Mah Jongg Mondays podcast

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Max of Mah Jongg Dec 21, 2020

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This week I welcome guest Max Bloom to the podcast platform. This young man of mahj learned how to play at age five. He started to collect sets at age twelve and now at age eighteen is buying and selling sets from the expanded collection he has accumulated. Max is a skilled player both in the Chinese and American styles of the game. Listen in and learn how this young man takes his love of the game to the max! Contact Max Bloom: Mcbloom@yahoo.com Ebay Store: mcbloom12 Cell:(503)679-7774

Robin Rackoff Shares Her Love of Mah Jongg Dec 14, 2020

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Join Fern and this week's guest Robin Rackoff. She is a long time player, learning during the era of The Beatles and bell bottoms. Robin has taught hundreds of new players and writes in Georgia publications about mah jongg. Some of you may recall Robin's recent post on MJTI! She was visiting with her almost 104 year old mah jongg loving mom and posted about that visit along with a column she wrote. Listen in to hear my discussion with this dynamic maven of mah jongg. Mah Jongg Wipes: www.mahjonggwipes.com/purchase 20% Discount code: Mondays Fern's book, Mah Jongg Mondays, can be found on Amazon or at your local independent bookseller.

The Man of Mahj Influencer: John Davis Dec 07, 2020

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Join Fern and John in this week's lively mah jongg discussion. Learn how John was lured to the tiles and how that attraction helped inspire John to create MJ Diva Magazine. Find out how two worlds collided, one being his art and the other being his love of mah jongg, creating dozens of mahj inspired products. From tournaments, Royale, to Siamese and then to on line games, nothing will stop this man of mahj from getting his daily dose of dots, craks, bams, flowers and dragons. North, south, east or west, John has all directions covered with his excitement and enthusiasm for mah jongg.

Contact John directly at: jwarrendavis71@gmail.com

You can find his products at:

mj-diva-publications.constantcontactsites.com

www.zazzle.com/store/mahj_on_my_mind/products

www.jdavisphoto.com

Mah Jongg and Aging Part Three: Ahuva Ellner's Love and Care for Her Mom Miriam and Mah Jongg Nov 30, 2020

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Join Fern and her guest Ahuva Ellner as they discuss Ahuva's love of mah jongg and her love and responsibility in caring for her mother Miriam, who suffers from Alzeheimers. Like mother, like daughter, mah jongg is a game they both share, although for Miriam it is a game of the past. Ahuva plans for the future of mah jongg meet ups in NYC, and teaching opportunities once COVID is behind us. Listen in and enjoy Fern's discussion with Ahuva.

Looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind mah jongg find? Email Ahuva and see what special items she has in her inventory. When she isn't caring for her mom Miriam she is either thinking about, playing online, or creating a mah jongg item. Contact Ahuva for mah jongg products or find out about her NYC meetup at Ahuvasellner@aol.com of on Facebook at Ahuva Ellner.

The Alzheimer's Association website can be found at ALZ.org, and their 24/7 Helpline can be called at (800) 272-3900. Brain Sense can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. For more information, visit Dr. Sasser's website at brainandmemoryhealth.com

Mah Jongg and Aging: Part Two with Dr. Linda Sasser Nov 23, 2020

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Join Fern and Dr. Linda Sasser as they discuss the benefits of mah jongg on our aging brains. Dr. Sasser teaches us about our brains, cognitive reserve, neuroplasicity, and other brain related terms. Have a pen and paper handy as Dr. Sasser leads us in some of the brain games she includes in her book Brain Sense. This is sure to be an episode we'll all benefit from!

Dr. Linda Sasser's book Brain Sense can be found on Amazon or at your local independent bookseller. Her website can be found at brainandmemoryhealth.com

Fern's memoir Mah Jongg Mondays can be found on Amazon or at your local independent bookseller.

This episode is sponsored by Mah's Helping Hand Highlighters: use the code "podcast" to receive 10% off your order at www.mahshelpinghand.com

Aging Gracefully With Mah Jongg Nov 16, 2020

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This is the first of a three part series about aging and how mah jongg effects us socially, cognitively, and emotionally. Join Fern and this weeks guest, Rita Katz, as they talk about the lighter side of aging as Rita shares some of her poety and thoughts on aging. Contact Rita Katz to purchase her book, The ABCs of Aging, at: Ritakatz26@aol.com Dr. Linda Sasser's book Brain Sense can be found on Amazon or at your local independent bookseller. The mah jongg set described in this episode is available at Gammon Village, with white tiles in a poppy bag or ivory tiles in a natutical bag. Add MJTI in as the coupon code to receive 10% off and shipping is free!

The Israel Mahjong League Nov 09, 2020

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Shalom! Join Fern and her guest, Laura Vinogradov, as they discuss how Laura loves to share her passion for the game of mah jongg where she lives in Israel. Laura is the founder of the Israel Mahjong League, and created her own version of an Israeli mah jongg card and sells mah jongg related items on her website. Listen in and enjoy this episode! There's always something new to learn about mahj! Contact Laura at LetsPlay@Mahjong-IL.com The mah jongg set described in this episode is available at Gammon Village, with White tiles in a poppy bag, or Ivory tiles in a natutical bag. Add MJTI in as the coupon code to receive 10% off and shipping is free!

Analytical Perspectives Nov 02, 2020

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Join Fern and her guests, Sally Hall and Beth Marx, as they discuss an analysis of the 2020 card, along with tips and hints to use in your next game online or in person. Their friendship spans thirty years, and eventually one friend led the other to the mah jongg table. Their friendship now includes the fun, sisterhood, and mental challenge that mah jongg provides. Grab a pen and paper to take some notes in today's episode!

Check out Beth's felt creations at her website: Studio907.com

Sign up for the exciting new online mah jongg game (it's free to check out and be a beta tester!) by Robert Trachtenberg at www.playmahj.com

Visit Fern's website at www.fernbernstein.com, or get in touch directly at Mahjonggmondays@yahoo.com

Marvelous Mah Jongg Destinations With Travel Consultant Mollie Mandell Oct 26, 2020

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In this weeks episode join Fern and travel consultant Mollie Mandell. Hear about far away destinations in countries and continents all over the world where players have had the opportunity to set up their mah jongg racks, spill their tiles onto a table, open their NMJL cards and play some mahj. Mollie, who personally has traveled to over forty-eight countries, has extensive travel experience, ideas for current and future travel destinations, and advice for listeners thinking about planning a trip stateside. Listen in as we escape in this weeks episode to some fun, exotic and cultural destinations where players have called out the winning words...mah jongg! Contact Mollie Mandell at Mollie@Herrickstravel.com Mollie's blog can be found at www.uniquefamilytraveler.com

Mah Jongg, the Game That Connects and Reconnects Us All Oct 19, 2020

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In this weeks episode, we'll hear how mah jongg helped reconnect two women on opposite sides of the country who lost touch almost forty years ago. Oh, the magic of mah jongg!

Sign up for the new online game and beta testing opportunity at: www.playmahj.com Fern can be contacted directly at Mahjonggmondays@yahoo.com Fern's Instagram can be found at @fernlovesmahjongg Fern can be found on Facebook at Mah Jongg Mondays and Fern Levitch-Bernstein

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