Annual Shashlik in the Sukkah

Our programs:

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Journey

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.

BluePrint Fellowship

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.

B'nai Mitzvah RSJ Family Journey

A customized, year-long family program for Russian-speaking Jewish parents and their children leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

COJECO Virtual Academy of Jewish Heritage

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!

RJKrug

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.

Germany Close Up

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.

COJECO New Jersey

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.

Ukraine: Refugee Resources & Ways to Help

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!

COJECO Anniversary Gala

Join COJECO in celebrating its annual gala honoring the RSJ Community. Stay tuned for details about the 2025 annual gala!

Annual Shashlik in the Sukkah

Celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot in style with a lavish Russian spread, drinks, and conversation in the JCC’s spectacular rooftop Roberts Family Sukkah. The evening will be enhanced by a presentation by renowned artists Alina and Jeff Bliumis, whose “Casual Conversations” exhibit is the basis for a recently published book.

JCC in Manhattan - 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, Manhattan

About Event

Celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot in style with a lavish Russian spread, drinks, and conversation in the JCC’s spectacular rooftop Roberts Family Sukkah. Engage with other Russian speakers over holiday rituals and the shared experience of eating in a temporary shelter. The evening will be enhanced by a presentation by renowned artists Alina and Jeff Bliumis, whose 2014 JCC Manhattan exhibit, “Casual Conversations,” was the basis for a recently published book.

Generation R programs are generously supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group.

Tue, Sep 29, 2015 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Cost: $40 per person