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Leadership Support for digital media at The Contemporary Jewish Museum is generously provided by the Jim Joseph Foundation.
One of our most popular events is when Mahj Club comes to The Museum, teaching American-style Mah Jongg to anyone who wants to learn! In connection with our exhibition on Mah Jongg, we asked its members (and teacher) how they became interested in the game.
Since the 1920s, the game of mah jongg has ignited the popular imagination with its beautiful tiles, mythical origins, and communal spirit. It is a game more widely known than played or understood, and it is a true cultural hybrid. With roots in China, it made a lasting impression on American audiences and became closely linked with Jewish women beginning in the 1930s. The exhibition explores the fascinating history of the game; its impact on cultural identity, fashion and style; and explores connections between Chinese and Jewish cultures. Project Mah Jongg was curated and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York.
Leadership Support for digital media at The Contemporary Jewish Museum is generously provided by the Jim Joseph Foundation.
Project Mah Jongg was curated and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York. The exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the National Mah Jongg League. Additional support is provided by Sylvia Hassenfeld and 2wice Arts Foundation. Exhibition design by Abbott Miller, Pentagram.
Supporting sponsorship for The CJM’s presentation has been provided by Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank, Gloria and Jack Clumeck, and Fred M. Levin and Nancy Livingston, The Shenson Foundation, in memory of Ben and A. Jess Shenson.