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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
10 Jun, 2020
From Israel to Ethiopia: Virtual Tour with Einat Klein How did the Jews end up in Ethiopia, what was their significance in the royal court, what role did Biblical Judith play, where are the Tablets of the Covenant, and much more. Tour will be led by Einat Klein, a famous Israeli journalist, photographer and guide of ethno- and photo-tours […]
10 Jun, 2020
Jewish Chekists, Kolkhozniks and Komsomoltzy (1918-1930) by COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage in partnership with Federation CJA Historian and educator Yigal Kotler will devote this session to the first decade of the Soviet Jewish history- with all its new opportunities and challenges. The participation of Jews in the Cheka-NKVD and their role in the […]
10 Jun, 2020
The curious history of the menorah, the mysteries of our greatest Passover holiday and the mystical details of the manna streaming from heaven- all in this weekly Torah portion Behaalotecha. We continue COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage sessions. Yigal Kotler, Director of Jewish Education at COJECO and Yuri Tabak, a well-known religion […]
8 Jun, 2020
Wednesday, June 24th, at 7PM take a marvelous multi-media virtual tour of the Upper West Side with us. “Mrs Maisel and Other Residents of the Upper West Side” with Gregory Kegeles. (In Russian) Григорий расскажет о принципах географии романтической комедии “Удивительная Миссис Мейзел” (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), которую снимали в Нью-Йорке. В программе: несуществующие адреса […]
8 Jun, 2020
COJECO Family Shabbat Live – in Russian Please join us as we go live, welcoming Shabbat with a beautiful story, songs and blessings. For children of all ages and their parents! Please be ready with your own candles so we can light them together. To join our Shabbat Live, please go to https://www.facebook.com/COJECO/, scroll down […]
3 Jun, 2020
Dayan: The First Family TV Series by Israel Film Center The series follows five generations of the Dayan family-“The Israeli Kennedys”-whose story mirrors that of Israel itself. They have played an essential part in the critical milestones in the life of the state and tell its story in an intimate, scandalous, and fascinating manner. Please register […]
3 Jun, 2020
Virtual Israel Film Center Festival 2020 by Israel Film Center The 8th annual Israel Film Center Festival is coming to you virtually. Films available between June 7-14. Check out the Q+A schedule, film lineup, and buy tickets now. Films will stream throughout the week of the festival starting at June 7 at 7PM EDT. Please register […]
3 Jun, 2020
Peaches and Cream by Israel Film Center Virtual screening of “Peaches and Cream” with filmmaker Q+A. Zuri Shostack (Gur Bentwich), a neurotic film director, experiences a breakdown on the night his new film is released. Live, virtual Q+A with director Gur Bentwich, actor/editor Maya Kenig, actor Dover Kosachvilli, and actor Alon Aboutboul on Sun, June 7th […]
3 Jun, 2020
Shabbat in the Sand by Generation R at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Russian-speaking Jewish families are invited to join popular teacher and artist, Zhenya Lopatnik for a musical Shabbat with a special sand activity. After an interactive singalong with requests from kids encouraged, Zhenya will take families on a magical journey to a unique storytelling […]
3 Jun, 2020
GENerally Speaking with Stephanie Butnick by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust To most people, “3G” and “4G” refers to cell phone data – but to the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, these terms are shorthand for something far more meaningful. What does it mean to be a third- […]
3 Jun, 2020
Dybbuks, Golems, S. An-ski, and Jewish Legends in Times of Fear by YIVO Institute for Jewish Research S. An-ski’s play The Dybbuk, a story of possession set in a shtetl (think The Exorcist meets Fiddler on the Roof), is the foundation of modern Jewish drama. This talk by scholar Gabriella Safran explores its roots: in […]
27 May, 2020
Our People: Discovering Lithuania’s Hidden Holocaust by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust “Our People” traces the quest for the truth about the Holocaust in Lithuania by two ostensible enemies: Ruta Vanagaitė, a descendant of the perpetrators, and Efraim Zuroff, a descendant of the victims. Focusing on the central role […]
27 May, 2020
15 Minute Yiddish – For Adults by National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene 15 Minute Yiddish – A weekly lunch and learn with Motl Didner. The basics of Yiddish conversation, no Yiddish experience necessary. Live on Folksbiene Facebook Page
27 May, 2020
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch – Netflix Watch Party by Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival GPJFF will host a virtual screening of a Netflix film that you can watch from the comfort of your own home. The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch, Switzerland’s entry for Best International Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. If you love Jewish […]
27 May, 2020
Shavuot Sand Art with Zhenya Lopatnik and Rabbi Ilana Baird Programs for Russian-speaking Jews of Silicon Valley at the JCC of Los Gatos An artist Zhenya Lopatnik is performing a Sand-Art show creating a story with light and shadows. This mesmerizing show will bring you and your family to another dimension where one picture turns into […]
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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