MAH JONGG: HOW A CHINESE GAME BECAME A JEWISH TRADITION (IN-PERSON)

Have you been hearing a lot lately about Mah Jongg, and wondering what it’s all about, and why it’s often referred to as Jewish game? How did this pastime originally played by Chinese men, become a mainstay of Jewish American women’s lives? Learn how this game enriched the lives of Jewish women in the States, promoting fellowship and a sense of community. It’s no surprise others are embracing the game now as well-it’s one of the best activities for a life well-lived.

Jewish Studies programming is supported by the Fund for the Jewish Future of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and The Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Judaic Studies Educational Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.