COJECO is excited to launch a second cohort of 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!
We invite you to join COJECO and the Russian-speaking Jewish community of New York and New Jersey as we proudly march on NYC’s 5th Avenue in support of Israel. We welcome all RSJ community organizations and individuals to join and march together as one strong community.
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.
It is hard to believe, but this year COJECO is turning 25! We are celebrating a quarter-century of supporting amazing grassroots initiatives, leadership programs, transformative community projects, unforgettable educational travel experiences, informative lectures and seminars, and memorable Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
Join COJECO in its upcoming events, programs, and trips within the COJECO Center for Adult Jewish Education
Tue, April 28, 2026
Wed, May 13, 2026
Fri, June 19, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026
27 Nov, 2019
JCC Manahattan and Generation R at the JCC Present: A Very Gen R Chanukah Celebration Part of Shabbat Shabbang, Jr. Come together with fellow Russian-speaking families for candle-lighting and other Shabbat rituals, just in time for Chanukah, the festival of lights. Parents and children alike will enjoy a gourmet three-course meal, and early childhood educators will work with children to […]
27 Nov, 2019
DROM Presents: Pre-Hanukkah Smackdown with Golem, Zion80 and Sharabi Pre-Hanukkah Smackdown with Golem, Zion80 and Sharabi! Live at Drom in East Village!
27 Nov, 2019
PJ Library for Russian-speaking Families in New York Presents: Yolka Celebration: Зимняя Сказка What do Chanukah and New Year have in common? Find out when you join PJ Library and the ArtXutor theater troupe for a family-friendly Yolka celebration with a Jewish twist. Children and families will be treated to an original, interactive production with beloved characters […]
27 Nov, 2019
TRACT Theater of New York Presents: Chekhov, Williams and Devil Knows What … TRACT Theater of New York (Theater of Russian Actors) invites you to journey along with the protagonists of Williams’s play to the world of Chekhov’s characters. Performed in the original language – English for Williams, Russian for Chekhov. Subtitles will be provided. *COJECO BluePrint Fellow, Alex […]
26 Nov, 2019
Ljova Zhurbin Presents: Out of Leftovers – Songs of our Grandparents The December program of family-friendly neighborhood music series focuses on the songs we’ve learned from our grandparents. Ljova’s paternal grandmother, Ada Zhurbin, would have turned 99 this December 1st. Working as an engineer during the day in the Soviet Union, she kept singing throughout her life until the very […]
26 Nov, 2019
Bukharian Jewish Congress of USA and Canada Presents: Jewish Silk Road Tours™: Bukharian Community Tour in Rego Park Join a walking tour of several fascinating neighborhoods in Queens, also known as Registan Park (Rego Park) and Bukharian Broadway (Forest Hills). Learn about the Jewish community that has lived along the Silk Road for over 2000 years.Visit one and only […]
26 Nov, 2019
Russian American Cultural Center – RACC Presents: 100th Anniversary of Vitebsk Art School (1919-2019). Modern Art and Suprematism International Children’s Art Exhibition on a world tour, supported by the Lazar Khidekel Society. The concept of the International Children’s Art Exhibition is based on International cooperation in Art Education. The goal of this initiative is to search for young talent […]
26 Nov, 2019
COJECO NJ Presents: Sounds of Hanukkah * Chanukah celebration for the whole family * Musical performance and interactive workshop by Lopatnik Zhenya * Build your own lego Chanukiyah by talented Perlman Camp staff * Sufganiot and goody bags for children Registration: https://www.facebook.com/events/591507431390465/
26 Nov, 2019
COJECO NJ Presents: Odessa: The Island of Jewish Dreams In this presentation we are going to explore the peculiarity of Odessa’s Jewish civilization that was born together with the city. Odessa is one of the greatest Jewish wonders. This city plays a remarkable role in Jewish history and culture. Registration
29 Oct, 2019
iMishpacha Presents: Global Day of Jewish Learning: Brooklyn RSJ Edition 2019 Join the Russian-speaking Jewish community for a unique Jewish learning experience to learn together at the same time as hundreds of diverse communities across the continents. Topic: Zeev Jabotinsky in reflection of his era – The Prophet. The Judge. The Liberator. Speaker: Fishzon Yehiel. All lectures are in Russian language.
29 Oct, 2019
JPA Manahattan Presents: Open-house Jewish Parent Academy is coming to Manhattan. Explore diverse approaches to Jewish thought, history, and knowledge, taught by international renown lecturers and thinkers. Engage in thought-provoking discussions about what matters to you including Jewish Philosophy, Israel, personal relationships, and more.
29 Oct, 2019
JPA Brooklyn Presents: Annual Open House For 2020 The Jewish Parent Academy is an exclusive semester-long program for Russian-speaking Jewish parents. A select cohort of individuals will have an opportunity to explore the values, heritage and tenets of Judaism with like-minded people from our community. This Year’s Keynote Speaker is Gil Troy. Troy has been widely published […]
29 Oct, 2019
JCC Manahattan and Generation R at the JCC Present: Film – THE HUMORIST Directed by Michael Idov (Russia, Latvia, Czech Republic 2019, 101 min) In the 1984 Soviet Union, Boris, a Russian-Jewish stand-up comedian, is tormented not only by external oppression and censorship but also by his own insecurities. Fame, combined with lack of personal freedom, is […]
29 Oct, 2019
PJ Library NY Presents: A Poetic Play: Монетки на Ветке Russian-speaking families are invited to attend a delightful Russian language play based on poems of Russian-Israeli children’s book author, Leonid Soroka. If your kids enjoy theater and music, join a poetry-infused performance with amazing actors and musicians: Sandler Gera, Tatyana Kot, Sergey Nagorny (COJECO BluePrint Alumnus), and Alex Notkin (COJECO BluePrint participant). Ideal for […]
28 Oct, 2019
PJ Library NY Presents: Musical Theater in Russian: Флюс и Пульпидус Join other Russian-speaking families of Western Nassau County for a theatrical tale of two bacteria, Flus and Pulpidus, who planned a sweet new year in a little boy’s mouth over the Rosh HaShana holiday. The tale teaches us the importance of brushing our teeth, especially during the sweetest of holidays. Written […]
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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