Mah jongg, the Chinese tile game brought to America in the 1920s and adopted by Jewish women, has a new life. The jury is still out on what caused this current mahj explosion. A retreat from screens? Post 2020 lockdown social needs? Some really good marketing from a brand in Dallas? Whatever it is, the internet is fully stocked with everything you could ever want, whether you’ve been playing since your mom taught you in the 1970s or you just learned last week.
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Chagim Tile Set
An adorable Jewish tile set that keeps the traditional suits (if you know, you know).
Speaking from experience, these socks work 50% of the time — but pulling them out as gifts for your mahj group will surprise and delight everyone, guaranteed.
Can someone please buy us these mahjong jeans when they come back in stock?
Mahjongg Pasta
...or if your group is a bit more low key, maybe a sub-ten dollar bag of carbs would make a better hostess gift.
For the DIYers: a little extra oomph at your next mahj night.
The history of mah jongg is complicated and fascinating. This book is a master class.
A beautiful book to display on your coffee table — if it’s not being used for mahj.
Dip your toe into mahj lit — or maybe start a book club component with your mahj group?
Magazine enthusiasts rejoice! A quarterly magazine focusing on all things mahj is here, and it is spectacular.
