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 Night
Monthly | 7 - 9 PM | The Box at SIJCC
Upcoming 2026 Dates:
Thursday, May 14th
Wednesday, June 17th
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 night is FREE for SIJCC Members and $10 for Non-Members.
Want to learn how to play American mahjong? Check out our 4-Part Beginner’s Course.
First Annual American Mahjong Mini-Tournament at SIJCC
Saturday, June 6th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In celebration of the one year anniversary of Mahjong at SIJCC, we're hosting our first American Mahjong Tournament!!
2 timed rounds, with 4 games each
Expect each hand to take 15-18 minutes
SNACKS AND PRIZES PROVIDED!
Location: SIJCC in Silverlake
🅿️ Free parking lot!
📍 Use address: 4214 Effie Street to access the lot and entrance
We will be playing by National Mah Jongg League rules. Please bring your 2026 card.
Cost:
SIJCC Members: $20
Non-Members: $35
Enter your Member ID for access to the member price. Curious about an SIJCC Membership? Click here! Memberships start as low as $8/month!
This tournament is celebrating one year of mahjong at the SIJCC. We offer monthly drop-in play for those already in the know, and quarterly lesson series for beginners. Over 100 players are already part of our mahjong community. Come join us!
Registration will close on May 31st.
Tournament Registration & Refund Policy
Cancellations made by May 31st, 2026 are eligible for a full refund.
Learn How to Play American Mahjong - April 2026
A 4-Part Beginner Series at SIJCC
Learn about the history of American 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 with 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.
By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to join our monthly mahjong nights!
Cost:
SIJCC Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Curious about an SIJCC Membership? Click here! Memberships start as low as $8/month!
Thursdays, April 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM (Full)
OR
7:00 - 9:00 PM (Full)
Class full? Email Curt@sijcc.net to get on the waiting list. Please let us know which class time you prefer.
Dates:
Lesson 1 - April 9 (mandatory)
Lesson 2 - April 16
Lesson 3 - April 23
Lesson 4 - April 30
Location: SIJCC in Silverlake
🅿️ Free parking lot!
📍 Use address: 4214 Effie Street to access the lot and entrance
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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.
