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After a huge success on his previous US tour we’re thrilled to invite you to an evening of brilliant Russian-Israeli stand-up comedy with Ilya Akselrod. Ilya Akselrod had multiple appearances in Comedy Battle on TNT and Comedy Club. His show is intelligent and hilarious, talks about Israel in a witty and fun way. Believe us, you don’t […]

COJECO NJ invites you to come together for a Community Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, February 8th. Join us for an informal celebration with a festive Kosher meal in the company of other RSJ families. Advance registration is required. Spots are limited. This program is conducted in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

B’nai Mitzvah Family Journey is an educational program for Bar/Bat Mitzvah aged teens and their parents with B’nai Mitzvah ceremony in New York and a ceremony in Israel. After a year of educational sessions for the families where parents and teens learn about Jewish history and traditions, host and attend a Shabbat Dinner, launch a personally […]

After a resounding success, we are bringing a Trivia and Karaoke night – and this time – just for Teens! Yellow Quiz will keep them entertained and laughing the whole night. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-trivia-and-karaoke-night-tickets-53875764863

Join teens from across North America to learn concrete advocacy skills, explore obligations of leadership from a Jewish perspective, and consider the most effective ways to make a difference right now. Hear from experts on leadership issues, from public policy to politics to civic discourse. Meet in small groups to discuss constructive ways of making your […]

“Brilliantly directed… A near-even mix of hilarious moments and tear-jerkers… Leaves the audience speechless” — Forward “The honest version of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” — Metro NY  The Tevye They Left Out Of The Musical  plus other stories stories by The Greatest (and funniest) Jewish Writer Ever SHOLEM ALEICHEM with BluePrint Fellow Yelena Shmulenson at the […]

Teens and young adults from the local Russian Jewish community will come together for a day of learning about civic engagement. We will address topics such as: breaking mental health stigmas, addressing anti-Semitism on school campuses, and gaining the tools to combat bullying. We will also explore the effects that social media has on our surroundings through immersive experiences. The event will conclude with a […]

This 75-minute tour program begins in the Recycling Education Center with an overview of recycling & waste management in New York City, followed by a tour of the city’s environmental site features. Join us as we discuss the sorting process and the facility’s operation, and conclude on the observation platforms inside the facility. We will […]

Now in its tenth year, this highly acclaimed weekly program explores the larger themes of Shabbat and concludes each week with candle-lighting, challah, and grape juice. The class is taught in Russian by experienced early childhood educators and features music and movement, dramatic play, visual arts, storytelling, cooking, and much more! For more information, please […]

Join other Russian-speaking Jews for dinner and a performance, presented as part of our Shabbat Shabbang series. Inna Barmash is back at the JCC with songs from her album, Yiddish Lullabies and Love Songs, which premiered at Joe’s Pub as the culmination of a COJECO BluePrint Fellowship. The performance will draw from songs collected in prewar […]

Children explore the language of music through songs, games, movement, and hands-on activities with simple instruments. Infused with Russian folklore songs and stories, the class promotes literacy in both Russian and music. Students will develop a good sense of pitch and rhythm, while learning to recognize Russian syllables and words Дети изучают язык музыки через […]

Movie Screening: Stateless Q&A by Michael Drob, film’s director and producer Join us for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film, Stateless, about the emigration of Soviet Jews during the late 1980’s. The evening includes a personal introduction and Q&A by the movie’s director and producer, Michael Drob, recipient of the prestigious COJECO BluePrint […]

Join us for an evening of laughter and non-stop fun as we welcome Ilya Akselrod, Russian-Israeli stand-up comedian and a performer. Ilya is a resident comic on TV’s Comedy Club and was a three-time finalist on the Comedy Battle TV show. Please register here

Join COJECO NJ for a Lag B’omer Family Potluck on a beautiful private lake. Sit around a campfire, listen to the story of the holiday while singing along your favorite campfire songs. Bring your favorite food to nurture yourself and share with others, participate in family contests and enjoy great company. Please register here

“Survival Codes” is the first production by composer, pianist, and BMS faculty member Alon Nechushtan. It is an original musical drama based on true and historical, tumultuous events in the Jewry of the soviet unions. Two childhood friends, find a musical path to break free from all the political and social instability in their life, […]