Mah Jongg and Jewish History

**_This program is only open to members of the JCC and/or 60 & Better
Center._**_ You can learn more about our 60 & Better Center
_(https://mayersonjcc.org/60-and-better/) _ or contact Melissa
Shrimplin at _513.761.7500 ext. 1218.

The history of Mah Jongg is deeply intertwined with the Jewish community,
particularly in the United States. The game, which originated in China, was
brought to America by Joseph Babcock in the early 20th century. Babcock
changed the numbers on the tiles to numerals familiar to Americans and
introduced Mah Jongg to the American market. Come learn Mah Jongg’s evolution
from a Chinese gambling game to a symbol of Jewish American identity and the
game’s enduring cultural significance.

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