Zoroastrian Society of Ontario Volume 42, Number 1

July 2015 D♥S

Events for the months ahead… Wednesday, July 1 11:00am Tiregan (F) Wednesday, July 1 12:00pm Maidyoshem Gahambar (F) Friday, July 3 11:00am Seniors Yoga by Zubin Dotiwalla Friday, July 3 6:00pm Avesta Classes Saturday, July 11 10:30am Scouts 25th Anniversary Awards & Picnic* Friday, July 17 11:00am Seniors Games Sunday, July 19 11:00am ZSO Annual General Meeting Friday, July 31 11:00am Seniors Event Friday, August 7 6:00pm Avesta Classes Sunday, August 9 TBA Darbe Mehr clean-up August 13-17 Muktad Days Tuesday, August 18 6:30pm Navroze (S) Saturday, August 22 7:00pm Joint Navroze & Pateti Ball** Sunday, August 23 10:30am Khordad Sal (S)*** Friday, August 28 11:00am Seniors Event Friday, September 4 6:00pm Avesta Classes Saturday, September 5 10:30am Fravardegan (S)*** Sunday, September 6 10:30am Dastoorji Kookadaroo Baj (S) Sunday, September 13 11:00am Paitishahem Gahambar (F) Saturday, September 19 7:00pm Scouts Lagan Patraa Nu Bhonu* Sunday, September 20 2:30pm Religion Classes Self-Healing PALM-5 YOGA, Integrated Mind-Body Wellness Therapy classes will be held Wednesday, July 8, 15, 22, and 29 evenings at the Darbe Mehr from 6:30 to 8:15pm. For further information, please call Zubin Dotiwalla at (905) 629-2985.

*See attached flyer for more information on the Scouts 25th Anniversary Awards & Picnic and Lagan Patraa Nu Bhonu. **See attached flyer for information on the ZSO & OZCF joint Navroze & Pateti Ball. ***Those interested in joining for lunch or dinner after Shahenshahi (S) prayers or ceremonies, please provide your name to Pervin or Fredoon Khory at (905) 669-5037 or [email protected] at least 4 days prior to the event.

Note: All events will be held at Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr unless otherwise specified. ZSO, as publisher, is not responsible for content and support of any flyers not issued by them. Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr Hours Monday Closed Tuesday – Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm; 4:30pm to 8:00pm MEHRABAN GUIV DARBE MEHR Telephone: (416) 225-7771 Address: 3590 Bayview Avenue North York, Ontario M2M 3S6 www.zso.org “Zoroastrian Society of Ontario – ZSO” Board of Directors Corner As another year draws to a close, this is the final communication to the membership of your current Board of Directors. The new Board will be elected at the Annual General Meeting on July 19, 2015. While a lot more work needs to be done, the Board has accomplished much during the past year. Some of the achievements include:  successfully implementing the major kitchen and washroom renovation project, which presented ongoing challenges due to the age and lack of repairs and maintenance of the basic infrastructure and the requirement to upgrade to current building code requirements;  bringing about greater harmony within the community;  building a closer working relationship with our sister organization to the west;  making continued improvements to the property;  installing the artifacts donated to us by the Royal Ontario Museum fully funded by donations;  introducing the renewed and more user friendly ZSO website;  improving the system for sending announcements and urgent messages via voice, text, email, and Facebook;  migrating to a fully computerized membership database with storage of all data on the cloud;  making constitutional amendments; and  renewing and enhancing the monthly newsletter.

The Board has also commenced the upgrades to carpeted rooms on the main floor and has plans for improvements to the main hall. It is the Board's mission to encourage increased participation and involvement by our youth. The recent successful youth movie night held at the Darbe Mehr, managed and run by our youth, is testament to their eagerness and abilities. We thank the membership for your trust and confidence in the Board to manage the affairs of the Society. Little would have been accomplished without the unwavering support of the countless volunteers and well-wishers to whom we bow our heads with gratitude and to whom the entire community will remain indebted.

Our best wishes to the new Board for the upcoming year. Have an enjoyable and safe summer with family and friends.

Religion Classes The Religion Education Classes held its year-end Annual Day function on May 30th. Family and friends gathered to watch the religion class students display their religious knowledge. Presentations included plays on topics such as the Amesha Spentas and the Creation Story, as well as songs from our youngest students.

Trophies were presented to the winners of the Elocution Competition held earlier in the year. As well, each participant in the contest received a medal in recognition of his or her effort. These awards were presented to students by our guest of honour, ZSO President Bina Behboodi. A delicious lunch was catered by Nancy Patel.

Registration has begun for the following year. Religion Classes provide a unique opportunity for our community’s children not only to meet, but also to learn about the Zoroastrian religion and its traditions. Our goal is to promote an understanding of the religion and to foster a sense of Zoroastrian identity among our students. We hope to see all of our current students and many newcomers in the fall. Please refer to the enclosed enrollment form for registration information.

ZSO Constitution Copies of the updated ZSO Constitution and By-laws are now available to members (maximum one copy per household). A copy of the new Code of Conduct is enclosed with this edition of the newsletter. The Constitution, By-laws, and Code of Conduct will also be posted on the zso.org website for members only to view and print. Those members who would like a copy mailed to them may please contact the ZSO Secretary by email at [email protected] or the Vice-President Dara Panthakee at (416) 826-3298. Please include your cheque payable to ZSO for $5 to defray the costs of printing and mailing. We thank the Constitution sub-committee for all their hard work in updating the Constitution and By-laws. July 2015 Page 2 of 6 Page 3 of 6

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Birth Announcement Samir Roshni Jussawalla, daughter to Firoza and Malcolm Jussawalla and sister to Zarina Kaia Jussawalla of Markham, was born on May 24, 2015.

Congratulations to the happy family!

ZSO Scholarship Program The application for the ZSO Academic and Community Service Excellence Award for High School Students is available on the ZSO website, and is due by July 10th. Students are highly encouraged to apply. For information

about the scholarship, eligibility criteria, and the application, please access the application th at 18 North American Zarathushti Congress http://zso.org/images/Downloads/ZSO_Applic The 18th North American Zarathushti Congress will be held onboard a ation_for_Scholarship_2015_2016.pdf cruise ship between Vancouver and Alaska in July 2017. Subscribe to the mailing list to receive up-to-date information on the Congress: Interfaith Symposium http://www.zsbc.org/cms/nazc2017/subscribe. An Interfaith Symposium, “Religious Founders and their Teachings” was Zoroastrian Unity Cup Soccer Tournament organized in early June by the Ahmadiyya Registration for the 9th Zoroastrian Unity Cup Soccer Tournament opened Muslim Community in Windsor. Our thanks on May 20th. The event will be held in Redondo Beach, California on to Ervad Tehemton Mirza of London, Labour Day weekend (September 5-6, 2015). More information can be Ontario who spoke on behalf of the found at www.zathletics.com. Zoroastrian community and helped raise awareness of Zoroastrianism. ZSO Logo In previous newsletters, members were invited to submit designs for a Climate March new ZSO logo. The winning logo will be decided at the Annual General On July 5, a coalition of faith communities, Meeting. Several submissions were received and were all sent to Indigenous communities, social justice members in the separate mailing of documents for the AGM. Please note organizations, environmental groups, the that the present logo is also part of the competition. Please come to the labour movement, scientists, and the public, AGM prepared to cast your vote for the logo of your choice. If you are will take part in a March for Jobs, Justice unable to attend, you may send in your ballot by proxy. We ask that you and the Climate. For further information, consider the choices carefully, as the logo is a symbol of our identity. please contact Ervad Jehan Bagli at We thank all those who have submitted their uniquely designed and [email protected] or (647) 344-3531. artfully presented logos. For purposes of the competition we have not disclosed the names of the entrants. We will reveal the names of the individuals in our next newsletter.

Condolences Ms. Homaji Beji Dubash, mother of Nina Homi Ghadially; sister of late Homi and Hoshi Patel; grandmother of Behramjee Ghadially, Rovina Zubin Sethna, and Saneeya Hormazd Kanga, passed away on June 8, 2015.

Our condolences to the bereaved families. World Zoroastrian Council Scholar Program of Mastering in Religion The World Zoroastrian Council accepts volunteers (between 20-40 years old), from all around the world, in order to educate a new generation of experts and masters in religion and to train them in various modules such as ancient texts, din-dabireh (Avestan alphabet), Gathas, prayers, rituals, celebrations, Zoroastrian ceremonies, etc.

The Hirbadi program will be running for a year; the first session will be held in Paris for two weeks (September or October 2015), afterward, the next sessions will continue by distance and through internet.

For more information and inquiries, please contact the course director, Mobed Kouroh Niknam, [email protected]. For admission procedure and to receive the application form, please kindly submit your request by email to: [email protected] by July 31, 2015.

Achievement Delna Patel (daughter of Vistasp & Kanizehn, granddaughter of late Aloo Wadia) has excelled in her Baking & Pastry Management Course at George Brown College and received the Cacao Barry Award in recognition for representing the Best in Class 2014-2015. She is also the 2015 Valedictorian for the Chef School. She excels in making wonderful chocolates and cakes for which she takes orders. You can check out her blog at https://whiskfoldbake.wordpress.com/. Delna is currently enrolled in the post-graduate Advanced French Patisserie program at George Brown. This class is going to be showcased at Toronto's first Sweetery Food Festival on August 15th and 16th, the details of which are online at http://www.sweeterytoronto.com/blog/post/big-news-well-be-presenting-george-brown-pastry-chefs.

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards The following Zoroastrians, nominated by the Board of Directors of the ZSO for the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, received awards (a certificate and lapel pin) from the Government of Ontario "in recognition of their commitment and dedication as a volunteer" at a ceremony on June 15th:

Rayomond Antia, Cyrus Panthakee, Taraneh Tamoureszadeh (Youth Awards)

Anahita Babak (10 years), Roshni Bastani (25 years), Kermin Mehta (15 years), Rusi Unwalla (15 years)

Congratulations to these volunteers, thank you to all our volunteers, and we hope that other Zoroastrians will follow their example and volunteer to serve our community.

Fravardegan Days 2015 – Schedule of Prayers

August 13, August 14, and August 17 August 15 and August 16 7:00am Morning Satum 8:00am Morning Satum 7:30am Afringan and Farokshi 8:30am Afringan and Farokshi 11:30am Afternoon Satum 11:30am Afternoon Satum 7:00pm Evening Satum followed by Hum Bandagi 7:00am Evening Satum followed by Hum Bandagi

If anyone wishes to include names of their deceased family members in our Muktad prayers, please fill out the enclosed form and mail to Ervad Hoshang Udwadia. Only the first FOUR names in your list will be recited in the prayers.

Donations of fruit, flowers, food (Malido, papri, mithai, etc.), Sukhar, and Loban will be gratefully accepted. Donations to the Muktad Fund should be payable to the ZSO and sent along with the form. Please mark the cheques as 'Muktad Fund '.

The clean-up of the Darbe Meher prior to Muktad will be on Sunday, August 9th. Please contact Khushru Chothia at (416) 677- 7555 if you wish to help. Any person who would like to help during the Muktad days should contact Putli Mirza (519-925- 0051) or Roshan Rabadi (647-341-6731).

High school students who would like to give volunteer hours for the 5 days are welcome. They are also encouraged to participate in the clean-up of the Darbe Meher and clock their volunteer hours by contacting Khushru Chothia. Participation from the Scouts and Venturers will also be greatly appreciated.

July 2015 Page 4 of 6 World Zoroastrian Youth Congress Any youth who plans on attending the Congress, please contact Khushru Chothia, Executive Vice President. Khushru will put youth in contact with one another in order to get to know one another and coordinate travel plans. The ZSO and OZCF also plan on holding a fundraiser to help youth to attend the Congress.

Festival on Parsi Culture In March 2016, New Delhi will host a celebration of Parsi culture with three exhibitions. The festival is being organized by Ministry of Minority Affairs and is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19, 2016 will go on to May 29th. One exhibition, “Everlasting Flames”, which has antiquities loaned from 15 museums across the world, will be coming from the UK. It traces the 3000 years of Zoroastrian history through artefacts, silverware, textiles, coins, and manuscripts. The second exhibition, “No Parsi is an Island”, shows Parsi trade with China and the rest of the world. A third exhibition is being planned in IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts) – “Threads of Continuity”. This will be a multi-media exhibition where Parsi life and stories will be told through various media.

Peer-e-Sabz Celebration Peer-e-Sabz celebration was held for the first time at the Darbe Mehr, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 14th and was attended by devotees in huge numbers. A short documentary on Peer-e-Sabz was shown and the congregation partook in delicious Aawsh and various other mouth-watering dishes prepared by volunteers and helpers who made this a successful and memorable event.

Peer-e-Sabz, also called Chak-Chak, is perhaps the best known of all the Peers, frequented by Zoroastrians in Iran. It is dedicated to the Royal Princess Neekbanoo (banoo meaning lady) who was the daughter of the last Sassanian King Yazdegard III. The spring and waters are known as Aab-e-Hayat, meaning the water of life. The allusion here is also to the Archangel Armaiti, Guardian of the Earth and the Archangel Anahita, Guardian of the waters. The waters gather in a small pool and support a patch of greenery – greenery, sabz, that gives its name to the site.

Mosaic Interfaith Big Bike Ride ZSO participated with other faith groups to form the Mosaic Interfaith team to raise funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation at the Big Bike Ride on June 25th in Thornhill. ZSO had 5 riders (Adi Anari, Kersi Sarkari, Khushru Chothia, Pearl Chothia, and Sam Vesuna) out of the 29 Big Bike riders. The ride started from Promenade Mall and continued through parts of Bathurst Street and other areas surrounding Promenade Mall. The riders received a lot of applause from the public and car horns sounding off as they biked and waved their rattles to attract attention. It was a fun event, which all participants, their friends, and the general public thoroughly enjoyed. Over $3000 was raised for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, of which ZSO donors contributed $416.

Donations for Restoration of Artifacts If you have visited the Darbe Mehr lately, you will have noticed the restoration and mounting on the wall of one of the artifacts received from the ROM. It is a relief of Persepolis depicting a procession to the king. The restoration and artwork for this particular piece was made possible through the generous donation of Sam Vesuna. A second artifact has been restored and mounted. It is a bas relief depicting an archer. This second piece has been made possible by Homayoun Goshtasbpour (Zartoshty) who has made the donation to the ZSO in the memory of her parents Mobed Feraidoon and Mehrbanoo Zartoshty. The board wishes to recognize and thank these benefactors. We have two further pieces that we wish to restore and look forward to receipt of donations to make this possible.

100 Toronto – First Zoroastrian Scout Group 100 TORONTO SCOUT GROUP invites our community and well-wishers to our Group's 25th Anniversary Awards & Picnic on Saturday, July 11th at Cold Creek Conservation Area in Nobleton, just north of Toronto. Come and cheer on our Scouts in full uniform receiving their awards; then mix with families and friends and participate in the unique facilities that this area provides. Please see attached flyer for details. Please also reserve Saturday, September, 19th for our Group's final celebratory event – the fabulous Patraa nu Bhonu at the Darbe Mehr at 7:00 pm. Further details are in the attached flyer.

Now for our Scout section's achievement: 7 Scouts from 100 Toronto participated along with 3,000 youth from Canada and the USA in the International Brotherhood Camp held in Dorchester, Ontario from May 8-10. For their all-round creditable performance, our Scouts won the prestigious Pristine Ribbon and the Plaque for the Gourmet Meal. Congratulations to our young Scouts and to our dedicated Leaders who provided the pre-camp training.

July 2015 Page 5 of 6 Please note that the deadline for receiving submissions for the ZSO newsletter is the 15th of each preceding month. Any materials received after this date will be published in the following newsletter. Publisher: Zoroastrian Society of Ontario Associate Editors: Diana Vania ([email protected]) Natasha Bozorgi ([email protected])

Miscellaneous In an attempt to save postage and paper, the ZSO requests those who do not wish to receive the newsletter by mail or who wish to receive the newsletter online to please email your full name to [email protected].

Contacts: Emergency situations: Khushru Chothia (416) 677-7555 or [email protected] Messages on the auto-dialler: Dara Panthakee (416) 826-3298 or [email protected] Renting MGDM hall (for post-funeral prayers and rituals or for private functions): Meherwan Wadia (416) 455-5614 or [email protected]

Newsletter advertising rates: Inserts: $200 Quarter page/Business card: $55 Half page: $75 Full page: $125 Miscellaneous two-liners: $15 10% discount for 12 consecutive months of advertising

 Traditional wood paatlaas (made without nails) and German silver ses polishing services are available for a nominal fee right here in the GTA. Please contact Pervez Masani at (416) 282-2615.

 Customized Kustis are available in different sizes for all occasions. Some are currently in stock. Kustis can also be made to order. Please contact Banoo Dordi at (416) 491-7389 or (416) 491-3214.

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July 2015 Page 6 of 6 July 2015 /ژوالی 2015 تیر 3753/1394 اهزمان زرتشتیان انتاریو شمار 26 اهنودگات - یسن 31 – بند 12 همانگاه چه دروغگو و راستگو و چه دانا و نادان، هریک عقیده ای را که در دل و اندیشه دارد آشکار خواهد ساخت و هرجا تردید و دودلی وجود داشته باشد آرمیتی ) مظهر ایمان و فداکاری( به کمک روان شتافته و او را راهنمایی خواهد نمود.

جشن امردادگان خجسته باد هفتمین روز از امرداد در گاهشمار زرتشتی )امُردادروز از امُردادماه( برابر با سوم امردادماه در گاهشماری خورشیدی را جشن امردادگان می نامند. "امرداد نام ششمین و به عبارتي هفتمین و آخرين امشاسپندان است. در آئین زرتشت، خرداد و امرداد ، امشاسپندان “كمال” و “دوام” در جهان مینوي و پرستاران آب و گیاه در جهان خاكي، همواره در كنار هم جاي دارند. واژه امرداد كه اوستايي آن “امرتات ameretat ” است، از سه بخش درست شده است: “ا+ مر+ تات”. بخش نخست پیشوند نفي است؛ بخش دو، از ريشه مصدري “مر mar ”به معني “مرگ” است و جزء سوم پسوند “تات” است به معناي “كاملي”، “رسايي” و “سالمي”. بنابراين “امرتات” )امرداد=مرداد( يعني بي مرگي )نامیرايي=جاودانگي=دوام جاودان. (اين نام در اوستا، به ويژه گاتها صفتي است از براي اهورامزدا، يعني مظهر زوال ناپذيري و پايندگي خداوند است . اما در جهان خاكي نگهباني و سرپرستي گیاه و رستني با وي مي باشد. روز هفتم هر ماه ، امرداد نام دارد و مطابق معمول روز هفتم از ماه امرداد، جشن امردادگان برگزار مي شد كه در دوران باستان و عصر ساساني و پس از آن مراسم و آدابي در دشت و فضاي باز انجام مي شد. موبد اردشیر آذرگشسب مي نويسد كه چون امرداد ، فرشته جاوداني و بي مرگي است و در عالم جسماني نگهبان نباتات و رويیدنیها مي باشد، مي توانیم به حدس قريب به يقین بگويیم كه پدران ما در اين روز به باغها و مزارع خرم و دل نشین دور از محوطه شهر مي رفتند و طي مراسمي اين جشن را با شادي و سرور در هواي صاف و در دامن طبیعت برگزار مي كردند. اين جشن سزاوارِ شادمانی و نشاطِ بی مرگی، امروز به غلط تحت نام مردادگان، در بین مردم رايج است. زيرا مرداد به معنی نیستی و مرگ است اما وقتیکه حرف الف در اول آن قرار می گیرد آن را نفی می كند و به بی مرگی و جاودانگی، تغییر معنی می دهد. زيرا امرتات در زبان اوستايی و امرداد در زبان پهلوی، از ششمین امشاسپندان و يکی از صفات اهورامزدا در گات ها است كه داللت بر بی مرگی و جاودانگی و زوال ناپذيری اهورامزدا دارد. نیاكان ما در اين روز به باغها و مزارع خرم و دلنشین می رفتند و پس از نیايش به درگاه اهورامزدا اين جشن را با شادی و سرور در هوای صاف و در دامن طبیعت برگزار می كردند.جشن امردادگان بر تمامی ايرانيان فرخنده باد." )برگرفته از سايت كويرها و بیابانهای ايران(

نیاز به همیاری و کمک مالی آیا این تصویر برای شما آشناست؟ آیا به یاد دارید که کجا آن را دیده اید؟ بله درست است. این اثر هنری، تکه ای از میراث فرهنگی تخت جمشید است که هم اینک در قسمت ورودی سالن مهربان گیو جای گرفته و یک وجهه و نمایی خاص به این مکان داده است. چند نقش دیگر از این اثر هنری موجود می باشد که نیاز به کمک مالی همکیشان دارد تا در سالن مهربان گیو نصب گردد. بدینوسیله از خیرین و خیر اندیشانی که تمایل دارند تا در پرداخت هزینه بازسازی و نصب یکی یا تمامی آنها مشارکت نمایند خواهشمندیم تا با کانون فرهنگی زرتشتیان ایرانی انتاریو و یا با انجمن زرتشتیان انتاریو )ZSO( تماس بگیرند. پیشاپیش بلند اندیشی و اندیشه خیرخواهانه شما را ارج می نهیم July 2015 /ژوالی 2015 تیر 3753/1394 اهزمان زرتشتیان انتاریو شمار 26

گروه پیشاهنگی زرتشتیان تورنتو انجمن جهانی زرتشتیان همه شما همکیشان زرتشتی را دعوت می کند دوره آموزش هیربدی ۲۰۱۶ ـ ۲۰۱۵ تا با یکدیگر بیست و پنجمین سالگرد تشکیل این گروه را جشن بگیرند. با نگرش به نیاز جامعه زرتشتی خارج از ایران به یادگیری آموزه های راستین این مراسم به صورت پیک نیک در محیطی باز با اشوزرتشت، چگونگی برپایی آیین ها ومراسم سنتی و پاسخگویی به پرسش های تجهیزات سرگرم کننده و هیجان انگیز برگزار می دینی که در نهاد ها وکالس های فرهنگی هرکشور برپاخواهد شد، انجمن جهانی گردد. زمان: زرتشتیان برآن است تا دوره آموزش هیربدی )آموزگار دینی و برگزار کننده آیین شنبه 11 ژوالی، ساعت 10:30 صبح ) Sat. 11th

ها( را برای دین آموزان زرتشتی تشکیل دهد. July, 2015 @ 10:30 AM( این دوره برای جوانان زرتشتی خواهد بود و به مدت یک سال ادامه خواهد مکان: Cold Creek Conservation Area داشت. 14125 11th Concessions, Nobleton, ON.

دوره آموزش هیربدی در آغاز به صورت فشرده در زمان دو هفته درماه سپتامبر North of King Road on Concession 11 یا اکتبردر فرانسه برپا خواهد شد و پس از آن نسبت به نیاز دین آموزان کالس ها برخی از سرگرمی های هیجان انگیز برنامه ریزی شده: ادامه خواهد داشت. طناب نوردی ارتفاع باال بخش دیگری از برنامه های آموزش هیربدی از راه دور برای شرکت کنندگان طناب نوردی ارتفاع پایین ارسال خواهد شد و در پایان دوره، آزمون نهایی برگزار و در مراسمی به پذیرفته صخره نوردی پرش

شدگان گواهی هیربدی پیشکش خواهد شد. و بازی های دیگر برنامه های آموزش :  آموزش دین دبیره )خط اوستایی( برای روخوانی متن اوستا  فراگیری سرودهای زرتشت همراه با برگردان و برداشت های آن با آوردن خوراکی و به اشتراک گذاشتن آن با  تفسیر کلید واژه های فلسفی در بینش زرتشت دیگران، جامعه خود را زنده نشان دهید ) potluck  فراگیری بخش های برگزیده از خرده اوستا food(. چای و هندوانه رایگان سرو می شود.  فلسفه برگزاری جشن ها وآیین های سنتی  چگونگی برپایی آداب و رسوم دینی زرتشتی  آموزش فن بیان و سخنرانی ثبت نام تا پایان ژوالی ۲۰۱۵ خواهد بود. جوانان بیست تا چهل سال زرتشتی می توانند در این دوره شرکت کنند و برای ثبت نام درخواست خود را به ایمیل انجمن جهانی زرتشتیان ارسال کنند تا فرم ثبت نام برای آنان فرستاده شود. [email protected] برای آگاهی بیشتر از چگونگی برنامه ها نیز می توانید با موبد کورش نیکنام، سرپرست دوره آموزش هیربدی تماس داشته باشید. [email protected]

تماس با ما َخود درمانی و تندرستی با یوگا PALM-5 انتقادات، نظرات و

)روشی آسان برای داشتن سالمتی و درمان روان و بدن( پشنهادات سازنده در ادامه چندين دوره برگزاری کالسهای يوگا در درب مهر ارباب رستم گيو، اين کالسها همچنان با پشتکار هموند خود را با ما با گرامی زوبين داتيواال )Zobin Dotiwalla( و هموندی همکيشان گرامی برپا می باشد. اين کالسها هر چهارشنبه از آدرس ساعت 6:30 تا 8:15 بعد از ظهر در سالن مهربان گيو برگزار می گردد. شرکت در اين کالسها رايگان و برای همگان [email protected] آزاد می باشد. در میان بگذارید.

برای آگاهی بيشتر با شماره 2985- 629- )905( آقای زوبين داتيواال )Zobin Dotiwalla( تماس بگيريد. July 2015 /ژوالی 2015 تیر 3753/1394 اهزمان زرتشتیان انتاریو شمار 26

دعوت به هموندی در شورای کانون نیاز به انديشه های جوان و تازه و ايده های نو در جهت مديريت كرردن و راهبردهرای كارامرد بررای داشرتن يره جامعره سرالم و قدرتمند يه امر بديهی و اجنتاب ناپذير می باشد. با توجه به فرا رسیدن زمان مجمع عمومی كانون فرهنگی زرتشتیان ايرانی انتاريو، بدينوسیله از همکیشان گرامی و جوانان خواهشمنديم تا با پیوستن به شورای كانون، انديشه ها و خواسته های نسل جوان را بره شرورا وارد كرده و يه جامعه سالم، هماهنگ و نیرومند را برای خود، فرزندان خود و ديگر همکیشان و همساالن خود بوجود آوريد. به ياد داشته باشید كه ما زرتشتی و وارث دين بهی و يادگار اشو زرتشت هستیم. به ياد داشته باشیم كره پردران و پردر بزرگران مرا چگونه و با چه سختی اين آيین را پاس داشته و پاسبانی كرده اند تا به من و شما برسد. بنابراين با هموندی خود فکر جديد، مديريت جديد، و دانش روز را به شورای كانون بیاوريد و يه جامعه متناسب با نیازهای امروز و فردای جوانان خود به پا نمايید.

دگران کاشتند و ما خورديم ما بکاريم و ديگران بخورند )مله الشعرای بهار(

پيشاپيش هم ياری و همگامی شما را سپاس داريم.

به خشنودی اهورا مزدا فرم هموندی شورای کانون فرهنگی زرتشتیان ایرانی انتاریو

اینجانب ...... یکی از هموندان انجمن زرتشتیان انتاریو )ZSO( و ساکن شهر ...... و استان اونتاریو هستم و آمادگی خود را برای هموندی و همکاری داوطلبانه در شورای گردانندگان کانون اعالم می کنم. هدف ها و فعالیت در صورت برگزیده شدن: ......

......

تلفن: ...... ایمیل: ......

تاریخ: ...... امضا: ......

ما امضا کنندگان زیر )هموند کنونی کانون فرهنگی زرتشتیان ایرانی انتاریو(، هموند نامبرده را یک همکیش زرتشتی خوش نام می شناسیم و او را برای هموندی و همکاری داوطلبانه در شورای گردانندگان کانون پیشنهاد می کنیم.

نام و نام خانوادگی: ...... تاریخ: ...... امضا: ......

توجه: تکمیل شده این برگه باید تا پیش از انتخابات کانون به دست یکی از هموندان کنونی شورای کانون برسد.

July 2015 /ژوالی 2015 تیر 3753/1394 اهزمان زرتشتیان انتاریو شمار 26

Invitation to Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun Election

We need new and fresh ideas to operate and manage the Kanoun and to work for the betterment of our community. As the General Meeting of the Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun approaches, we hereby invite you, particularly the younger generation, to step in and share your thoughts and aspirations and help the Kanoun’s Council further its objectives and promote a healthy and harmonious society for ourselves, our children, and our peers. Remember that we are Zoroastrian, the inheritors of Zarathushtra’s message, and our ancestors have struggled hard to pass on this religion to us. By joining the Council you can work together, bring new management, knowledge and ideas to create a community that aims to fulfill the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s generations.

In The Name of Ahora Mazda Nomination Form of Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun

I, ………………………………………………………………., am a member in good standing of the ZSO and Kanoun, and resident of the City of ……………………………………., Province of Ontario. I am ready to volunteer on the Council of the Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun.

My Goals and plans if elected to the Council are:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Phone: ………………………………………… E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………….

Date: …………………………………………………………. Signature: …………………………………………….……………

We, the undersigned, being members in good standing of the Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun, declare the candidate a Zoroastrian, and nominate the person to serve on the Council of Kanoun.

First/last Name: ……………………………………… Date: ………………………. Signature: ………………………………

Note: This form must be completed and delivered to one of the current Council members of the Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun before the Election Day.

CODE OF CONDUCT (Part – D)

1 Personal behaviour: Every Member shall be respectful of others and maintain the dignity of the Society without resorting to slander, insult, abuse or libelous comments against any other member of the Society. 2 Communication and official information: (a) No Member Shall: (i) disclose protected and/or privileged information or documents, other than as required by law or where proper authorization is given by the Society; (ii) misuse official information for personal or commercial gain for oneself or another; (iii) propagate false rumors which would lead to disharmony within the community. (b) Every Member Shall: (i) adhere to legal requirements, policies and all other lawful directives; (ii) respect the confidentiality and privacy of all information as it pertains to individuals and to the Society. 3 Fraudulent and corrupt behaviour: (i) no member shall engage in fraud or corruption; (ii) every member shall report any fraudulent or corrupt behaviour; (iii) every member shall report any breach of the code of conduct. 4 Responsibilities to Society: Every Member: (i) has a fundamental responsibility to safeguard and advance the interest of the Society; (ii) shall act with trustworthiness, integrity and objectivity; (iii) who has a privileged position shall honour the trust bestowed on him and shall not use such privileged position without the Society's knowledge and consent. Failing to abide by any one or more of the above may result in termination of Membership and/or any further action deemed necessary.

D - 2 2015-2016 Enrollment Form for Religion Classes

Family Name: ______Res. Phone: ______

Is the Family a member of the (please check to indicate) □ ZSO or □ OZCF

* Parent E-mail address: ______Parent Mobile Phone: ______

Address (including postal code): ______

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Mother's First Name: ______Bus. Phone: ______

Father's First Name: ______Bus. Phone: ______

Name of Child Gender Date of Birth Health Card Number Cost (M/F) (DD/MM/YY)

Late fee (if applicable)

Total 

Please indicate on the back of this sheet if your child(ren) has any medical conditions (e.g. allergies) of which we should be aware.

Class Location: MGDM ______Western GTA School location ______

We are accepting registrants born in 2009 or earlier. Registration Forms together with the appropriate costs must be received by July 31st, 2015.

Cost: Children of ZSO/OZCF members – $20/student Children of ZSO/OZCF non-members – $30/student Late fee for returning students only (if registering after deadline) – $10/student

Please make your cheques payable to: Zoroastrian Society of Ontario and mail them with the form to: Zia Mahmoudzadeh, 218 Glenforest Drive, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 8N3

I will note the dates of the classes & support them ______Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

* Please ensure that you fill in the e-mail address and inform us immediately if it changes. All notifications will be by e-mail, handouts in class or via the ZSO Newsletter.

No child will be bereft of religious education because of finances. In such circumstances and for any other information please contact Ms. Kermin Mehta at (416) 446-1417 or Mrs. Khurshid Engineer at (905) 828-8324. To: Ervad Hoshang Udwadia, 1007 – 10 Parkway Forest Drive, North York, Ontario M2J 1L3

MUKTAD PRAYERS 2015

Kindly include the following names in the daily prayers during the forthcoming Muktad ceremonies:

Names of the Deceased Name of His/Her Father/Husband

1. E O Oi B K ______E O B ______

2. E O Oi B K ______E O B ______

3. E O Oi B K ______E O B ______

4. E O Oi B K ______E O B ______

I am enclosing herewith my contribution of $ ______to defray costs. (Please make out cheque to the ZSO.)

Thank you.

Yours truly,

______

Full Name Telephone number

* The first names of the deceased are always recited together with their father/husband’s name along with their status (i.e., Ervad, Osta, Osti, or Behdin as per Zoroastrian custom)

E = Ervad (male who was a Navar) O = Osta (male from a priestly family but not a Navar) Oi = Osti (female from priestly family) B = Behdin (male/female from non-preistly family) K = Khud (child whose Navjote was not performed)

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN BLOCK LETTERS, ENSURE THAT THE RIGHT STATUS HAS BEEN CIRCLED, AND RETURN TO ERVAD HOSHANG UDWADIA BY AUGUST 5TH AT THE LATEST.

No names will be accepted over the telephone.

Please specify each person’s name in the box 100 Toronto First Zoroastrian Scout Group

Would like to invite the entire Zoroastrian Community to join us

Celebrate our 25th Anniversary Year Annual Awards & Picnic Day

At : Cold Creek Conservation Area 14125 11th Concession , Nobleton. On. North of King Road on Concession 11.

Sat,11th July, 2015 10.30am onwards

We have arranged some awesome exciting activities * High Ropes * Low Ropes * Rock Climbing * Jumping Castle * Lots of Games

Bring along lots of food for all to share & enjoy & build our community spirit

Tea & Watermelon will be provided courtesy 100 Toronto Scout Group Proudly Presents its

SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FUNDRAISING DINNER & DANCE Delicious Traditional Parsi Style Patra nu Bhonu

On Saturday 19 Sept. 2015, 7.00 p.m. @ Meherban Guiv Darbe Mehr, 3590 Bayview Ave, Toronto.

Delicious Parsi-style Menu, including:

➢ Lagan-nu-achaar, Sali, Rotli

➢ Non-Veg: Sali-boti, Patraa-ni-Machhi, Chicken Palav and Daar

➢ Veg: Lagan-nu-Stew, Tamota-par-Edaa,Veg Palav and Daar

➢ Dessert: Lagan-nu-Custard

Cash Bar, Music and Dancing

Plenty of Games, Gifts & Prizes

Tickets:

Adult: $35.00 per person Child (5 to 12 yrs) $25.00 Children below 5 yrs: Free Seating is limited – book early to avoid disappointment!

For Information & Tickets, Please Contact:

➢ Rashna Unvala (905) 826-8054

➢ Shiraz Tampal (416) 371-3704

➢ Anahita Ogra (647) 404-1388

Make your cheques payable to “100 Toronto Scout Group”, and mail to: Rashna Unvala: 1097 Sherwood Mills Blvd, Mississauga, ON. L5V 1R4 before Oct 31st, 2015

OZCF Entertainment Committee Presents

3rd Annual Family BBQ Picnic

Where: Coronation Park Picnic Area B

When: Sunday July 12th, 2015 from 11am-5pm

Adults: $15.00, Children (4-12): $10.00

Please bring your own chairs

Contact: [email protected] and send cheques to: Jeroo Madan , 2550 Thomas Street Unit #33, Miss., ON. L5M 5N8

June 2015

Youth Movie Night