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.
Project Kavod matches teens and families with Holocaust survivors who themselves never had the chance to have a Bar/Bat mitzvah. As the teens and their families re-incorporate Jewish history, tradition, and culture back into their lives, the families are matched with Holocaust survivors who went through similar experiences.
Join COJECO in its upcoming events, programs, and trips within the COJECO Center for Adult Jewish Education
Fri, June 19, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026
31 Mar, 2017
A new multidisciplinary theater piece exploring a mosaic of interrelated personal stories, relationships, and struggles faced by New Yorkers trying to find their way home. The engaging narrative of “Old New Year” recalls those moments when you’re looking at the lit windows of NYC buildings in the evening and trying to guess what kind of […]
30 Mar, 2017
28 Mar, 2017
27 Mar, 2017

Join COJECO in celebrating 16 years of service to the Russian-speaking Jewish community of New York, providing culturally sensitive programs for young families, opportunities for young artists/writers/filmmakers, supporting grassroots community organizations, and more.
22 Aug, 2016
This project is designed to increase visibility and understanding of Israeli brands by Russian-American Jewish community, and strengthen the community’s connection with Israel through purchasing Israeli products.
22 Aug, 2016
Yiddish-Tish will combine learning Yiddish songs, every-day conversation, Ashkenazi fables and dance with an informal light meal. Yiddish-Tish can become a long-term project that blends into rich tapestry of Jewish events in New York’s Russian-speaking Jewish community.
13 Jul, 2016
Lost & Found Project explores a new direction with a new audio drama – “Shayna” – a New York Story caught between two worlds, an audio drama in three acts.
13 Jul, 2016
Bringing together Jewish professionals from all over North America who are working first hand with the Russian-speaking Jewish community toward the goals of Jewish identity development and community building. Following a highly successful inaugural conference last year, the 2016 RSJ Symposium will be dedicated to helping Jewish professionals working with RSJ communities to maximize their […]
25 Apr, 2016

Russian Jewish New York: Traveling Back in Time on the Lower East Side with Yigal Kotler We embark on a walking tour of the Lower East Side of 100 years ago, the period of Jewish emigration from Russia in the late 19th/early 20th century. We will visit historical sights, discuss old documents and photographs, meet Rabbis […]
30 Mar, 2016

Social media promotion is a full-time job, but you can do it without Tweeting and Instagramming 24/7. Katya Bychkova, 2014-2015 Blueprint alumna, personal style -and beauty blogger, will share with you her social media tips and tricks and show you how you can promote your own project successfully.
17 Feb, 2016
Art Mosaic is an experimental art environment for Russian-Jewish families with children of all ages. Learn new art techniques, create original works, and enjoy quality family time
17 Feb, 2016
COJECO Project Dacha in partnership with GenerationR invite you to a Purim Bash for Russian-speaking Jewish families! Enjoy a short performance of the story of Purim followed by fun hands-on activity stations that will have you crafting, solving puzzles, tackling challenges, learning and laughing!
11 Feb, 2016
Join Entwine for an inside look at the resurgence of Jewish life in Georgia and the Caucasus region.
8 Feb, 2016
You’re invited to a celebration of Passover for Russian-speaking Jewish families of Westchester! Taking place on Sunday, April 17th at a private home, the program will feature arts & crafts, storytelling, and games for children and adults alike. This will be a wonderful way to prepare for Passover with your family and celebrate together as a community.
4 Feb, 2016
Limmud Focus! Great place, amazing presenters, music, fun and more! If you only attend one Russian Jewish event a year – this is the one to be at!
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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