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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
2 Apr, 2019
ASF Young Sephardi Scholars Series presents a Three-Part Learning and Cultural Series on the Greater Sephardic Communities of the Former Soviet Union
2 Apr, 2019
Russian American Cultural Center and International Émigré Association of Arts & Sciences present: Book presentation The Nuclear Saga: Heroes and Villains The author distinguishes the balance between the scientific side of the creation of atomic weapons and the historical, political aspects and the participation of people in the atomic project. This event will be conducted exclusively in […]
2 Apr, 2019
Russian American Cultural Center and Theater Of Russian Actors TRACT present: Author and director of the “Fourth Wall”, Theater Studio of political and theatrical satire. He has, as they say, long arms. Therefore, better come yourself. Otherwise we are not responsible for it.
27 Mar, 2019
Saying good-bye to the Storony Sveta Literary Journal and the launch of the 18th, final issue. Hosted by Grigory Starikovsky, the curator of the Russian Reading Series at Tompkins Sq. Library and Irina Mashinski, the editor-in-chief of the StoSvet Project
21 Mar, 2019
Based on actual people and events VILNA is the story of Motke Zeidel and Yudi Farber, two boys who saved the lives of thousands and engineered one of the greatest escapes ever! Special 15% discount ticket offer available with the code: VILNAFRFA Click here to order
21 Mar, 2019
This exhibition is set to satisfy our souls and bodies, taking us through a pilgrimage of what it means to “be free”, physically and emotionally. A curated environment resembling the dissonance between soviet communal living and the classic Exodus story. Friday and Saturday, April 12&13. For an exclusive link for tickets, please email: DomNumberExhibition@gmail.com
21 Mar, 2019
STEPS Theatre would like to cordially invite you Annual Fundraising Party. A magical evening of art, food, drinks, music and performances among other artistic surprises!
21 Mar, 2019
COJECO NJ invites you to celebrate womanhood through fun, wisdom and movement! Interactive workshop for Jewish mothers with Alexander Yentin. After the workshop, Aviva Zeevi, just like Miriam with her timbrel, will lead us in a joyful authentic middle-eastern dance. Please register here
6 Mar, 2019
Join COJECO and the Russian-speaking Jewish community of NY and NJ in celebrating Israel. Israel is 71 and Awesome! Join the awesomeness – March with us on Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Every year COJECO spearheads the participation of the Russian-speaking Jewish Community in Celebrate Israel Parade. This year we have already registered […]
6 Mar, 2019
COJECO Presents: Jewish Tour Series. As Pesach approaches, we invite families to the Metropolitan Museum of Arts for a unique tour for parents and children ages 7-11, Passover Story at the Met – Family Experience. Yigal Kotler, a historian and COJECO Director of Jewish Education, will lead parents through the Egyptian wing exploring the role […]
6 Mar, 2019
Join MJH for a panel discussion with leading figures of the grassroots Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry (SSSJ), including Rabbi Avi Weiss, author of “Open Up the Iron Door: Memoirs of a Soviet Jewry Activist.” Free, advance registration recommended
6 Mar, 2019
Enter the doors of colorful Purim festivities from stilt walkers to face painting to the musical group Timbalooloo who performs songs and stories and games. Then engage in the crafts of puppets and crowns and chomp down on some tasty hamentashen. Hear, taste, and feel the mood of a Purim carnival! Please register here
6 Mar, 2019
FolksbieneRU Presents: Onlooker’s Trail is an evening of narratives colliding along a single trail. This performance event is the culmination of an intensive study of the actor’s craft, and an exploration of the elusive and ephemeral nature of memory. Please register here
6 Mar, 2019
Join iMishpacha for a family-friendly program for Russian-speaking Jewish families and celebrate Purim, pack & decorate special holiday gifts for elderly. Special prizes for kids with costumes! Please register here
6 Mar, 2019
Join YIVO for its annual Children’s Day, where visitors of all ages will enjoy a wonderful selection of Purim-themed activities and performances. This program will have something for everybody: sing-alongs of Yiddish folk staples, a magic show led, and more surprises to be announced soon! Please register here
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.
Tel: 212-566-2120 E-mail: info@cojeco.org
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