Mahjong at SIJCC
Join our American Mahjong community!
We offer monthly drop-in nights, beginner-friendly lessons, and competitive tournaments.
Scroll below to explore all the ways to play.
Mahjong Open Play
Monthly | 7 - 9 PM | The Box at SIJCC
Doors open at 6:30 for socializing - game play begins at 7 pm!
Upcoming 2026 Dates:
Wednesday September 23rd
Thursday November 5th
Thursday December 3rd
Calling all American Mahjong players! Come join us at SIJCC for a laid-back night of tiles, strategy, and community.
Whether you're a regular player or just brushing up your game, we’d love to have you at the table. If you’ve got a Mahjong set at home, bring it along to help us keep more games going.
Let’s shuffle, build walls, and play a few great rounds together!
Mahjong open play night is FREE for SIJCC Members and $10 for Non-Members.
Learn to Play American Mahjong
A 4-Part Beginner Series at SIJCC
Learn about the history of Mahjong (and how it became known as a Jewish-American pastime), the basics of the American Mahjong set, card, and rules for playing, skills and strategies for game play, and more! By the end of the four lessons, you and your friends will have the foundation to play on your own!
IMPORTANT: All newbie attendees should plan to be present at the first lesson, as the second lesson will delve into strategy.
Fall 2026 Class Info:
Thursdays
7:00–9:00 PM
Dates:
Lesson 1 - October 22
Lesson 2 - October 29
Lesson 3 - November 5
Lesson 4 - November 12
First class is mandatory!
Location: SIJCC in Silverlake
️ Free parking lot!
Use address: 4214 Effie Street to access the lot and entrance
Cost:
SIJCC Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
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Curious about an SIJCC Membership? Click here! Memberships start as low as $8/month!
Meet your Mahjong Teachers
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Beth Rabin
Beth Rabin is a SIJCC preschool alumni mom and has taught several groups of beginning American mahjong students. She is close to achieving her goal of a strong mahjong presence on the Eastside..
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Rebecca Halpin
Rebecca Halpin is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah party planner who lives on the westside but has been involved with the SIJCC for over 15 years; in fact, she planned the first ever Bat Mitzvah in the Box! She learned American mahjong at the age of 7 and enjoys teaching beginners and advanced students all over Los Angeles, both privately and in group settings.
