Category Archives: Webinar

CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION

AN INFORMATIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL 
AND TRANSFORMATIONAL
BAHUMATA SUPER SPECIAL 
For You And Your Family On
Sunday, 03 Dec 2023
HONOURING ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA
WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF
CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION
FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR FUTURE GENERATION
With reference to Yasna 28.2 & Yasna 29 
 
 
 
Do Join Us For This Very Special Webinar 
With Our BaHumata Super-Stars 
 

Mobed Saheb Zarrir Bhandara (USA)

Mobed Saheb Zerkxis Bhandara (USA)

Sanober Pardiwala (India)

Natasha Mavalvala (Pakistan)

This 36th Thought Provoking Inspirational Webinar 
Will Be Conducted By
 Our Very Own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist 

Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD (Cambridge University, United Kingdom)

Founder, Host And Moderator of Ba Humata

 
Please Reserve Your Time For A Milestone Experience Of Your Life.
 
On Sunday, 03 Dec 2023

8:00 AM Pacific Time

11:00 AM  Eastern Time
4:00 PM UK Time
7:30 PM Iran Time
8:00 PM  UAE Time
9:00 PM Pakistan Time

9:30 PM India Time

On Monday, 04 Dec 2023
12:00 Midnight
Perth Australia, Singapore And Hong Kong Time

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408826220

 

Meeting ID: 834 0882 6220

Passcode: BAHUMATA
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
 
WHEN MAXIMUM ZOOM PARTICIPANT
CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED
 
The Facebook stream will be available at
https://www.facebook.com/BaHumataVohumana

Click On – Watch Video To Join The Webinar
PLEASE SHARE AND JOIN US
FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT


WZCC Chicago Chapter Event on Preventing Cyber Threats

WZCC Chicago Chapter Event on Preventing Cyber Threats

Join us for this informative WZCC Chicago Chapter-organized event on Saturday, Dec. 2 (starting at 10am Chicago Time) during which cybersecurity expert, Mr. Pranav Kumar, will discuss “A Holistic Approach of Preventing Cyber Threats.”  More details are in the flyer below.

Zoom Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89625970985?pwd=K7chbTp4oG5cTlzsKFvBQCwJ1pGBD9.1

Passcode of Zoom: 280290

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO wzcc.chicago@gmail.com.  Attention:  Mani Rao, Chicago Chapter Chair.

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Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago

8615 Meadowbrook Drive

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

 

SSZ Conference

Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago

proudly hosts the

2023 Society of Scholars of Zoroastrianism (SSZ) Conference

Theme: “Zoroastrian Religious Texts and Manuscripts –
Ancient times to Recent Discoveries”

 

Chair and Keynote Speaker: Miguel Ángel Andrés-Toledo,
FEZANA Professor of Zoroastrian Languages and Literature at the University of Toronto.

(Followed by a traditional community thanksgiving meal – “patra nu bhonu”)

at the

Rustam Guiv Dar-e-Mehr

8615 Meadowbrook Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

on

Saturday November 18, 2023

supported by

Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA)
FEZANA Information Research Educational System (FIRES)

and

World Zoroastrian Organization

All community members, students, scholars and members of interfaith communities are invited and encouraged to participate. Your presence gives support to the speakers, and your feedback is invaluable so that future research efforts may be directed in a constructive manner for the benefit of both the academicians as well as the community.

Program

Conference Chair:  Prof. Miguel Angel AndrésToledo

Morning Session –Session Chair: Eruch Rustomji

9:30     Breakfast

10:30 — 12:00     Academic Symposium (online on ZOOM), conducted by Prof. Andrés-Toledo, Zal Taleyarkhan and Noshir Contractor. In person participation at the dar-e-mehr is available.

Prof. Andrés-Toledo — Few Means a Lot: The Recent Discovery of Zoroastrian Manuscripts in
Armenia.

Prof. Enrico RaffaelliThe Structure of the Zoroastrian Month and its Impact on Ritual Practices.

Dr. Ted Goods — The Effusive Soul: The Theory of Emotion in Denkard III.

12:30   Dastur Dr. Kersey Antia — Prayers

1:00     Lunch & Reflection on Morning Session.

Afternoon Session – Session Chair: Afshan Barshan

Community-Forum (in-person)

2:00     Tea and Registration for Afternoon Session

2:15     Benediction – Mobedyar Boman Damkevala
Monajat – Mani Rao
WelcomeJamshed Rivetna (ZAC President)
Welcome, Intro to SSZ, and Annual Report – Zal Taleyarkhan (SSZ President) & Rohinton Rivetna

2:45     Prof Andrés-ToledoHistorical Review of the Corpus of Zoroastrian Religious Texts and
Languages

3:45     Kamal Saher, Meheryar Rivetna and Vispi Karkaria Quiz: Sharpen Your Knowledge of
Zoroastrian History and Scriptures

4:45     Tea break

Session Chair:  Vispi Karkaria

5:00     Persis Driver and ZAMC Youth Oral History Research Project.

6:00     Hors d’oevres and Drinks

6:30     Traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner – “Patra nu Bhonu” served by ZAMC Youth.

Registration

All day: $35 per person, each additional adult family member will be $25; children 12-18 will be $10, children under 12 free. Includes breakfast, lunch, tea and a traditional community thanks-giving dinner (“Patra-nu-bhonu”).

Morning Session only:  The morning session will be online on ZOOM.  For those participating online only there is no registration fee.  For those participating in person at the dar-e-mehr, registration is $10 per person; children under 12 free. Includes breakfast and lunch.

Afternoon Session only: $30 per person, each additional adult family member will be $20; children 12-18 will be $10, children under 12 free. Includes tea and a traditional community thanks-giving dinner (“Patra-nu-bhonu”).

Please RSVP by November 10th (specify “All Day”, “Morning Only” or “Afternoon only”) to Zarin Karanjia (Zarin.Karanjia@yahoo.com). For further information contact Rohinton Rivetna (Rivetna@aol.com, 630 248 4387).

 

To register and find out more about the Morning Academic Symposium on ZOOM, click here.

 

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FIRES – ZAH Library 24th Annual Lecture Series

JOIN ON ZOOM THIS SATURDAY

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For full details visit FIRES website: https://fires-fezana.org/24th-annual-lecture-series/

PROGRAM

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

6:30 pm – Wine & Cheese
7:00 pm – Introduce and getting to know Jenny Rose
8:00 pm – Potluck

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

Saturday’s program shall be available on ZOOM. See Details below

10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Presentation by Dr. Jenny Rose
– Q & A
– Group Activity Reports

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Presentation by Meheryar Rivetna – Politics and Power: The birth of the Younger Avesta.

To REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE PLEASE VISIT ZAH.ORG

To Join on ZOOM For Saturday’s Session ONLY

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 870 3782 2697
Passcode: FEZANA

Sheer-e-Shireen: Zoroastrians adding Sugar to the Milk

A Talk and Discussion by Dr. Jenny Rose

The story of “Sugar in the Milk” is well known as part of the story of the arrival of Zoroastrians in India. Jenny Rose’s talk will explore this perspective of significant contributions Zoroastrians made to society with some examples of the ethos of “good deeds” carried out by 21st century Zoroastrians in Iran, India, North America and the UK. Her experience indicates that such action can bring immediate benefit to an individual or a wider group, providing access to basic necessities – water, food, education, healthcare, and justice – which improve (“sweeten”) their live

Dr. Jenny Rose has been producing educational materials relating to the Zoroastrian religion for several decades, beginning with her time as an advisory teacher in London, then as a postgraduate at Columbia University, and later as lecturer (professor) in the UK and the USA. Jenny’s most recent book is Between Boston and Bombay: Cultural and Commercial Encounters of Yankees and Parsis, 1771–1865 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). Currently a Research Fellow of Claremont Graduate University, she is co-editing a volume for Routledge titled The Zoroastrian World, which will include contributions from across the Zoroastrian world as well from the non-Zoroastrian academics.

Politics and Power: The Birth of the Younger Avesta

A Talk by Meheryar Rivetna

Meheryar’s talk Politics and Power: The Birth of the Younger Avesta will deal with the evolution of Zarathustra’s Gathic teachings to contemporary practices and beliefs. He will take us on a historical journey from ancient times to Zarathustra’s sojourn on earth to modern times based on scholarly research and evidence.

Meheryar Rivetna was employed by Merck & Co. where he held positions in scientific research, sales and marketing. After retiring in 2016, he immersed himself in an intense study of the Zoroastrian religion. Meheryar is the author of Zarathustra: The Man and the Message. It is an in-depth study of the Zoroastrian religion with an aim to dispel the myths contradicting Zarathustra’s teachings. Meheryar has also published articles on the Zoro-astrian faith in the FEZANA Journal, Chehreh-Namah and Parsiana. He is on the library committee of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston as well as the FIRES committee, the education and research arm of FEZANA.

ZTFE Armistice Day Webinar in the ZTFE series Progressing Together Sustainably

We request you to participate in the ZTFE Webinar on Armistice Day, 11 November 2023.
Please join us and also share with your network for which we will be most grateful as it will help bring the Zarathushti Community together – making us even stronger. Hamazor!
The goal of this webinar is to help build  Peace and harmony, while showing gratitude to the Armed Forces  for keeping us safe, helping in emergencies in times of need.
Ushta Te! (happiness and harmony to you and yours).
A recent message shared
“We pray ‘fraspayokhedram’ progress and removing discord. We are pained by the suffering of humanity where innocent Beings have been killed and devastated in thousands. Wars must be stopped and some understanding and tolerance must be brought in. We are truly saddened by destructive events.
We send positive thoughts of Peace and progress in every part of the world to every country in the World and all Peoples of all Nations.
May the Divine Energy spread vibrations of Peace, love, joy and healing to All.”
Dr. Karishma Koka
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Requesting your kind presence at our ZTFE Webinar towards building and maintaining Peace and offering Gratitude to the Armed Forces.
Meeting ID: 878 3787 2912.  Passcode: peace
Dr Shernaz Cama:  As a daughter of Late General Sethna, she knows what the  military life is, with all its trials & tribulations & all the hardships which apart from the Military personnel have to go through but also their families  have to suffer.
Shreyas Pardiwala is portraying Brigadier Behram Panthaki (who was an ADC to Field Marshal Maneckshaw in an upcoming movie).
Dr. Cama has received the World Zarathushi Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) award in July 2023, and recently has been awarded another: the Dr Sarojini Naidu Nightingale of India, International Award.
Shreyas Pardiwala attended the World Zoroastrian Youth Congress hosted by the ZTFE in July 2023, and is much loved by the Youth and others.
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Speakers on Sat, 11 Nov 2023: Dr. Shernaz Cama and Mr. Shreas Pardiwala
Biographies of our speakers
1. Dr. Shernaz Cama, Associate Professor, teaches at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. She is Advisor, Fulbright Educational Programme, Executive Council Member, Temple of Understanding, Honorary Research Fellow, College of Humanities, University of Exeter and Member, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, (AHRC), U.K. as well asMember, International Advisory Group of the European Research Council, ERC.
Dr. Cama has edited and authored several books and guided international senior scholars in their research projects. In 1999, Dr. Cama was invited by UNESCO to initiate a project on the Preservation and Promotion of Parsi Zoroastrian Culture and Heritage. As honorary Director of UNESCO Parzor she has guided, and continues to guide, researchers in Parsi Zoroastrian culture and demography in India and abroad.
Dr. Cama has produced several movies for the Parzor project, curated the largest ever exposition on the Zoroastrians in the Everlasting Flame International Programme, 2016, has headed and won the Multinational Candidature for the UNESCO Award, “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. Dr. Cama has been awarded the Mazda Education Foundation Award and Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Zoroastrian community.
Since 2002, Dr. Cama has won several prestigious Awards; in 2018, the Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC), has Awarded Dr. Cama the DMC Award for Exemplary work done in the NGO Sector. In 2022, Dr. Cama was honored by the World Zarthushti Community Service Award for ‘Pioneering Meaningful Change for Social & Humanitarian Causes & Being a Source of Strength in the Community’ at the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress in New York City and in 2023 she received the WZCC Global Outstanding Zarathushti Social Entrepreneur Award in London. Dr. Cama has also received the Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award for Education in 2023.
2. Shreas Pardiwala is a Mumbai based Bollywood and theatre actor. He has also written and directed several plays in his city. Academically a clinical psychologist, he practices counseling and conducts psycho- drama workshops alongside his acting career. During the lockdown, his spoof videos went viral on Instagram and gave him a sense of certitude to remain and persevere in the film world where it takes eons to make your mark. From films, to short films, web shows, music videos, tv commercials and plays, Shreas has performed on all platforms and continues to follow his passion.
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The recording of our previous webinar with Air Chief Marshall Fali Major, Lord Bilimoria CBE, DL and Sir Laurie Bairstow and our international participants sharing their good thoughts (Vohu Manah) can be viewed on Zoroastrians.net for which we thank Mr. Yazdi Tantra.

NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies – Upcoming Presentations and Courses

                                               
                            NAMC institute of Zoroastrian Studies
              
     We are pleased to announce our upcoming Discussion Group Presentations and Courses:
      Discussion Group Presentation – Zoroastrianism Outside the Box:   Prayer – What is it? – Sunday, November 26, 2023, 2:00 pm EST, 11 am PST
                                                                Presenter: Ervad Jal Panthaki
                                                              (See the attachment for details) – No registration is required for presentations.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82432181448?pwd=Mjh5dDJHOFJ2SmNBMXJqeXZqdnRTQT09

Meeting ID: 824 3218 1448

Passcode: NAMCIZS

Discussion Group Presentation – Zoroastrianism Outside the Box:  Mazda is not God – It is the Foundation of Creation – Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 2:00 pm EST, 11 am PST

                                                                Presenter: Fereydoon Keshavarz
                                                              (See the attachment for details) – No registration is required for presentations.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82432181448?pwd=Mjh5dDJHOFJ2SmNBMXJqeXZqdnRTQT09

Meeting ID: 824 3218 1448

Passcode: NAMCIZS

      Courses – Pre-Zoroastrian & Zoroastrian Dynasties – November 25, 2023 to June 8, 2024 – Saturdays @ 11:00 am EST
                                                              Peshdadian  – Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia –  Nov. 25, 2023 to Dec. 16, 2023
                                                              Kiyanian       –  Mr. Meheryar Rivetna        –  Jan. 6, 2024 to Jan 27, 2024
                                                              Achaemenid – Ervad Cawas Desai             –  Feb. 17, 2024 to March 9, 2024
                                                              Parthian       –  Dr. Xerxes Kotval                 –   April 6, 2024 to April 20, 2024
                                                              Sassanian    –   Ervad Behram Panthaki     –   May 11, 2024 to June 8, 2024
                                                              (See attachment for details) – Registration is required for each course.
                                                              For enrollment in any course please fill out the registration form using the QR code or by clicking the link given in the attachment.
Associations and Organizations:   Please forward this announcement including attachments to all your members.  Thank you.
 
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IN LIFE THE CHOICES ARE NONE, WHEN YOU ARE PART OF THE ONE

HONOURING ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA
WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF
 

Theme: IN LIFE THE CHOICES ARE NONE, WHEN YOU ARE PART OF THE ONE

With reference to Yasna 30.3 & 48.4 and other Zarathushti Prayers

 

 

Do Join Us For This Very Special Webinar With Our BaHumata Super-Stars 

 

Ervad Kaivan Antia (Australia)

Ervad Fezan Antia (Australia)

Parinaaz Bavaadam (Singapore)

Dr. Bahram Partovi (Iran)

This 35th Thought Provoking Inspirational Webinar 
Will Be Conducted By
 Our Very Own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist 

Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD (Cambridge University, United Kingdom)

Founder, Host And Moderator of Ba Humata

 
Please Reserve Your Time For A Milestone Experience Of Your Life.
 
On Sunday, 05 Nov 2023
 

8:00 AM Pacific Time

11:00 AM  Eastern Time
4:00 PM UK Time
7:30 PM Iran Time
8:00 PM  UAE Time
9:00 PM Pakistan Time

9:30 PM India Time

On Monday, 06 Nov 2023
12:00 Midnight
Perth Australia, Singapore And Hong Kong Time
3:00 AM, Melbourne Australia
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408826220

 

Meeting ID: 834 0882 6220

Passcode: BAHUMATA
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
 
WHEN MAXIMUM ZOOM PARTICIPANT
CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED
 
The Facebook stream will be available at
Click On – Watch Video To Join The Webinar
PLEASE SHARE AND JOIN US
FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT

 

 

Sharing Sacred Spaces – Zoroastrian Architecture – Cyrus Rivetna

In case you missed the event…the video has been posted

Click Here to watch 

 

In this session, Cyrus Rivetna explores  Zoroastrian Architecture – its history, values and principles, and how meaning is embedded within its temple design.

The event is part of a monthly series that brings in experts from the fields of architecture, spirituality, and religion to reflect on how sacred architecture provides openings and pathways for peacebuilding and inclusive community.

To learn more or register, click here.
Regards,

Vanessa J Avery, PhD

Executive Director, Sharing Sacred Spaces, Inc.
Fellow, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Lecturer in Interfaith Engagement, Yale Divinity School
Lecturer in Comparative Religion and Humanities, CSU Chico
Direct 203.500.0166

 

 

ONENESS CARRIES THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF ALLNESS

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AN INFORMATIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL 
AND TRANSFORMATIONAL
 
BAHUMATA SUPER SPECIAL 
 

 

For You And Your Family
On Sunday July 2, 2023
HONORING
ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA
 
WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF
 
ONENESS CARRIES THE
CONSCIOUSNESS OF ALLNESS
Ahunavad Gatha & The Ahuravar

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Do Join Us For This Very Special Webinar 
 
With Our BaHumata Super-Stars 
 
Ervad Bomanshaw Sanjana (USA)
 
Ervad Sheherazad Pavri (India)
Sharmeen Mehri (Pakistan & USA)
 
Dr. Mazda Turel, MBBS, MCh – NeuroSurgery (India)

 

 
This 31st Thought Provoking Inspirational Webinar 
 
Will Be Conducted By
 
 Our Very Own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist 

from Cambridge University in United Kingdom

Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD 

Founder, Host And Moderator of Ba Humata

 
 
Please Reserve Your Time For A Milestone Experience Of Your Life.
 

 

On Sunday, July 2, 2023

8:00 AM Pacific Time

11:00 AM  Eastern Time

4:00 PM UK Time

6:30 PM Iran Time
7:00 PM  UAE Time
8:00 PM Pakistan Time

8:30 PM India Time

11:00 PM 
Perth Australia, Singapore And Hong Kong Time
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408826220

 

Meeting ID: 834 0882 6220

Passcode: BAHUMATA
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
 
WHEN MAXIMUM ZOOM PARTICIPANT
CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED
 
The Facebook stream will be available at
 
Click On – Watch Video To Join The Webinar
PLEASE SHARE AND JOIN US
FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT

DISCIPLINE IS A SENSE, NOT A FENCE, BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG

AN INFORMATIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL 
AND TRANSFORMATIONAL
 
BAHUMATA SUPER SPECIAL 
 

 

For You And Your Family
On Sunday June 4, 2023
HONORING
ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA
 
WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF
 
DISCIPLINE IS A SENSE, NOT A FENCE
BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG
VohuKhashtra Gatha 



 
Do Join Us For This Very Special Webinar 
 
With Our BaHumata Super-Stars 
 
Mobedyar Bomi Damkevala (USA)
 
Ervad Ardavan Solan (Pakistan)
Kimia Ziafat (Canada & Iran)
 
Darius Mistry (New Zealand)

 

 
This 30th Thought Provoking Inspirational Webinar 
 
Will Be Conducted By
 
 Our Very Own Zarathushti Neuro Scientist 

from Cambridge University in United Kingdom

Dr. Karishma Koka, PhD 

Founder, Host And Moderator of Ba Humata

 
 
Please Reserve Your Time For A Milestone Experience Of Your Life.
 

 

On Sunday, June 4, 2023

8:00 AM Pacific Time

11:00 AM  Eastern Time

4:00 PM UK Time

6:30 PM Iran Time
7:00 PM  UAE Time
8:00 PM Pakistan Time

8:30 PM India Time

11:00 PM 
Perth Australia, Singapore And Hong Kong Time
 

 

3:00 AM 
New Zealand Time (Monday June 5, 2023)
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408826220

 

Meeting ID: 834 0882 6220

Passcode: BAHUMATA
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
 
WHEN MAXIMUM ZOOM PARTICIPANT
CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED
 
The Facebook stream will be available at
 
Click On – Watch Video To Join The Webinar
PLEASE SHARE AND JOIN US
FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT

 

 

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