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
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.
Monthly | 7 - 9 PM | The Box at SIJCC
Upcoming 2026 Dates:
Wednesday, June 17th
Thursday, July 23rd
Want to learn how to play American mahjong? Check out our 4-Part Beginner’s Course.
Learn How to Play American Mahjong
A 4-Part Beginner Series
Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm
July 16 - Aug 6th, 2026
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!
CLASS INFO:
Thursdays from 7 - 9 pm
Dates:
Lesson 1 - July 16 (mandatory)
Lesson 2 - July 23
Lesson 3 - July 30
Lesson 4 - Aug 6
Cost:
SIJCC Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Curious about an SIJCC Membership? Click here! Memberships start as low as $8/month!
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.
