Dear ZAGBA Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce that we are again planning to publish the ZAGBA calendar this year. It will run from April 2024 to March 2025. (Please read this email in its entirety for all information and details). What is the ZAGBA Calendar? The ZAGBA calendar has photographs and captions of…
Save the Date – Sam Bahadur movie – Dec 1st
Dear ZAGBA Community We are organizing a movie night to watch the newly-released movie ‘Sam Bahadur’ on the life of Sam Maneckshaw. Link to the movie trailer below. Please save the Dec 1st date for now; evite details to follow shortly.https://youtu.be/6xJptj7AVSA?si=mMVBVbqU8mivTWDj Best wishes,ZAGBA Board
ZAGBA Membership dues for 2024
ZAGBA Membership dues for 2024
2023 Harvard Interfaith Meal-Packaging Service Project
2023 Harvard Interfaith Meal-Packaging Service Project
Annual Jashan and Ghambhar – October 21
Dear ZAGBA community and friends, It is our pleasure to invite you to the Annual Jashan Ceremony and Ghambhar event to be held on Saturday October 21, 2023 at: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA 01760. The center has a parking lot behind and many street spots available at the Natick Commons (free on Sat) and we will be…
Sad news – Hoshang Palsetia
Dear friends,It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Hoshang Faramroj Palsetia, on September 4, 2023, in Danvers, Massachusetts. He was surrounded by the people he loved — his family, his friends, and especially his grandkids who meant the world to him. He was a brave, kind, and gentle soul, who always…
ZAGNY Dar-e-Mehr trip Suffern, NY
Dear ZAGBA Community, Please join us for the community day trip to ZAGNY Dar-e-Mehr trip Suffern, NY scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023. We recommend that the ZAGBA Religion class families consider coming, as ZAGNY will be holding a joint children’s class at the Dar-e-Mehr along with the ZAPANJ and ZAMWI communities who will also…
Annual Navroz Event
Annual Papeti Event
Picnic July 15
LOCATION: Larz Anderson Park, 815 Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02467 URL: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/town-of-brookline/shop/facilitybookings/865067/date/2023-06-20T11:29:43.019Z SHELTER: Skyline DATE: Saturday July 15, 2023 TIME: 3:30PM – 7:30 PM PLEASE RSVP by SUNDAY July 9, 2023 (EVITE SENT) PARKING: Plenty available. Kindly Park your vehicles in designated parking areas. NOT ALLOWED: Alcoholic beverages, portable grills, gas grills, hibachis, and moonwalkers….
Application for 2023 ZAGBA Scholarship Awards Open
2023 ZAGBA Scholarship Awards ZAGBA Education Subcommittee invites applications from high school Seniors graduating in 2023 for the annual ZAGBA Scholarship Awards. The Outstanding High School Student Award and High School Student Recognition Awards are presented each year to members of the ZAGBA Community who apply for the scholarship. Awards will be presented to applicants…
Events
Dear ZAGBA community, The ZAGBA board is planning the following events. Please save the dates. Details to follow. Best wishes, ZAGBA Board.
Prof. Jenny Rose
Dear ZAGBA Community, Prof. Jenny Rose will be giving a talk as follows Event: April 28th, 2 PM – 3 PM, either virtual or in-person. Registration and Details: Between Boston & Bombay: Cultural & Commercial Encounters of Yankees & Parsis, 1771–1865 | Massachusetts Historical Society (masshist.org) Prof. Jenny Rose, PhD Bio: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003X0CO4O/about Best wishes,ZAGBA Board About the Author Jenny…
Navroze/Nowruz function
ZAGBA Navroze/Nowruz function Saturday March 25, 2023 evening. Photos of the hard working old board. Welcome to our new board ! Dear ZAGBA community and friends, It is our pleasure to invite you to the Annual Navroze/Nowruz event which will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023 at first Parish Church United, 48 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886 5:45-6:15pm …
Sad news: The peaceful passing of Alberto Araoz
Dear Friends,It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, Alberto, on April 5th.Alberto and Zareen were married for 30 yrs, after falling in love in a fairy tale romance in Vienna Austria, where they met while Alberto was working…
Sad News Kavas Mody
Mehernosh Mody has kindly provided the following information regarding Kawas Mody’s memorial service on Saturday March 4 at 1:00pm EST for those that wish to attend and stream live via internet. Dear Friends, It is with the greatest of grief and sorrow that we regret to inform you of the sudden passing of our beloved…
Sad news Lorna Batliwala
Lorna Batliwala Obituary – Sudbury, MA https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sudbury-ma/lorna-batliwala-11095837 Click for more details The link to website at Duckett Funeral Home for Lorna’s Funeral notice (work in Progess) will be updated. Please Forward to any others as needed Thanks Edul Edul Batliwala edulr@yahoo ZAGBA Announcement: Lorna Passing. Dear ZAGBA Members, Sad to announce that Lorna Batliwala, wife…
ZAGBA Calendar 2023 – 2024 Fundraiser
Dear ZAGBA Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce that we are again planning to publish the ZAGBA calendar this year. It will run from April 2023 to March 2024. (Many Thanks in advance to Ferzin Engineer and Tanaz Yadav for their time and efforts in putting the ZAGBA calendar together). What is the ZAGBA…
Membership for 2023
Hello everyone! We hope you’re all doing well and looking forward to the holiday season! The Board would like to thank ZAGBA’s members and the community for their continued support.It’s time now to renew your membership for 2023 (January to December). Please find details below regarding membership dues, payment deadlines and payment methods. ZAGBA Membership…
2022 Annual Harvard Interfaith Meal-Packaging Service Project
2022 Annual Harvard Interfaith Meal-Packaging Service Project We’re back! After a two-year hiatus, it’s that time of the year, where ZAGBA joins forces with the Harvard Chaplains and works side by side with religious and non-religious communities to pack thousands of meal boxes for the Interfaith Meal-Packaging Service Project! This is a community service event…
2022 Scholarship awards
Dear ZAGBA Community, On behalf of the ZAGBA Board and ZAGBA Education Committee, we would like to follow up with an email on the awards for High School Students that were presented at the ZAGBA Gahambar event on October 15th. A special thanks to Zarius Dubash who took us to the digital age by streamlining…
Annual Jashan Ceremony and Ghambhar event
Dear ZAGBA community and friends, It is our pleasure to invite you to the Annual Jashan Ceremony and Ghambhar event will be held on Saturday October 15, 2022 First Parish Church United, 48 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886 4:30pm Jashan will start promptly at 4:45pm. Friendly reminder-bring scarves/prayer caps for the Jashan. 6:00 -7:00pm Appetizers…
Dr. Firoze Jungalwala
On Saturday September 17, 2022, on the one-year death anniversary of his passing, Firoze Jungalwala was laid to rest peacefully in the Mt Pleasant cemetery in Sudbury, MA surrounded by friends and family. A small ceremony was conducted with prayers and blessings by Ervad Farhad Panthaki and Father James from the abbey Firoze and Cynthia…
ZAGNY Trip – Joint Religious Classes
Dear ZAGBA friends, #newyork #zoroastrian #parsi #iranian #persian #zarathushti #nyc #temple #religion #community #zagny #zagba
Children’s Religious Education Classes
2023-2024 Class Dates (All on Sundays except Sept.): September 9, 2023: There will not be a September class in Bedford, MA. Instead, a joint class will be held with the ZAGNY and ZAPANJ communities during the ZAGBA trip to the NY Dar-E-Mehr in Suffern, NY on Saturday, September 9, 2023. October 1, 2023 November 5, 2023…
Dr. Khatibi Scholarship 2022 – Deadline July 31 2022.
Dear ZAGBA community, This was kindly sent by Farshid Bakhtyari. This year, like previous years, Dr. Khatibi Scholarship is being offered to 15 deserving Zoroastrian students for the 2022 Academic year. Please note that this year’s scholarship amount is $1500 for each student. Deadline for submitting an application is July 31,2022. See attachment for details. Best wishes,ZAGBA Board
WZC Congress 2022
Bostonians at 12TH WORLD ZOROASTRIAN CONGRESS 2022
ZAGBA Scholarship Awards 2022
The ZAGBA Education Committee invites applications from high school Seniors graduating in 2022 for the annual ZAGBA Scholarship Awards. Awards for Outstanding High School Student and High School Student Recognition are presented each year at the ZAGBA New Year event in August. Awards will be presented to applicants based on high school academic excellence, community…
Cookbook
Cookbook Manna of the 21st Century: Parsi Cuisine May 26, 2021
by Rita Jamshed Kapadia
Cancelled – ZAGBA picnic -July 15 with youth visiting Boston from World Congress in New York.
UPDATE: July 9, 2022 Dear ZAGBA Community – the scheduled picnic event has been cancelled. Thank you.
ZYAB
Zoroastrian Youth Across Borders (ZYAB)
Youth Subsidy for the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022
WZC 2022 Youth Subsidy for the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022
Dr. Farah Shroff – March 19 2022
Dear ZAGBA community, Please join the zoom meeting to hear Dr. Farah Shroff presenting a lecture on International Women’s Day on “Celebrating Zarathushti Women on March 19, 2022 at 10:30am EST time. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87106029079 Meeting ID: 894 3796 7191 Passcode: 368311
Ukraine Donation
Dear ZAGBA community, This is an update on the donated items for Ukraine from Laila Dantas. Dear ZAGBA: The original location for receiving donated items for Ukraine has reached capacity. Instead I will be dropping items off to a dental practice in Franklin run by a Ukrainian dentist to distribute to Ukrainian relief organizations. Items for donation…
ZAGBA board changes 2022
Dear ZAGBA Community, We would like to share with you the following changes at the Board and Committee levels: ZAGBA Board Changes: We are very excited to announce Tanaz Yadav will join the board and will hold the Joint Treasurer position. Nauzar Vimadalal will take over as Treasurer as Pria Sarma has expressed her desire…
ZAGBA Navroze/Nowruz
Dear Zagba community, Due to low participation, we have to unfortunately cancel our ZAGBA Navroze function which was to be held on Saturday, August 27th. ZAGBA will refund the money to those members that have already paid. We wish everyone enjoys the rest of the summer. More to come on our Ghambar function that will…
Natak
Dear all, Just informing you in advance, to save the date of Sunday, 27th March, 2022 asWZCCME will be screening the play ‘PRETTY BOMAN’ on Zoom at 8.00 P.M IST. The play will be for 50 minutes in English with a bit of Gujarati and Hindi. It will enable all of us to celebrate Navroze together. Your special invitation…
Cooking Class
Hello Everyone, It has been a good 2021, hope you are doing well. We extend our warmest wishes for a delightful holiday season.We wish you and family, good health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year. We have been expanding on my online classes since we last saw you with ZAGNY, ZAGBA and other associations…
Yoga
Evite sent out. Dear ZAGBA community, The Zoroastrian Association of Greater Boston and Area invites you to a yoga class with our community member Dr. Farah Shroff, who is a Harvard School of Public Health research fellow and yoga teacher. Dr Shroff has taught yoga in over 50 countries. She has practiced yoga since she was…
Sad news
Dear ZAGBA Community, We are saddened to inform you that our ZAGBA member – Rayo Bhumgara’s mom passed away on January 24, 2022 in Mumbai, India. He is presently in India with his family. His mom, Dinoo Bhumgara, aged 91 years old, passed away from a brain hemorrhage. She is survived by her husband of 62 years – Rusi Bhumgara, her…
Membership 2022
Dear ZAGBA community, Welcome to 2022! Hope this year is bigger and brighter for all of us. With limited activities in 2021, due to COVID, the board has made the following decisions regarding ZAGBA membership dues: · All 2021 ZAGBA members will retain their membership status for 2022 · Membership dues for 2022 are OPTIONAL. · Those who choose to…
ZAGBA Calendar 2022-23 request
Dear ZAGBA Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce that we are planning to have the ZAGBA calendar this year that will be from April 2022 to March 2023. Thanks in advance to Ferzin Engineer and Tanaz Yadav for their time and efforts in putting the ZAGBA calendar together. The ZAGBA calendar has photographs and captions of our community and their extended families and…
Register for 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022
Early Registration Deadline is January 31st. On our registration portal you will find all the information you need to register yourselves and also book the hotel rooms that we have negotiated at an incredible discount. If you have any questions regarding registration, please reply to this email or write in at register@wzc2022.nyc
ZAGBA’s Fund Raising for Kentucky Tornado Victims – Meal Packing (February 2022
UPDATE 1/13/2022 We are so pleased to announce that so far we have raised approx. $2000. THANK YOU to all of you who have sent in their donations. Our goal is $6000. Please come forth and donate. Dear ZAGBA Community, Please read the message below and act timely as time is of essence here. As you…
Holiday Party
We had lots of Holiday cheer with great food and good friends at the ZAGBA Holiday Party! Zagba Board.
Trivia Night – Sunday November 14 at 5:00pm EST
Trivia Night – Sunday November 14 at 5:00pm EST
GEN Z AND BEYOND SURVEY
Dear Friends, GEN Z AND BEYOND IS A SURVEY FOR THE AGES! Please visit the Web Page, and “SIGN UP” for the survey. (You must Sign Up to get the Survey Questionnaire). On receipt please complete the questionnaire without procrastination We need every Zoroastrian to take this survey INCLUDING THEIR NON-ZOROASTRIAN SPOUSES. It is a…
WZO: Request Your Urgent Consideration for an Unfortunate Victim of a Tragic Accident
World Zoroastrian Organization, U.S. Region Ltd.
6943 Fieldstone Drive, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527-5295
Phone: (630) 654-8828 . Fax: (630) 654-8838 . kayomehta@aol.com
Request Your Urgent Consideration for an Unfortunate Victim of a Tragic Accident
Sad news – Flory Dantas
Dear ZAGBA community, ZAGBA is saddened to share the news that Alfred Dantas’ mother; Flory Dantas- 98 years old ; passed away earlier today in Goa, India. She was Grace Dantas’ mother-in-law and grandmother to Laila and Sonia Dantas. Our deepest condolences to the Dantas family. Sincerely, ZAGBA Board
August 21, 2021 – Shahenshahi New Year Function – Cancelled
Dear ZAGBA community, Hope all of you are keeping safe and well. As you are aware, the cases of the Delta Variant are incrementally increasing. Given the heightened risk of catching Covid even if you are vaccinated, the ZAGBA committee and the Church in Westford where the event was to be held have decided to…
Volunteer
Dear ZAGBA community, Few updates a. Hope all of you are keeping safe and well. As you are aware, the cases of the Delta Variant are incrementally increasing. Given the heightened risk of catching Covid even if you are vaccinated, the ZAGBA committee and the Church in Westford where the event was to be held have…
Virtual meetup
Calling all single Zoroastrians ages 25 to 39. Please register to attend a virtual meetup to meet and get to know other single Zoroastrians. Saturday, July 17th, 2021 Virtual Meetup Link will be sent out on July 16th for the meet.https://forms.gle/RfqQHaTPK7TPartb9
Ervad Soli P. Dastur: In Memorarium
Ervad Soli P. Dastur: In Memorarium
Free Dynamic Energy workouts with Dr. Farah Shroff
Dear ZAGBA FriendsBesides working in public health, I teach exercise classes. You are welcome to attend this series of 15 bootcamp sessions; they’re fre You are all welcome to join these free high energy workouts with our very own Dr Farah Shroff, who’ll teach some yoga, dance, self defence, laughter, meditation and more. It will…
ZAGBA picnic/biking event: Saturday June 12
Hope all of you are keeping well and enjoying the warm May days.Please save the date for the ZAGBA Picnic and Biking on Saturday June 12 at the Millennium Park in West Roxbury starting at 4:30pm. An Evite will follow in the coming days.
Painting with a Needle” on Parsee Embroidery, by UNESCO sponsored Parzor with Zareen Karani Aaroz.
Painting with a Needle” on Parsee Embroidery, by UNESCO sponsored Parzor with Zareen Karani Aaroz. – https://youtu.be/GMjsW2mBoI4
URGENT: WZO US Region Medical Appeal for India
World Zoroastrian Organization, U.S. Region Ltd.
6943 Fieldstone Drive, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527-5295
Phone: (630) 654-8828 . Fax: (630) 654-8838 . kayomehta@aol.com
AN APPEAL FOR ZOROASTRIANS IN ECONOMIC DISTRESS DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC
RESPONSE NEEDED BY APRIL 17TH
Dear ZAGBA Members, As we all know, the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress (WZC) 2022 will be held in New York City and, being the neighboring association, we hope that we can get involved and help WZC and FEZANA during this major world event. WZC 2022’s theme, “Bridging the Global Zarathushti Existence,” aims to strengthen connections, concepts, and…
ZAGBA April 11 2021 – 2nd outreach/social discussion
Dear ZAGBA community, ZAGBA board will host the 2nd ZAGBA community outreach social/discussion on Date: April 11, 2021 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST Topics of discussion · FEZANA President – Arzan Sam Wadia Meet and greet · ZAGBA Annual Overview · Q & A/Socializing Topic: ZAGBA virtual social hour Time: Apr 11, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom…
ZAGBA community outreach social/discussion
Dear ZAGBA community, ZAGBA board will host the 1st ZAGBA community outreach social/discussion on Date: Sunday March 7, 2021 Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm Topics of discussion · COVID-19/Vaccination – Shiavax Cowasji · Impact of COVID-19 – Nauzar Vimadalal · Travel and COVID-19? Zoom link information: Time: Mar 7, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 811 873 3018…
NAVROZE CELEBRATION WITH FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT – Saturday March 20, 2021
Dear ZAGBA community,
Let’s celebrate Navroze together with some Food and Music!
ZAGBA has planned a virtual evening of ENTERTAINMENT by a professional musician on Saturday March 20, 2021 from 7:00pm – 900pm, followed by social hour and announcements via Zoom.
Now about FOOD! Here are the details:
Pick Up Point: Paradise Biryani Pointe, 1689 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: Between 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Options: Non-Vegetarian & Vegetarian
Cost: Member: $10 per person & Non-Member: $20 per person
Non-Vegetarian Option includes: Mutton (goat) biryani, Chicken tikka masala, 2 pieces of Naan, 2 Samosas, kachubar and 2 Ras Malais.
Vegetarian Option includes: Vegetable biryani, vegetable Manchurian, 2 pieces of Naan, 2 Samosas, Kachubar and Ras Malai.
NOTE: The food will be packaged per order and individuals/families will need to arrange to pick up the food from Paradise Biryani Pointe in Lowell.
An evite will be sent shortly to RSVP and send the payment no later than March 10, 2021 either by paypal.com or check to Pria Sarma.
Be safe and we look forward to seeing you all virtually.
Warm regards,
ZAGBA Board
ZAGBA Directory
Dear ZAGBA community, We hope that you are enjoying your summer and all of you are staying healthy. A couple of our youth members, Zinara Dubash and Julia Talavia, are helping us to update the ZAGBA Directory. As some of you may know, the last ZAGBA Directory was published in 2014. With so many changes…
ZAGBA VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT
TRIVIA NIGHT Hosted by: ZAGBA Saturday, January 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET Virtual event Happy New Year 2021 and wishing you all the best for the year. Our 1st event of the year is the ZAGBA VIRTUAL TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT. This will be hosted by a professional organization. Date: Saturday January 23 Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm EVITE RSVP is…
Calendar 2021
Dear ZAGBA Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce that we are planning to have the ZAGBA calendar this year that will be from April 2021 to March 2022. The ZAGBA calendar has photographs and captions of our community and their extended families and friends on specific dates. The calendar includes national and international holidays and…
Book Review: Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March
Murder in Old Bombay: A Mystery Hardcover by Nev March (Author) Review by Rita Kapadia Nev March writes with an elegant flair. Her vocabulary is fluid and words like “dapper” are from the old Bombay Parsi lingo. The scenes of old Bombay on the front cover are almost true life of that era. The bazaar with Indian traders…
URGENT APPEAL FROM WZO US REGION
World Zoroastrian Organization, U.S. Region Ltd. 6943 Fieldstone Drive, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527-5295 Phone: (630) 654-8828 . Fax: (630) 654-8838 . kayomehta@aol.com AN APPEAL FOR ZOROASTRIANS IN ECONOMIC DISTRESS DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC Zarathushtis in India are continuing to suffer severely from the brunt and after effects of the Corona virus. WZO Trust, India has…
Save the dates
Dear ZAGBA community, We hope your families and you are staying safe. The ZAGBA board has the following announcements and information on upcoming events. Save the Date Sunday August 16 · Virtual prayers led by Farhad Panthaki during the day via Zoom · Meeting at Millennium park in West Roxbury -4:00pm-4:30pm · It will be nice to…
ZAGBA Jashan October 18, 2020
Dear ZAGBA community, A friendly reminder –Sunday October 18 at 4:30pm we will have a virtual Jashan performed by Farhad Panthaki, The event will be approximately 1 hour including a few ZAGBA announcements. The zoom link information is as follows https://zoom.us/j/8118733018 Meeting ID: 811 873 3018 Dial: +1 669 900 6833 +1 646 876 9923 855 880 1246 (Toll Free)…
Calendar
Dear ZAGBA community, Thank you for taking the time to submit your calendar photo submissions and calendar purchase requests. Given the current situation with COVID, ZAGBA’s board has decided to postpone the calendar printing for 2020. We will be printing the calendars for March 2021. The current submissions will remain for the 2021 calendar unless you wish…
Start Spreading The News: 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022
12th WORLD ZOROASTRIAN CONGRESS NEW YORK, USA JULY 2022 1- 4 The 12th World Zoroastrian Congress will be hosted by ZAGNY (Zoroastrian Associaiton of Greater New York) a FEZANA member association (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America.The 12WZC will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City from July 1 – 4, 2022. FIND…
WZCC NY VIRTUAL MEETING WITH MIRA MEHTA -SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 10:30-11:30am EST USA
Mira Mehta is the daughter of Cyrus & Satu Mehta who are long standing members of ZAGBA WZCC NEW YORK CHAPTER INVITES YOU TO A SCHEDULED ZOOM MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKER MIRA MEHTA JOINING US FROM NIGERIADATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM NEW YORK TIME 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM MUMBAI,…
ZAGBA’s VIRTUAL TALENT FEST – MAY 9TH
ZAGBA’S TALENT FEST SCHEDULE Dear ZAGBA community and friends, We are pleased to hold ZAGBA’s 1st Virtual talent fest on Saturday May 9th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. We are delighted to have 6 performances. Please join us. We thank Daryush Mehta for providing the zoom link. The meeting will start with an opening Prayer led by Farhad Panthaki….
COVID-19: Relief & Rehabilitation of Zoroastrians In India
FEZANA would like to share a write-up and appeal from the WZO Trust Funds in India. This gives an update of the steps they are taking to coordinate a massive effort to help out Zarathushtis affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. FEZANA has collaborated with WZO Trust Funds India on numerous occassions and we urge our…
ZAGBA Scholarship Awards 2021
Outstanding High School Student Award And High School Student Recognition Award ZAGBA Education Subcommittee is accepting applications for the annual ZAGBA Scholarship Awards from the Zoroastrian students belonging to the ZAGBA organization. Two awards (Outstanding High School Student Award and High School Student Recognition Award) are presented each year at Pateti/Navroze event in August. Both…
Request for funds for emergency meals in Middlesex County, MA – information about meal packing COVID 19
Dear ZAGBA Community, As you all know, due to this unfortunate Pandemic, people have lost their jobs and small businesses are closing shop. Families are struggling and going hungry across the world Focusing on our own state, the cities and towns in MA, esp. in the Middlesex county are suffering the most. The food pantries…
Eat, Live and Pray. A celebration of Zarthushti Culture and Cuisine a recipe book from FEZANA
Dear Members of ZAGBA, However much havoc COVID 19 has caused it has also given us a gift, the gift of time through the lock down, to utilize that time in creative ways to explore new hobbies, new passions, experiment with new recipes. In that spirit of sharing and providing materials to keep us all…
Connect against Covid
Dear ZAGBA community, This is a message from Myra and Jasmin Bhathena. Support for the cause is greatly appreciated. In addition both Myra and Jasmin have a small segment that will be aired today – Monday April 20, 2020 on WCVB – Channel 5 – at 4:15pm. See here – https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-for-good-andover-teen-collects-devices-to-address-isolation-facing-covid-19-patients/32213076 Message from Myra I hope you are…
Parsi Natak – Madan Ni Mansik Hospital
Dear Zagba community This Natak is going to be shown on Youtube at 7 pm on Saturday 18 April and then will remain open to watch for 24 hours. Please circulate to your Parsi group. Parsi Natak Madan Ni Mansik Hospital Parsi Natak Madan Ni Mansik Hospital – YouTube Premieres Apr 18, 2020 This link to…
Daily Tandorosti Prayers
First and foremost, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. As we begin what is typically a time of celebration for both the beginning of spring and the scenery of flowering buds, we hope for the most expeditious slowing of this pandemic and for visible signs of recovery. Along with the rest…
Soothe The Soul: Zarathushti Prayers and Monajats During COVID-19 Recording
NORTH AMERICASunday April 5th 2020 10:00 PM EASTERN7:00 PM PACIFICINDIAMonday April 6th 2020 7:30 AM Join FEZANA and Zarathushtis worldwide for SOOTHE THE SOULA virtual gathering of prayer, song and spirit in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. See YouTube During these uncertain times, a few FEZANA members want to bring the Zoroastrian community together virtually in…
Virtual gathering Navroze/Nowruz – Haft Seen e-Table by ZAGBA
Dear ZAGBA community and friends, We are a resourceful community and will be hosting a special virtual gathering to celebrate Navroze/Nowruz. Our children have been hard at work preparing their Haft Seen Table presentation, which will now be an e-Table! Join us 6:00–7:00 pm on Saturday, March 21st. No RSVP necessary. Program · Welcome and Prayers · Haft Seen…
Hamā Anjuman Prayers for Naurooz In English, Farsi and Gujarati
by Soli Dastur Hello all Tele Class friends: Hamā Anjuman Prayers for Naurooz In English, Farsi and Gujarati In 2010, then FEZANA President Rustom Kevala requested a Naurooz Committee to create some Hamaa Anjuman prayers for the whole gathering to pray together during Naurooz days. I was volunteered to create these prayers in a book…
8th North American Zarathushti Congress (NAZC)
The Zoroastrian Association of Houston is proud to host the 18th North American Zarathushti Congress (NAZC) to be held in Houston, Texas from December 29th, 2020 thru January 1st, 2021. It is our utmost pleasure and honor to personally invite you, your families, friends and all your community members to attend our Zarathushti Congress. The NAZC…
NAVROZE EVENT 2020 – Cancelled
NAVROZE EVENT 2020
Happy Birthday ZAGBA
February 15th: ZAGBA’s Birthday
Prof Jenny Rose Book
Between Boston and Bombay: Cultural and Commercial Encounters of Yankees and Parsis, 1771–1865 Hardcover – November 6, 2019 by Jenny Rose (Author) Editors Note: Sometime back Prof Jenny Rose had a exhibition at the PEM in Salem, MA. A few of our ZAGBA members had made it to the museum to meet her. It was freezing and Peabody Essex…
ZAGBA planned events 2020
Dear ZAGBA Community, Due to the rapidly changing situation regarding the COVID-19 virus in the past few days, ZAGBA committee has to cancel the up-coming March 21 -Navroz function and the Game night planned for April 2020. We hope to host them in the near future. If you have paid for the Navroz event we…
WZCC Award
Two members of the ZAGBA community recently received professional awards from the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC): Cyrus F. Hirjibehedin was named the Outstanding Zarathushti Professional of the Year and Mira C. Mehta was named Outstanding Zarathushti Social Entrepreneur of the year. The awards were officially announced at the WZCC’s Global Conclave, held in…
Z Games 2020 Registration Opens
Z Games 2020 Registration Opens
https://www.zgames2020.com/
ZAGBA Endowment Appeal
Dear Friends,Season’s Greetings! It is the season of giving and we invite you make to make ZAGBA Endowment a partof your annual giving tradition. The ZAGBA Endowment was created about five years ago. ZAGBA uses the Endowment to providescholarships to our college-going youth, critical assistance to the needy, and finding for communitybuilding projects and charitable…
Chaplain at Harvard University
We would like to recognize Daryush Mehta and all his contributions to the ZAGBA community. It is with great humility that I represent the Zoroastrian community as a Chaplain at Harvard University. Dr. Cyrus Mehta has diligently represented the Zoroastrian community in this capacity for 15 years, and I am honored to continue his good…
2019 Annual Harvard Interfaith Thanksgiving Meal-packaging Service Project
Dear ZAGBA volunteersSpecial THANK YOU for bringing your energy last weekend…and for many of you, year after year after year! Without each and every one of you, we would not be able to pull this off and provide so much to families in need. A few pics attached. If you took any, feel free to…
Parsi Shopping List
Shopping for parsi wedding items, Ses etc. Tailors for Daglis. Wedding Sari. Click HERE for the list.
2019 Annual Jashan and Gahambar Celebrations
Please help ZAGBA and send in photos of this event.
ZAGBA’s Trip to the Dar-e-Mehr, Suffern, NY
Photos from a community day trip to the ZAGNY Dar-e-Mehr in Suffern, NY. Besides ZAGNY and ZAPANJ, this year the ZAMWI community also joined us.
2019 Promo for the FEZANA Journal
2019 Promo for the FEZANA Journal
A Note From Our Youth – 7WZYC
Photo (L to R): Nasreen Bhumgara, Ariana Bakhtyari & Cherag Kapadia A Note From Our Youth – 7WZYC July Fourth is a holiday spent with friends and family. This year, we were able to celebrate the week of July Fourth with new friends from around the world when we attended the 7th World Zoroastrian Youth…
ZAGBA 2019 Shahenshai New Year
August 24 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Saturday). First Parish Church United 48 Main Street Westford, MA 01886 It is our pleasure to invite the ZAGBA Community and their family and friends on August 24, 2019 – Shahenshahi New Year Function. We have planned an evening of fun with some entertainment and of course delicious food. …
Dr Cyrus F. Hirjibehedin Presented Royal Microscopical Society Medal for Scanning Probe Microscopy
by Arzan Wadia @ Parsi Khabar We are thrilled to share the news that our dear friend Cyrus F. Hirjibehedin received the Royal Microscopy Society (RMS) Gold Medal in Manchester, UK on July 2, 2019 for his work in STM microscopy when he was at University College of London at the London Center of Nanotechnology….
ZAGBA youth attending the 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress
Meet our ZAGBA youth headed to California to attend the 7th WZYC from July 1 – 6 2019 Nasreen Bhumgara is going to be a Pre-Med student at the University of Maryland Cherag Kapadia works at Raytheon Inc. and is looking forward to learning more about our culture and religion while meeting fellow Zoroastrians at…
ZAGBA Community Calendar 2019 – 2020
Dear Zagba members, Some of you have reached out that you would like to submit photos and sponsor a calendar spot. Please submit your photos and requests no later than June 30th to ensure that they can be included in the calendar. Calendars are available for sale at $15 per Calendar, or you can buy 3 Calendars for $40. You must order…
Picnic
Dear Zagba Community, We will be hosting the Zagba Picnic/Biking event at the Millenium Park, 300 Gardner Street, West Roxbury on Saturday June 22 2019 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to enjoy the outdoors for a picnic, riding with your bikes on the loop and/or walking on the trails. Families and…
Daryush Mehta at the WZCC AGM & Global Meet
Our own ZAGBA Daryush Mehta attended the WZCC AGM in Florida and was an invited guest. WZCC AGM AND GLOBAL MEET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA. May 1-5, 2019. Highlights16th May, 2019 The concept of hosting a joint WZCC & FEZANA AGM came up in 2017. It was discussed with the Central Florida WZCC Chapter and FEZANA Small…
Zoroastrian Shark Tank Competition
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AT A WORLD ZOROASTRIAN YOUTH CONGRESS !! WZCC YOUTH Wing along with 7WZYC brings youZoroastrian Shark Tank 2019 ARE YOU A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR? If yes, are you looking to get that extra capital to catapult your business into success? Apply now to the first ever WZCC Zoroastrian Shark Tank 2019 held at…
Navroze/Nowruz function on Saturday March 23, 2019
It is our pleasure to invite you all, with family and friends to the Navroze/Nowruz function on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West Street, Dedham, Ma 02026. The evening will be magical, starting with some lovely appetizers, followed by a magician/illusionist performance and delicious dinner/dessert. Please remember to renew your…
Update: Thousands of Meals packed and sent to Hurricane Victims
Dear ZAGBA Community, We are so pleased to inform you that the Meal Packing drive that was scheduled for January 27th went off very well and which would not have been possible without your tremendous support, whether by way of donations and/or volunteer help. It was overwhelming to see every one’s enthusiasm, generosity in giving…
Game Night – February 9, 2019
Dear ZAGBA Community, ZAGBA has organized a fun-filled Game Night, for all ages to enjoy. Below are the details on the event, including the menu, fees. Where: Temple Shalom Emeth, 16 Lexington St., Burlington, MA 01803When: Saturday February 9, 2019Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm Evening Program 6:00-6:30pm Meet Greet, Appetizers** & non-alcoholic drinks 6:30-8:00pm Games 8:00-8:45pm Pizza and Salad, Dessert** 8:45-9:45pm Games 9:45-10:00pm Clean Up**Menu option: You are welcome…
Sarosh nu Patru Prayers
Please see message below from Firoza Panthaki and her family on the passing away of her dear beloved mom (Firoza is also an ex-President of the ZAGBA Board and she and Farhad are very active members of the community). ZAGBA Board members are saddened to send this message on her behalf and sends to Firoza…
FEZANA update
Photo: L to R: Roshni Kapadia Hirjibehedin, Cyrus Hirjibehedin, Nazneen Vimadalal, Zubin Talavia, Pria Antia and Anahita Dastur Submitted by Nazneen Vimadalal – Zoroastrian Association of the Greater Boston Area (ZAGBA) On August 25, 2018 at the Zoroastrian Association of the Greater Boston Area (ZAGBA) Shahenshai Navroze function, Cyrus Hirjibehedin was recognized for receiving the…
Zainab Mughal: Toddler with cancer spurs hunt for rare blood
Zainab Mughal: Toddler with cancer spurs hunt for rare blood. A two-year-old US girl who needs several blood transfusions to fight cancer has spurred a global campaign to search for compatible donors. Zainab Mughal has one of the rarest blood types in the world, which makes it difficult to treat her condition. Campaigners say more…
FEZANA – Medical Appeal for Iyanaa Zubin Daruwalla
Dear ZAGBA Community, Please see below a very moving appeal from a father to help his daughter. ZAGBA Board urges you all to please read this appeal and donate if you can, for this very noble and genuine cause. (Link is below, if you wish to donate) Thank you. Warm wishes, ZAGBA…
ZAGBA Sponsored-Pine Street Inn Dinner for the Homeless
Dear ZAGBA Community, ZAGBA is organizing a meal serving volunteer event at the Pine Street Inn (homeless shelter) in Boston. Thanks to the generous donation by Andrea Gabert and Daryush Mehta, we will be able to provide a healthy nutritious dinner at the Pine Street Inn to approx. 300-350 people. DATE: Sunday, October 28th. TIME: …
Upcoming Volunteering Events – Please note the Dates
Dear ZAGBA Community, Please note the upcoming Volunteering opportunities. Individual emails will follow eventually, for each event noted below with full details. Event 1: Pine Street Inn, Boston, MA – Sunday, October 28th, 2018: . 4:00 pm till 6:30 pm. ZAGBA will be sponsoring a Volunteering event on Sunday, October 28th at the Pine…
Gahambar 2018
Dear ZAGBA Community: It is our pleasure to invite you and your family & friends to the 2018 Annual Jashan and Gahambar Celebrations (Jashan ceremony followed by Dinner). We will start the Jashan promptly at 4:40 PM. Please be mindful of the time and plan to arrive by 4:30 pm to minimize disruption during the prayer ceremony….
2018 Shahenshai New Year Function – August 25
PHOTOS and VIDEOS are in! See Gallery UPDATE: Please note that we have the hall from 5:30-10:30 and instead of 6:30 as the start we ask that folks show up around 6 pm to partake in the social hour and appetizers. Address is: First Parish Church United 48 Main Street Westford, MA 01886…
What’s New? FEZANA Spring Issue 2018
Book review : by Jamshed Kapadia In Hot Blood—The Nanavati Case that shook India By Bachi Karkaria “Emerging Leaders” by Edul Daver & Yasmin Pavri Leaders provide a Vision : They set a direction to accomplish objectives and then align people & goals by providing motivation, inspiration and incentives. They look for incremental successes which…
FEZANA Spring Issue 2018: Emerging Leader Daryush Mehta
DARYUSH MEHTA, CAMBRIDGE, MA (35-45 YRS) Daryush has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and a PhD in Speech & Hearing, Bioscience, and Technology from MIT. He has received several awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and won the Hamdan International Presenter Award at the 45th Annual Symposium of The Voice…
FEZANA Spring Issue 2018: Book review by Jamshed Kapadia
In Hot Blood—The Nanavati Case that shook India By Bachi Karkaria; reviewed by Jamshed Kapadia Pps: 302 Price: Rs. 699 Publisher: Juggernaut Books ISBN: 978-93-8622-827-7 “In Hot Blood” is a true story of love, honor, infidelity, and deceit. This real-life drama has all the key elements of a best-seller fiction—a hero who spent months on…
FEZANA Spring Issue 2018: Emerging Leader Cyrus Hirjibehedin
CYRUS HIRJIBEHEDIN, NEWTON, MA (35 – 45 YRS) Cyrus obtained his B.S. in Physics & Computer Science from Stanford University and an M.A & M.Phil and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Cyrus joined the IBM Almaden Research Center as a Postdoctoral Scientist. He taught at UCLA as Assistant & Associate Professor before moving to University College…
Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani passes away
Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) announces with great sorrow that our beloved Prof. Kaikhosrov Irani (KD and Keku to his associates and close friends) passed away on June 29, 2017 at the age of 95. Condolences may be sent to his niece Zarine Weil, zbweil@comcast.com and Zarine’s son Darius Weil, darius.weil@gmail.com. At Prof….
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