Fifty years of history
One roof, every tradition, equally honored
JCA exists to preserve and share Jain religious and cultural heritage for its community — and to do it in a way few Jain centers attempt, by uniting Shvetambar Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, Digambar, and Shrimad Rajchandra practice under a single roof, with equal reverence for each.
Fifty years ago, a handful of families gathered in a Manhattan apartment. Today, five traditions worship under one roof — and every member is part of what comes next.
The Board of Trustees, Jain Center of AmericaBoard of Trustees
The Board sets policy and holds the Center in trust for the membership.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee runs day-to-day operations between General Body Meetings.
Honoring those who sustain JCA
Service Award recipients
| 2025 Seva Award | Illustrative name — not a published record |
| 2024 Seva Award | Illustrative name — not a published record |
Lifetime Supporters
| Illustrative name | Since 2001 |
| Illustrative name | Since 2009 |
Policies & financial statements
JCA reports to its membership at the annual General Body Meeting each December, and publishes its governing documents for any member to review.
Visit, call, or write
— no appointment needed to stop by.
Getting here
43-11 Ithaca Street sits in Elmhurst, Queens. Street parking is available nearby, with an overflow lot open on festival days.
