Mahjong at SIJCC
Join our American Mahjong community!
We offer monthly drop-in nights, beginner-friendly lessons, and competitive tournaments.
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Mahjong Open Play
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.
Monthly | 7 - 9 PM | The Box at SIJCC
Doors open at 6:30 for socializing - game play begins at 7 pm!
Upcoming 2026 Dates:
Thursday July 23rd
Wednesday August 26th
Wednesday September 23rd
Thursday November 5th
American Mahjong Intermediate Workshop
Sunday August 9th | 1 pm - 4 pm
We assume you know the basics, now take a deeper dive into strategy.
The workshop will include strategic hand selection, Charleston mastery, defensive play, and backup hands.
*This workshop is for people that already know how to play Mahjong. If you're looking to learn, please email curt@sijcc.net to get on the waitlist for our next session of classes starting in October.
Prerequisites:
Students must already be able to arrange their tiles, understand the basic mechanics of picking and discarding, decipher the National Mah Jongg League card, and play a game with minimal assistance.
Admission:
$60 for members
$75 for non-members
Curious about an SIJCC Membership? Click here! Memberships start as low as $8/month!
Refund Policy:
Admission is fully refundable up to two weeks prior to the event (07/26/26).
Location: SIJCC in Silverlake
🅿️ Free parking lot!
📍 Use address: 4214 Effie Street to access the lot and entrance
Questions? Email Curt@sijcc.net.
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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.
