COJECO is excited to launch its Adult B’nai Mitzvah Journey, a program for Russian-speaking Jewish adults in New York! This unique experience encourages and enables the participants to join meaningful Jewish learning, celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and bring the joy of Jewish living to their families.
The program empowers RSJ change makers to create their own community-building initiatives, with the support of a network of peers, educational workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and mini-grants for project implementation.
A customized, year-long family program for Russian-speaking Jewish parents and their children leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
The Virtual Academy of Jewish Heritage offers a series of top-notch Jewish and Israel-related educational sessions in English and Russian. Learn more on how to attend these free virtual lectures and help support the academy!
Interested in a unique Jewish learning program co-created by Russian-speaking Jewish families and leading Jewish educators? RJKrug, an Innovative Jewish Learning Program For Children and Parents, will soon begin its cohort for 2023-2024.
Bringing Russian-speaking Jewish young adults on a 9-day educational trips to Germany to explore the past and present of Jewish life in Germany, and to experience modern Germany first hand.
We have launched a successful program for adults, children, teens, and families in Northern New Jersey, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, our community is welcoming more refugees from Ukraine every day. COJECO has been working tirelessly to help people impacted by the War in Ukraine to resettle in New York and New Jersey. Read more about our efforts and Join!
Join COJECO in celebrating its annual gala honoring the RSJ Community. Stay tuned for details about the 2025 annual gala!
Tue, September 24, 2024
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23 Aug, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage session: Jewish Italy (part two)Tuesday, September 24th, @7:30PM EST on Zoom in Russian by Dr.Yigal Kotler Как я уже рассказывал в первой части моей презентации, двухтысячелетняя история евреев Италии уникальна и насыщена интереснейшими событиями и экстраординарными личностями. Вторая часть охватит период двух столетий- от начала 19 века до современности. Мы будем говорить о […]
15 Aug, 2024
SHOLOM SECUNDA: A 130TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR From Shtetl to Spotlight: The Immigrant’s Song Saturday | September 14 2024 | 8 pm MERKIN HALL Kaufman Music Center Abraham Goodman House 129 West 67th Street New York, NY 10023 (btw Broadway and Amsterdam) One night only! Experience the vibrant journey of Jewish-American musical genius. A dazzling […]
14 Aug, 2024
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Save the Date of the One Year Commemoration of October 7th Monday October 7th, 7-9PM Save the date of the one year commemoration of October 7th. Please join the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey and its partners to remember a tragic day in the history of the Jewish […]
29 Jul, 2024
Sasha Vasilyuk will discuss her historical fiction novel Your Presence Is Mandatory about a Ukrainian Jewish war veteran with a lifelong secret and his family that lives under its shadow in the Donbas. She will talk about the unknown story of Soviet Jewish POWs, what she saw in the Donbas during the early years of […]
2 Jul, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: Jewish Italy (Part 1) by Dr. Yigal Kotler Tuesday, July 23rd, @7:30PM EST on Zoom in Russian В своей новой презентации д-р Игаль Котлер откроет для Вас малоизвестные страницы истории итальянских евреев. Итальянские евреи не ашкеназы и не сефарды. Их община, которой уже больше двух тысяч лет, создала особую […]
23 May, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: Жертвоприношение Исаака в европейском искусстве by Yulia Patrakova Tuesday, June 25th @7:30PM EST on Zoom in Russian Как библейский текст видят художники на протяжении почти 2000 лет? Почему где -то Исаак совсем ребенок, а где-то бородатый дядя? Почему нож на картине- это очень важно? А что с барашком? И что будет, […]
2 May, 2024
Teev Events presents: Heroes Thursday, May 9th, @8PM Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY Heroes is an illuminating and unifying experience that honors heroic acts of October 7th. It is dedicated to those who lost their lives while saving the lives of others on that horrific day. Jewish heroes throughout history […]
2 May, 2024
Jewish Federation of Northern NJ presents: Yom HaShoah Program and Concert Sunday, May 5th, @3PM Congregation B’nai Shalom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center, 10-10 Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ Join Jewish Federation of Northern NJ for a journey of music written during the Holocaust. “Holocaust Music Lost & Found” shares music written during the Holocaust in concentration camps […]
29 Mar, 2024
Worlds Apart: The Journeys of My Jewish Family in Twentieth-Century Europe May 7, 2024 @7:30 pm on Zoom Topic Description: “Two brothers grow up on the Jewish streets of Warsaw. At the turn of the twentieth century, Adolphe leaves to seek work and start a family in Switzerland. Marcus moves east, inspired by his Communist […]
28 Mar, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: A Journey into Little Odessa by The Sea through Food Tuesday, April 16th, @7:30PM EST on Zoom If you take the local B train downtown from Manhattan to the last stop, suddenly you are transported into another world known as “Little Odessa by The Sea.” As you look around […]
21 Mar, 2024
COJECO Summer Family Retreat June 14-16, 2024 @Camp Zeke in Lakewood, PA Continuing the great tradition of COJECO Family Retreats and following a memorable Winter Family Retreat, registration is now open for the third annual JFAM Summer Family Retreat at majestic Camp Zeke in Lakewood, PA. The theme of the retreat is ISRAEL. Join us for a weekend […]
21 Mar, 2024
“Stateless” 10th Anniversary Screening and Celebration Produced by COJECO BluePrint Fellowship Alumni Michael Drob Sunday, May 5th @1-5pm Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280 Please join the Drob family for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Stateless! Ten years has allowed for a new generation to come of age and […]
7 Mar, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: Jewish Tradition and Archeology: Exploring Historical Findings and Biblical Texts Tuesday, March 19th, @7:30PM EST on Zoom in Russian In which historical document are the Jewish People first mentioned? Is there any proof of King David and his kingdom’s existence? How did the kings of Judah struggle with idolatry? […]
31 Jan, 2024
Jewish Federation of Northern NJ presents: Antisemitism on College Campuses Wednesday, February 7th, @7PM Join Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for a virtual free seminar on Antisemitism on College campuses. Topics include: Israeli history, student rights, safety, communication, what Antisemitism looks like on campus, and more! Sign up HERE!
31 Jan, 2024
COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: I’ll Have What She’s Having: A Delve into History of the Jewish Deli Thursday, February 22nd, @7:30PM EST on Zoom One of the most iconic pastrami sandwiches in NYC can be found at Katz Deli in NYC. The historic Jewish deli in the Lower East side serves up a dose of nostalgia and […]
COJECO was formed in 2001 as an umbrella organization for grassroots community organizations of Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants in New York to make their voices heard and respected. Today we represent over 30 such network organizations, including young adult leadership groups, Holocaust Survivors, professional associations, arts & culture organizations, and social justice groups.
COJECO was formed in 2001 as an umbrella organization for grassroots community organizations of Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants in New York to make their voices heard and respected. Today we represent over 30 such network organizations, including young adult leadership groups, Holocaust Survivors, professional associations, arts & culture organizations, and social justice groups.
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