisfaction, peace and joy in your life and can work in a fully balanced state and be successful. You enjoy stability and feel a sense of completeness within yourself.
• At Spiritual Level : Through meditation you achieve a state of thoughtlessness, experience the vibrations of your soul and gradually start getting spiritual experiences leading to self-realization through the grace of the Divine.

 
100 Reasons to Meditate 2011-06-25

We take immense pleasure to invite you on the auspicious occassion of Shri Halari Visa Oswal Samaj- Bangalore, Mahajanwadi’s Bhoomi Poojan, Khaat Muhurat & Shilanyas on Sunday 29.05.2011 at 9.31a.m onwards. (Bangalore mahajan wadi -Bhoomi Poojan (Purification of land), Khat Muhurt (Digging for foundation) and Silanyas (Laying the foundation stone). The details of the programmes are below.

PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY. 29.05.2011

The Distinguished persons performing Bhoomi Poojan & Shilaniayas along
with other Guests of Honour will be taken in Grand Procession at 8.30
a.m. from Jain Temple to Mahajanwadi

Bhoomi Poojan. Khaat Muhurat & Shilanyas

Time : 09.31 a.m.
Place : Oswal Convention Centre
2nd Main Road, (Near Fire Station)
Rajajinagar Industrial Town,
Bangalore – 560 044

Lunch

Time : 12.00 noon
Place : Ambel Bhavan
Sri Vimalnath Jain Derasar,
# 8, 4th Main Road, W.O.C. Road,
Rajajinagar Industrial Town
Bangalore – 44. Ph. : 080-32918255

Amantran 29-5-2011, Bangalore

She was 90 years old, born in Juni Haripar, Saurastra, Gujarat, India. She travelled to Kenya with her husband, Mr Khimji Devraj Shah after their marriage and started a family in Kenya. She developed a love for the nation, where she lived approxmately 35yrs. She was so proud of her heritage.

She lived in London,UK,for a few years and continued developing the friendships and relationships with fellow Oshwals as well as her neighbors.

After her husband Khimjibhai passed away in 1979, she moved to Chicago with her youngest son Dipak and his wife Smita Shah. She called Chicago “home” after living in India, Kenya, and London. In Chicago her heart and strength grew with friends and family that surrounded her with love. Her favorite things to do were to cook, read, and sew, but most importantly feed people with her homemade treats, especially all her 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and their friends for over 31 years.

She kept in touch with all her family and friends all over the world, always called and supported them in all times, that’s why everyone loved her smile and courage.

Fearless of her health issues, Lilaben’s spirit continued to grow stong despite her weakening kidneys and heart. She continued to receive medical treatments at home and loved her care givers.

On April 12th at 2.30am with her grandchildren and family members, she had her last breath, with a beautiful smile. We will always treasure her memories with a smile.

May God grant her eternal peace, she will be missed by all of us.

Om Shanti,Shanti,Shanti.

Memorial Service & Prayer Service was held on Thursday, April 14 2011,from 6-8pm at Modell Funeral Homes in Darien, Illinois. Funeral and Cremation Services were completed on Friday, April 15 at 11.00 am.

Prathna and Prayers to be held at Oshwal Center, Hook House, UK on monday April 25th 3-5 pm in L V Hall.

Our sincere thanks to everyone, for phone calls, emails, personal messages from all over the world:

Dipak & Smita Shah, Parin, Reena and Milan, Lemont, IL USA.
Babulal & Hansa Shah, Binit, Sulsa & Vihaan, Wembley ,UK
Manjula & Rasikant Dhanani, Samir, Amy -Bolingbrook, IL USA. daughters Nilam and Sunil Shah, New Jersey, Lynna & Ryan Connecticut USA.
Ranju & Rajnikant Shah, Shelan & Tripti, Avni, Prinal, Bolingbrook, IL USA
Kaylash & Narendra Shah, Priyan & Rozet, Khilan & Nina,Rishi Birmingham UK

via SiliconIndia News:

Established in 1997, the Soros awards are given to 30 students each year with a trust of $50 million. The motive behind the awards is to highlight the contributions of new immigrants to the country. The fellowships are given to students pursuing graduate degrees, irrespective of field or university. This year, 30 fellows were chosen from more than 1,000 applicants.
…
24 years old Deepa Galaiya has completed two years at Stanford Medical School and is currently on a Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship. At Stanford, in her research to date, Galaiya has constructed a lead biosensor and a transcription amplifier; designed a walker that minimizes the chances of patient falls, and worked on development and regeneration of inner ear hair cells in models of deafness. She will use her Soros Fellowship to support the remainder of her medical school education.

Her story is also featured in the April 1, 2011, edition of India Abroad (linked below).

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April 1, 2011

She was a mother to Snehlata Chiman Shah ( Seattle-USA),Rekha Karamshi Shah ( Nairobi), Rashmi Nilkamal Shah (Nairobi) & Rajesh Karamshi Shah ( Nairobi). She was a grandmother to Jagrut Chiman Shah (Seattle), Jitesh Chiman Shah (Seattle) and Dishal Samit Shah (Chicago), Akshi Shah Sura (Nairobi), Shilna Nilkamal Shah ( Nairobi), Priya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi) Keya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi),Aviya Rajesh Shah (Nairobi).

She was very hardworking and shared great memories with everyone. Even after her demise,she helped 2 individuals get their eyesight back by donating her eyes. Her family and friends are very proud of her noble cause. She would like for all of us to sign up at our local areas for Organ Donation to help someone better their life.

She will be greatly missed by all. May God bless her soul may she rest in peace. Om Shanti,Shanti,Shanti.

The time flies. It has been twenty five years since we first met as HVO of America informally in Union, NJ. The tradition continued on the November 27th, 2010. The Oshwals from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut gathered at Caldwell College, it was fun filled evening with food, fun, games and great time.

The President Chandu Shah took time to thank everyone who came to the gathering and volunteers who helped to make this event a successful occasion.

He also made announcement for the upcoming programs, namely new directory publishing in early 2011, next northeast picnic on father’s day at our successful location in Iselin (near Edison Indian market), JAINA convention in Houston and possible belated silver jubilee celebration of HVO of America during the convention and next year’s annual get together possibly earlier than usual thanksgiving weekend, giving people a chance to participate as more and more families either are trying to escape harsh winter weather of north east or have other commitments to the extended family.

All future announcements will be e-mailed and posted on the web.

Priti is our Oshwal Regional Representative of the state of Wisconsin. Our congrats to the whole family.

The proud Aunt & Uncle (Faiba & Fouah) are Swati and Sukesh Jakharia of Burbank, CA; Grandparents (Dada-Dadi) Manek and Madhu Dodhia of Suffern, NY; Uncle & Aunt (Mama and Mami) Gautam and Denise Malhotra and (Nana-Nani) Raj and Aruna Malhotra of Windsor, Canada.

The proud Aunt & Uncle (Faiba & Fouah) Sonia Shah and Adam Boardman of Waltham, Grandparents (Dada-Dadi) Hemendra and Madhu Shah of Leominster, MA, Uncle (Mama) Rushabh & Grandparents (Nana-Nani) Dinesh and Leela Gudka of Ontario Canada.