Jai Jinendra! On this page, you’ll find an array of content, resources, and projects geared towards building community. We have publications where we share inspiring people, projects to connect members with common interests, and a podcast where we discuss philosophy. Feel free to reach out to us with feedback at publications@yja.org — we’d love to hear from you!
Young Minds is a publication by YJA that provides a platform to Jain youth to share and learn from each others’ perspectives. We regularly release content online in addition to our biannual magazines.
Check out our latest issue of 2023 here!
Learn & Understand
Inspired by Humans of New York, a project to inspire, connect, and showcase our community by sharing the stories of young Jains in North America
Our biweekly email newsletter featuring the latest updates and events from around the community.
A podcast where the hosts attempt to answer the unanswerable, exploring metaphysics with scientific, religious, ethical, and philosophical perspectives.
Participate
A resource to aid in external and internal seva. Get involved with local volunteering opportunities, fundraise for current events, and develop soft and hard personal skills!
A platform to practice social entrepreneurship and problem solving. JIA periodically hosts hackathons and workshops — click to learn more!
College-level support and engagement for Jain student organizations, helping college students get involved on their campus and meet together to discuss Jain topics, volunteer, and have fun!
As our organization grows, we want this database to reflect the professional skills of our diverse community. We believe this tool will help members from high school seniors seeking college application advice to experienced professionals looking for networking opportunities for years to come. YJA is currently updating the database.
Please reach out to collegechapters@yja.org if you have any questions or would like your information updated!
Are you looking for a quick and easy Jain recipe to try out at home? Or a more complicated one to impress your friends? We’ve compiled a list of great resources for you to check out. Also, take a look at our growing list of secret ingredients to watch out for in the grocery store. We’re always open to input, so send us your suggestions at education@yja.org. Bon Appetit!
Whether you are currently (or are thinking about becoming) a Jain-vegetarian/vegan, are traveling and want to explore food options available to you in the area, or are looking to try something new, YJA Restaurants can help you find a restaurant through our ever-expanding database.
Our very popular webinar presentations are available below. Interested in hosting a Jain educational webinar? Or have a topic you’d like to see discussed? Please e-mail us at education@yja.org — we would love to hear from you!