East Meadow Mah Jongg Players Invited to Mah Jongg Marathon at Museum of Jewish Heritage

The Museum of Jewish Heritage --A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, hosts a Mah Jongg Marathon on Feb. 6 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in conjunction with the wildly popular exhibit Project Mah Jongg,  extended through Feb. 27.

Participants will pay a $25 registration fee and will get sponsors to support them in their efforts. The structure of the event will resemble that of a walk-a-thon, but no carb-loading is required. The suggested minimum donation per sponsor is $18. All proceeds will benefit the Museum.

The event will include special theme hours, prizes and the chance to chat or play a hand or two with some very special guests, including illustrator and author Maira, whose work is featured in Project Mah Jongg. Snacks will be available for purchase.

Participants are encouraged to register online (www.projectmahjongg.com) and set up a personal fundraising page. Participants may also register by phone. Players may register alone or with a team. Single players will be matched with other players of their own level. All levels are welcome. Participants can play for as little or as long a time as they wish. 

Ivy Barsky, Deputy Director of the Museum, said, “We encourage all mah jongg enthusiasts to put the chili in the crock pot in the morning and celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with us. It is better the longer it simmers, and we have a fantastic day planned that will end in time for kick off.” 

For more information please visit mahjongg@mhjnyc.org.