Note to ZAGNY members - click here for a discount to the show! 

Farah Bala, one of the participant of the Zarathushti Field Student program who attended the 7th World Zoroastrian Congress, Houston, TX, has a stellar show in New York in the upcoming weeks. Details are below:

TO THE DEATH OF MY OWN FAMILY, David Meth’s riveting play features Farah Bala in an internationally acclaimed one-woman performance which tells the story of an Afghan-American woman who returns to Afghanistan to help her father escape, only to witness the carnage of her entire family. Upon her return to the U.S., she is interrogated as a suspect, detained, humiliated and forced to justify her journey in order to reclaim her citizenship. Meth’s dramatic nonlinear play is the story of people caught between cultures, a chronicle of the suffering one bears when human rights are violated.

This controversial play has toured the U.S. for over two and one-half years opens at the Abrons Arts Center at the Henry Street Settlement on Thursday, September 27, 2007 for three weeks. 

• http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aac_performances
• For tickets http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/136871

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Dear Homi:
 
It would be a great pleasure to see you at our annual Gahambar on Sunday, Oct. 7, as well as any fellow ZAGNY members who could come. Would you please take this as a personal invitation to you from all of my ZAPANJ board and pass along the general invitation to all of the ZAGNY membership.
 
The event, again, is at the Palace of Asia banquet room along the beautiful Cooper River in Cherry Hill. It begins with jashan at 10:30 am, and is followed by dhanshak-kachoober and kavab luncheon. ZAPANJ will then hold its monthly prayer classes, and if there are an ZAGNY kids present, they are most welcome to join in.
 
Directions to Palace of Asia, from the North: NJ Turnpike to Exit 4; then Route 295 SOUTH; take exit 34B (Cherry Hill) to Route 70 WEST; stay on 70 West through two major intersections, and take jughandle for U turn (shortly after exits for Merchantville and Collingswood). Enter parking lot of America’s Best Inn/Palace of Asia. Emergency cell phone number: 856 278 0722.
 
Regards,
 
Porus

Dear All,
We take this opportunity to thank all the lovely kind hearted people at ZAGNY  for having sent a most generous amount towards the medical needs of little Khushru Mehta.

The Zoroastrian Community in New Zealand and the International  Zoroastrian Community came together as one, to support the Mehta family of Auckland in their uphill struggle to get medical treatment for the little son Khushru who suffers from a number of serious medical issues.
 
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Dear All:

The Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, has invited FEZANA (see attached letter) to participate in the first Pravasi Bharatiya Din celebration in New York (PBD New York 2007) on September 23, 2007 . The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) are planning a four-day program in New York City under the banner of ‘India at 60′ starting on September 23rd. The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Commerce will also participate in the event. It would be geared to attract participation of those NRIs who had not been able to attend the annual PBD in India.
 
The objective of the PBD New York 2007 is to provide tangible roles for the Indian Diaspora in North American and its neighboring regions to contribute in a tangible way to the development challenges that India faces today. This is a wonderful networking opportunity for Zoroastrians in North America to make networking contacts with individuals in the highest levels of Government from India and hope we can use the same for the betterment of the communities in which we live, as has been our tradition over the ages.

FEZANA has decided to send a Delegation, with Mr. Framroze Patel as the Leader of its Delegation. FEZANA will also reimburse 75% of the Registration fee for additional two (2) delegates, on “First Come” basis. Please register ASAP at http://www.indiaat60.in/event-calendar.html and send your confirmation of registration to me at president@zagny.org for reimbursement.
 
This one day conference will set itself apart by presenting an action oriented agenda focused on how the Indian American community can be involved with India’s progress. By prioritizing key areas like education, investment, infrastructure and health, PBD New York 2007 will showcase thought leaders from the social and financial arenas. This event is a unique platform for the individual Indian American to get engaged with India via contributing their expertise and knowledge capital. 

Homi D. Gandhi, Co-Chair,
FEZANA UN-NGO Committee

P.S.: Those registering as delegates, please email me your names (president@zagny.org) and also email to Framroze Patel (goolbai@comcast.net) to coordinate the FEZANA delegation group.

 

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  Note to ZAGNY Members:  To encourage the next generation Youth leaders, ZAGNY will reimburse transportation and registration expenses of 2 members in their 20s and 30s upto $200 each. This will be decided on “first come” basis by sending the proof of your registration to vicepresident@zagny.org

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The conference fee is a modest $30 to cover meals, airport transfers to ZAC and conference meals. Delegates are responsible for covering travel and lodging (hotel info provided), and we are pleased to make available host families should delegates prefer. Attendees have the option to stay with host families (contact: Zenia Mehta (zeniamehta@gmail.com)) or at nearby hotels at modest rates.

Please complete and electronically-submit the ***attached*** registration form by September 21.

The Next Generation Now conference takes place October 12-14 and is hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Chicago in conjunction with ZYNA, the Zoroastrian Youth of North America, FEZANA’s youth arm. The conference is not a congress, and will feature exciting panel presentations, town-hall style Q&A, small group problem-solving and tons of networking among our best and brightest. Because this conference will address inter-generational issues, we are inviting all interested individuals in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, as well as some community elders. 

Our North American Zoroastrian communities face a myriad of challenges as we press on in the North American diaspora. It is our sincere hope that each community is represented at the conference by a new generation of leadership that is ready and capable of resolving local as well as wider issues and challenges.

Your time and continued support are much appreciated,
~Jim                                      ~Nikan
Jim Engineer                            Nikan Khatibi
jim.engineer@e-rainmaker.com  nikan2@aol.com

NextGenNow Conference Co-Chairs
Mobile: (Jim) 630.728.1387
Mobile: (Nikan) 949.842.9628

Dinyar Vania is performaing once again in La Boheme at the NY City Opera on September 9, 15, 21, 23, 27, 29. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CALL 212-870-5500 or visit  www.nycopera.com