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Beginner Mah Jongg | Monday, November 4th - |
What Were The Words of God? | Tuesday, November 19th - 1:15 - 2:15 PM |
Beginner Mah Jongg
Mondays | November 4 – December 2 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $100/member | $110/public
Skip Date: November 18
Come have fun and learn to play American Mah Jongg, an exciting four-player tile game with Chinese origins. Using 152 tiles depicting Chinese characters and symbols, players pick and discard in turn to form combinations found on the National Mah Jongg League’s annual card of hands. Strategy, skill and luck are needed to be the first player to complete a hand and declare “Mah Jongg!” This 4-session class will be taught in person at the Bender JCC by Jamie Grauer.
*Space limited to 8 participants per class.
*You will need to purchase a Mah Jongg card prior for the class. Cards can be purchased here.
For more information or to register go to contact Marcie Blackman at mblackman@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3808.
All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.
What Were The Words of God?
Tuesday, November 19th
1:15 - 2:15 PM
This illustrated lecture will highlight differences between what is called the “Masoretic” Bible Jews use today, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible known as the Septuagint, sacred texts among the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Pentateuch used by Israel’s Samaritans.
The presentation will also put into context how our ancestors apprehended the sacred writings that were pluriform in their time. Donald will also examine the role scribes played in reproducing, harmonizing, and changing these texts. All are welcome.
Program can also be accessed on Zoom.
For more information, contact Jay Doniger at jndoniger@gmail.com or 301-442-8690.