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Zor & More Saal Mubarak & Best Wishes Maah Fravardin –YZ 1382(S) Zor & More Issue # 3, August 2012 A publication of the ZoroasTrian Association of Florida We really do believe that, if we work together as one, following the simple yet priceless tenets of our faith- Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta, we can move mountains. ZAF is a non-profit organization; IRS code 501(c) (3); tax ID # EIN 65-0786849 and a member of FEZANA (The Federation of the Zoroastrian Associations of North America). Donations and Membership Fee are Tax-deductible. Presenting Zor & More With Saal Mubarak & Best Wishes For a Happy & Healthy New Year To Our Beloved Zoroastrian Community From Your fellow ZAF member and well-wisher Pg. In this Issue 5. Muktaad in South Florida Congratulations and Best Wishes 6. N. American Census & Opinions at XVI Congress 6. ZAF Saal Mubarak – New Year Celebration to FEZANA 7. ZATAMBAY & Orlando News, by Ervad Soli Dastur (The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America) 8. Z-Club Children’s News, by Aban Kavasmaneck th 8. ZAF Community News: on the 25 Anniversary 8. The Stork Arrives at Bharucha’s 8. Relocation of F & P Sarkari Family 8. Appeal from Marathon Runner; Perry Unwalla 9. Our Condolences for Loved Ones of South Florida 9. A Message from ZAF to Sikh Community 9. N. Amer. Z. Religious Tele-Class, by Ervad Soli Dastur 10-15. BEYOND FLORIDA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE XVI NORTH AMERICAN ZARATHUSHTI CONGRESS, August 2-5, 2012, NY From 16. ZAF Calendar of Events (Sept-Dec, 2012) the Zoroastrians of Florida Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 1 of 16 Happy Golden Anniversary Nellie & Darab! On July 27th, 2012, Nellie and Darab Unwalla celebrated 50 years of love and marriage. We wish them 50 more years of beautiful family memories, love and laughter. Congratulations to you both on this cherished milestone! From your loving family...The Unwallas, the Deboos, and the Gees From the moment we start planning your African Safari or your journeys to India, South East Asia or South America, our professional expertise and destination travel knowledge will ensure that your experience is an unforgettable one. Visit our website for over 150 Safaris & Holidays around the Globe To the Zoroastrian Community of Florida: It will be my pleasure to personally look after your holiday needs. Firdosh Bulsara, General Manager Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 2 of 16 The Physicians and Staff of Florida Cancer Care Wishes Everyone a Healthy & Prosperous New Year Breast & Ovarian Oncology Services: Genetic counseling and testing Screening and prevention Treatment of high risk women with pre-cancer Treatment of early stage and advanced breast and ovarian cancer State-of-the-art treatments and clinical trials Web: www.floridacancercare.com Two Convenient Locations Palm Beach County: Broward County: 9980 N. Central Park Boulevard, Suite 114 201 NW 82nd Avenue, Suite 102 Boca Raton, FL 33428 Plantation, FL 33324 561.727.3800 954.582.1850 Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 3 of 16 THERE ARE TWO LASTING BEQUESTS WE CAN GIVE OUR CHILDREN: ONE IS ROOTS, THE OTHER IS WINGS GOD BLESS ZANE, STÉFAN, SIMONE AND SASHA TODYWALA Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 4 of 16 In Sweet and Loving Memory of Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, Brother, Late Squadron Leader: Ervad Manchi Maneckshaw Captain A year with his Maker, In our hearts, he lives forever. His presence, his guidance, we feel even today. His gentle loving memory here to stay. His soul rejoices to be by his Maker. He stands beside us just as strong as his Maker. Jaloo, Ashi, Mehernosh, Rehan, Phil and Rita MUKTAAD in S. FLORIDA Vases for 40 families; 25 dozen roses In prayer Devoted attendees Humbandagee with explanation The host Three Ervads in S. Florida Friends from Orlando The younger attendees – gathering after prayers For the fourth year in a row, Ervad Soli Dastur, with help of his ever present dear wife Jo Ann kindly performed the Muktaad Jashan & prayers during the last five Gatha days (Monday through Friday) as well as the new-year Jashan on Saturday (Sept-18) to welcome the Shahenshahi new-year 1382. The community, anywhere from 22 to 50 in number, young & not so young, from ZAF as well as Orlando, Tampa and even Dubai, attended the daily prayers in the evenings. Each evening’s prayers were preceded by an eloquent explanation of the calendar, significance of the Gatha days and the symbolism associated with the prayer implements, fruits, flowers, milk, water and their association amongst them and with the ultimate creation: the humans. These were followed by the Humbandagee and the traditional Hama- Zor-Hamaa-Ashobade exchange of greeting and goodwill wishes. The community owes the Dasturs a profound sense of gratitude for the sacrifices they continue to make; year-after-year, month-after-month and week-after-week. May Ahura Mazda bless you forever! While the above were the visible and participative parts of these holy days, there were also a set of Satum prayers performed by Ervad Dastur throughout the five days. The prayers are usually performed on 10 Muktad Gatha Days and on anniversaries of our dear departed souls. They represent our offerings of breakfast, lunch and dinner to the visiting souls and hence performed three times a day. In honor of the souls, the food items are prepared in homes and not bought from outside. After the prayers, the food is consumed by the family and friends. Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 5 of 16 The special meals for the Satum were prepared by the hard working ladies dedicated to this task: Jo Ann Dastur, Arnavaz Irani and Hovi Shroff. The ceremonies, gatherings, and serving of meals in the comfort of home and amongst friends and family were only possible thanks to our gracious and generous hosts, Dr. Burjis & Hovi Shroff and their dear sons Dustyn and Kevyn of Boca Raton. The community owes them a deep debt of gratitude for opening their hearts and home for the third consecutive year. The beautiful marble tables for the ceremony have been generously fabricated and donated by a friend of the community, Dinyar Mehta of Orlando. Dinyar, and the ever-helpful and dedicated friends Perzid & Urvazi Ichhaporia of Orlando, have been so kind to bring the tables to Boca Raton and transport them back for the past four years. Our big vote of thanks is indeed due to them for being so considerate, the distance not-withstanding…..year-after-year. The attendees enjoyed the superb Parsi food daily (~40 dishes over the six day period); prepared by our willing and gracious volunteers: Amy Irani, Casey Raja, Nellie Unwalla, Hootokshi Hansotia, Hovi Shroff, Nancy Daruwala, Shireen Shroff, Farida Major, Freny Deboo, JoAnn Dastur, Dolly Munshi, Khushnam Irani, Lyla Todywala, Daisy Mehta, Gulshan Dubash, Anahita Patel, Aban Kavasmaneck, Sheroo Vazir and Zenobia Hansotia. Thank you all! Last but never least, our sincere thanks are also due to many of the ZAF Board members and spouses for making the arrangements, set-up, logistics, registration, purchasing, transportation and communication. N. American CENSUS–2012 & other Audience Opinions at the Congress Population Growth in North America & Decline in Iran, India: Pg. 12 Zarathushti Identity – Who is a Zarathushti? (live audience; instant-survey) Pg. 13 Age at which Navjote is/should be performed (live audience; instant-survey) Pg. 14 Happy 18th Birthday to Our darling son Kevyn with Love and God bless Dad Mum Dustyn Daddad & Homz ZAF celebrated the Shahenshahi New Year Y.Z.1382 in style at the Sawgrass Conference Center, Plantation, Florida. The welcoming rose-toran, smiling faces at the registration desk, decorations, gathering, a lot of socializing opportunity, absolutely delicious Parsi food and DJ entertainment with Fernando’s melodies, were enjoyed by all. It was a very special treat when the hearty members from each table so smilingly volunteered to grace the candle-march with Ervad Dastur for the Humbandagee. The attendance was the highest (~ 126) in memory for ZAF. We were especially delighted to have visitors from the Tampa area, Dubai and Mumbai. Our thanks and profound sense of gratitude is due to the generous donors who make this all possible; a truly remarkable testament to the spirit of the community. A big vote of thanks is the least we can say to the hard-working team of our Board members, their spouses and Arnavaz Irani (on the food committee) for all the logistics to make it all happen. We are sure you will agree that our dear Dr. Burjisbhai Shroff kept us all on track and smiling with his ever present sense of humor as ZAF’s beloved MC and the very special treat of the raffle-gifts organized by Khushnam & Furrokh Irani and Hovi Shroff. For the fourth consecutive year as per our tradition of encouraging education, we recognized and congratulated Mehrzaad Driver for his graduation from High School. Our efforts are rewarded if we, in some small way, made a difference in enriching the Zarathushti way of life in South Florida. Ushta te …... and Saal Mubarak!! The rose- toran The candle-procession The cheerful bunch The MC & Raffle Team The younger generation Melodic Fernando The happy twins & mom The happy couples Smiles from all over the place…..Florida to Mumbai Zor & More, Issue # 3, August, 2012. Page 6 of 16 ZATAMBAY & Orlando News,by Ervad Soli Dastur Dasturji Khurshed Dastur Kaikobad Dastur’s Visit; May 5-14, 2012 Dasturji Khurshed, his wife Havovi, their daughters Parinaz and Sanaya and their son Darayus from Udwada visited our own Jo Ann and Soli P. Dastur. They spent most of the time in Orlando at Disney World, for their children and yes, also for Havovi.
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