Building Hours:Mah Jongg at the J
American Mah Jongg is an exciting four-player tile game with Chinese origins. Using 152 tiles depicting Chinese characters and symbols, players pick and discard in turn to form combinations found on the National Mah Jongg League’s annual card of hands. Strategy, skill and luck are needed to be the first player to complete a hand and declare “Mah Jongg!”
| Events |
Mah Jongg Madness: Holiday Edition
Sunday, December 13 | 9:30am-1:30pm
Ages: 13+
Non-Members/Participants: $55 | JCC Members: $45
Bring your friends and spend a morning playing Mah Jongg! Games will be played following the National Mah Jongg League rules. We will match you with players at the same level of play! Each player must register individually. Enjoy three rounds of play (9-12 games), continental breakfast, light refreshments, prizes for the top winners and holiday surpises!
Mahj in the Mountains Woodloch Weekend Retreat
Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7
Woodloch Pines Resort (731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428)
Join the JCC at the award-winning Woodloch Pines Resort for a two-day, exclusive mahjong retreat! Soak in the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying shared meals, great friends, unforgettable fun, and of course… endless mahjong.
| Classes |
Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Fridays, 10/16 & 10/30 | 10am-12pm SOLD OUT
(Instructor: Tracy)
Wednesdays, 10/14 & 10/21 | 5:30-8:30pm
(Instructor: Christopher)
Non-Members/Participants: $150 | JCC Members: $125
Come have fun and learn to play American Mah Jongg, an exciting four-player tile game with Chinese origins. Using 152 tiles depicting Chinese characters and symbols, players pick and discard in turn to form combinations found on the National Mah Jongg League's annual card of hands. Strategy, skill and luck are needed to be the first player to complete a hand and declare "Mah Jongg!" This 2-session class will be taught in person at the JCC of the Lehigh Valley. The current National Mah Jongg League card is included in the price.
Private classes available upon request at your home, club, or the JCC. Contact Tracy Sussman at [email protected] for more information.
| Just for Fun |
Leisure Game of Mah Jongg
Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm | Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm
Sundays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Reservations Required
Price: $5 | JCC Members/Participants: Free
Come and play a leisure game of Mah Jongg! It’s more than just a fun game, Mah Jongg is a great ways to sharpen your mental acuity and socialize. Reservations are required to secure your seat at the table (available up to two weeks in advance).
| Mah Jongg Card Orders |
Regular Print: $16
Large Print: $18
Same price as ordering through the National Mah Jongg League and a portion of the sales will benefit scholarships for children to attend Early Childhood Education and Camp programs at the JCC. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. Checks should be made payable to the JCC of the Lehigh Valley.
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Contact
Tracy Sussman ([email protected]) | 610-435-3571
