Temple Emanuel Sisterhood Presents 2 Events with Visiting Mah Jongg Historian Gregg Swain Ph.D.

Name: Temple Emanuel Sisterhood Presents 2 Events with Visiting Mah Jongg Historian Gregg Swain Ph.D.
Start: 2025-06-07T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Temple Emanuel

Schedule

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Temple Emanuel | Greensboro, NC

If you are in the Greensboro, NC or surrounding area we would love for you to attend 2 Mah Jongg events that will be offered at Temple Emanuel which is hosted by Temple Emanuel Sisterhood.
Presenting 2 great events will be Visiting Scholar, Author and Mah Jongg Historian Gregg Swain, Ph.D.
On Saturday, June 7th at 7pm she will present THE ART OF THE TILE. Gregg will teach us aspects of Chinese culture and history through the art of the game pieces. There will also be time for book signing. Event includes a dessert reception. $ 36.00
On Sunday, June 8th at 10 am she will present MAH JONGG: FROM CHINA TO THE WORLD. Gregg traces the history of mah jongg from its earliest beginnings in China to its importance in the lives of players today. We’ll learn how mah jongg plays a role in many countries and how the game has shaped lives. Event includes brunch. $ 36.00
Afterwards, we will play Mah Jongg!
There will be items for purchase and raffle items. All proceeds will support Temple Emanuel Sisterhood ongoing Mah Jongg programming.
Special thanks for organizational support from Beth David Synagogue Sisterhood and Yellow Mountain Imports
BIO
Gregg Swain is an internationally known Mah Jongg historian, and co-author of Mah Jongg – The Art of the Game, American Mah Jongg for Everyone, and Mah Jongg is For the Birds. A graduate of Smith College with a degree in Art History, she earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Baylor University. She was drawn to mahjong because of the beautiful tiles and the way the game creates community around the table. Gregg can be found teaching Beginning and Intermediate students, giving talks on all aspects of this pastime, and, if she’s lucky, playing the game with her friends. Her website, mahjongtreasures.com is the go-to source for information about mahjong art and image interpretation.
More information can be found by visiting the Temple Emanuel website: https://www.tegreensboro.org/events/mah-jongg-historian-gregg-swain-2025-06-07-19-00?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3GgBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTc6hkgoF7cukGE8tq6a8A-eRQ5tnmFHu15GTh5oYoKHi_QN_dh_YRzgCw_aem_vekzUbWMYNP5FUas3bOaLw
Please note that these are 2 events and registration is required for each day.
Sponsorship is available.
We hope to see you there!