Mah Jongg Mondays are serving up more than bams and cracks

by | Jul 10, 2025 | It's a Wrap, Latest News

Meets every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday (except holidays), Sandler Family Campus

Mah Jongg Mondays are going strong.

Stephanie Calliott and Amy Levy have presented and entertained at some fantastic teaching sessions—with more to follow. Nearly 30 enthusiastic women have joined in to learn the game, and the energy has been nothing short of fun, dynamic, and contagious.

Those who weren’t available for the summer sessions might have another opportunity, as there’s talk of evening classes in the fall.
The dynamic duo—Calliott and Levy—have been guiding their students through the game one step at a time, including teaching The Charleston like pros. It’s been laughs, learning, and the occasional case of Mah Jonggnesia (that moment when you forget what tile was just picked up).

In addition to the teaching group, more than 100 women are signed up for open play—109, to be exact!

Jokers are flying, tiles are clicking, and someone may or may not have hit the Joker Jackpot (you know who you are).

The concept of Mah Jongg Mondays started a couple of months ago with an idea from Amy Levy—and thanks to her spark, it’s blossomed into exciting and successful gatherings at the Sandler Family Campus. Every week, more players are pulling up a chair.

The word is out—Mah Jongg Mondays is the place to be.

Got Maj envy and want to join on the fun?

  1. Sign up on the TEAM REACH App (it’s a red square with a T in the center)
  2. Enter the group code “BamCrack2025” and click “join.”
  3. Click on the “JCC Mahj Group” to open the page and you’re in.
  4. Click the “settings” icon in the top right corner (looks like a spiked wheel) and enter your experience level in the “role/also known as section: seasoned, intermediate, beginner).
  5. Then, click the “calendar” icon to select the lessons (available in the fall) and games you’re interested in. RSVP (yes, no, maybe) when you’re available. You may change your response at any time. You may also view the other participants by clicking on the “people” icon.
    EASY as that.

For additional information, contact Amy Levy at momofjnsb@cox.net, Stephanie Calliott at sacinva@aol.com, or Linda Ausch lausch@ujft.org.