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Worlds Apart: The Journeys of My Jewish Family in Twentieth-Century Europe  May 7, 2024 @7:30 pm on Zoom Topic Description: “Two brothers grow up on the Jewish streets of Warsaw. At the turn of the twentieth century, Adolphe leaves to seek work and start a family in Switzerland. Marcus moves east, inspired by his Communist […]

COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: A Journey into Little Odessa by The Sea through Food Tuesday, April 16th, @7:30PM EST on Zoom If you take the local B train downtown from Manhattan to the last stop, suddenly you are transported into another world known as “Little Odessa by The Sea.” As you look around […]

COJECO Summer Family Retreat June 14-16, 2024 @Camp Zeke in Lakewood, PA Continuing the great tradition of COJECO Family Retreats and following a memorable Winter Family Retreat, registration is now open for the third annual JFAM Summer Family Retreat at majestic Camp Zeke in Lakewood, PA. The theme of the retreat is ISRAEL. Join us for a weekend […]

“Stateless” 10th Anniversary Screening and Celebration Produced by COJECO BluePrint Fellowship Alumni Michael Drob Sunday, May 5th @1-5pm Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280 Please join the Drob family for a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Stateless! Ten years has allowed for a new generation to come of age and […]

COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: Jewish Tradition and Archeology: Exploring Historical Findings and Biblical Texts Tuesday, March 19th, @7:30PM EST on Zoom in Russian In which historical document are the Jewish People first mentioned? Is there any proof of King David and his kingdom’s existence? How did the kings of Judah struggle with idolatry? […]

Jewish Federation of Northern NJ presents: Antisemitism on College Campuses Wednesday, February 7th, @7PM Join Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for a virtual free seminar on Antisemitism on College campuses. Topics include: Israeli history, student rights, safety, communication, what Antisemitism looks like on campus, and more! Sign up HERE!

COJECO Academy of Jewish Heritage presents: I’ll Have What She’s Having: A Delve into History of the Jewish Deli Thursday, February 22nd, @7:30PM EST on Zoom One of the most iconic pastrami sandwiches in NYC can be found at Katz Deli in NYC. The historic Jewish deli in the Lower East side serves up a dose of nostalgia and […]

Benefit for Odesa Peace Fund Thursday, February 15th, @ 6PM Join Benefit for Odesa Peace Fund for a Wine and Art Auction! 100 % of the proceeds will go to the Odesa Peace Fund. The auction will feature the works by COJECO BluePrint Fellowship alumna, Irina Sheynfeld, and her exhibit “A Land of Fire and […]

COJECO NJ Purim Party Sunday, March 17th, @12:30PM Join COJECO NJ and its NJ community partners, Jewish Federation of Northern NJ, Wayne Y, and others for a community Purim Party. The party will include bounce houses, a magic show, photo booth, carnival games, bubbles, food and more!! Tickets to enter will be $10 per family! […]

Arts Against Antisemitism – NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY Project Proposals are due January 29, 2024 New Opportunity for Young Adults in the NYC area! Grants are now available for community projects promoting mutual respect and combating Antisemitism. Now, more than ever, COJECO aims to amplify the voices of the Russian-speaking Jewish community against hate and Antisemitism. “Arts Against […]

A Taste of Jewish Theater: COJECO Winter Family Retreat @Camp Isabella Freedman Winter Promotion!!! $50 OFF each adult and child registration Friday, January 26- Sunday, January 28 Russian-speaking Jewish Families with children ages 6-12 are invited for an unforgettable weekend experience at the majestic grounds of Camp Isabella Freedman in Falls Village, CT. Discover the […]

Six13 Live in Concert for Hanukkah! December 10 @3PM @ Wayne Y Join us in celebrating Chanukah with music, starring NY-based a cappella group Six 13! This event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern NJ and Herbert L. Cole and Donna S. Cole Memorial Fund. Tickets are $36; $45 at the door (if […]

Northern New Jersey Community Chanukah Celebration Sunday, December 10th, @12:30PM @ Wayne Y, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ COJECO is excited to partner with the Jewish Federation of Northern NJ, the Wayne Y, Congregation Shomrei Torah of Wayne, and Temple Beth Tikvah on this Community Chanukah Celebration. Join us for bounce houses, donuts, crafts, dreidels, […]

American Jews and Israel: Ensuring the Continuation of our Strong Relationship How have American Jews developed their relationship with Israel over the past 75 years? What has led to more support and what areas are more challenging? What will ensure the continued American Jewish support in the future? These questions will be discussed as Israel continues to battle terrorism with […]

In his new presentation, Dr. Yigal Kotler will review the history of the relationship between Judaism and Islam from its beginnings in the 7th century to the present. The presentation will focus on: – How Judaism influenced the formation of Islam – The view of Muhammad and the holy book of Islam, the Koran, of the Jews – What does the Jewish tradition say about Islam […]