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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
15 May, 2020
Russian Story Time and Sing Along with Zhenya Lopatnik by Kibbutznik: JCH at Park Slope Join Kibbutznik virtually for story-time and sing along with host Zhenya Lopatnik. Classes with music, guitar, and stories in Russian for kids from 3 to 6 y. o. Please register here
15 May, 2020
Bible and Art: Evolution of Imagery Through Time by Kibbutznik: JCH at Park Slope Virtual May Salon Series with Artist in Residence Yulia Patrakova. How has the image of biblical heroes evolved over 1,500 years? How Rembrandt read the Bible? Let’s try to answer these questions together. Registration is free and required
15 May, 2020
Celebrate Israel by Jewish Explorer and Zionist Organization of America Mega event on Zoom and Facebook live. Join us in the show of Jewish solidarity and support of Israel and Zionism, as we celebrate Israel’s independence together. – words of inspiration from Rabbis – greetings from community leaders and members of Knesset – Jewish music […]
15 May, 2020
AT HOME / ДОМА Experimental online theatre installation with participation of actors and creators from Moscow, New York, Paris and Israel. Including Anya Zicer, Ashton Muniz, Dima Koan, Di Zhu, Rebecca Karpovsky, Gera Sandler, Anastasia Medvedeva, Pavel Shatu, Varya Shmikova, Miriam Sekhon. Viewing is free but if you’d like to donate to the production team and […]
15 May, 2020
The Paper Bag Players at Home – Virtual Family Performance by The Jewish Museum The Paper Bag Players at Home with the JM, will capture several members of the Bags sharing songs, stories, and luckily charming props which may be found in their homes. During the program families will also be invited to create with […]
15 May, 2020
Ask MJH with Director of Collections and Research by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Susan Woodland, the Museum’s Director of Collections and Research, answers your questions about the Museum’s collection and your own family Jewish heritage objects. For more information before the Q&A, please see the Collections page on the Museum […]
15 May, 2020
When Sonia Met Boris: Stories of Love and Family in Stalin’s Soviet Union by JPA – Jewish Parent Academy Singer-songwriter Psoy Korolenko and Anna Shternshis present a lecture/concert program featuring Soviet Jewish stories, anecdotes, songs and jokes in Russian and Yiddish. Sometimes sad, more often hilarious, always unforgettable, these narratives and artifacts transport us to […]
15 May, 2020
Чай со Шпунтиком by PJ Library for Russian-speaking Families in New York The Puppet Shpuntik will invite children and families into his home and discuss his favorite teas and foods from different countries. Children will enjoy an interactive PJ Library story in Russian. They will sing songs, and make crafts with Shpuntik, all while guided […]
15 May, 2020
Чай со Шпунтиком by PJ Library for Russian-speaking Families in New York The Puppet Shpuntik will invite children and families into his home and discuss his favorite teas and foods from different countries. Children will enjoy an interactive PJ Library story in Russian. They will sing songs, and make crafts with Shpuntik, all while guided […]
15 May, 2020
Чай со Шпунтиком by PJ Library for Russian-speaking Families in New York The Puppet Shpuntik will invite children and families into his home and discuss his favorite teas and foods from different countries. Children will enjoy an interactive PJ Library story in Russian. They will sing songs, and make crafts with Shpuntik, all while guided […]
15 May, 2020
Чай со Шпунтиком by PJ Library for Russian-speaking Families in New York The Puppet Shpuntik will invite children and families into his home and discuss his favorite teas and foods from different countries. Children will enjoy an interactive PJ Library story in Russian. They will sing songs, and make crafts with Shpuntik, all while guided […]
15 May, 2020
Russian Jewish Single Mingle Virtual Happy Hour Project by Inna Shaulskaya Please join this evening of fun and a chance at love! On the menu: *Virtual mingling with other Russian Jewish singles 25-45 yrs old *Beverages – BYOB Please register here
15 May, 2020
Jews and the sunset of the Russian Empire (1905-1916) by COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage in partnership with Federation CJA The session will focus on the history of Jews in Russia in the last decade of the Russian Empire. We will trace the stories of different Jews: victims of the pogroms of 1905, […]
15 May, 2020
COJECO & RPNJ: Believe in Music Studio 1st Virtual Tribute Concert Believe in Music Studio will host its First Virtual Tribute Concert in collaboration with COJECO and RPNJ. First virtual Tribute Concert for all essential workers who sacrifice their time and life during this pandemic. Please join the live concert on Believe in Music Studio […]
15 May, 2020
COJECO & RPNJ: Lag BaOmer Live Concert Lag BaOmer is a Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with a Kumzits- a musical gathering by the campfire. Please join us for a Lag BaOmer live concert by our virtual campfire. 9:00PM – Aleksandr Akselrod 9:30PM – Gary and Leeza Katz 10:00PM – Vlad Trostin 10:30PM – Yan Partselan […]
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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