On Sunday, Feb. 6, from noon to 6 p.m. the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will be hosting a Mah Jongg Marathon in conjunction with the wildly popular exhibit, Project Mah Jongg, extended through February 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 — no carb-loading required. The suggested minimum donation per sponsor is $18. All proceeds will benefit the Museum.
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Melissa Martens, the exhibition’s curator, said, “Since the 1920s, mah jongg has been used by Americans for both entertainment and philanthropic purposes. Mah jongg is still the perfect way to have a great time while supporting a cause you believe in.”
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.
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Participants are encouraged to register online at 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 contact mahjongg@mjhnyc.org.
About the Exhibition
Project Mah Jongg is now extended through February 27. The exhibition, a favorite of visitors and critics alike, explores how the game of mah jongg has ignited the imagination with its beautiful tiles, mythical origins, and communal spirit since the 1920s. Come learn the history and meaning of the beloved game that became a Jewish-American tradition. Visit www.projectmahjongg.com for more information.
This exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the National Mah Jongg League. Additional support provided by Sylvia Kay Hassenfeld and the 2wice Arts Foundation. Exhibit design by Abbott Miller, Pentagram. New York magazine is the media partner.
About the Museum of Jewish Heritage
The Museum’s three-floor Core Exhibition educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the rich tapestry of Jewish life over the past century—before, during, and after the Holocaust. Special exhibitions include Project Mah Jongg, on view through February 27, 2011; Fire in My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, on view through August 7, 2011; and The Morgenthaus: A Legacy of Service, on view through September 5, 2011. It is also home to the award-winning Keeping History Center, an interactive visitor experience, and Andy Goldsworthy’s memorial Garden of Stones. The Museum offers visitors a vibrant public program schedule in its Edmond J. Safra Hall and receives general operating support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
