Project Roots enables Russian-speaking Jewish families conduct genealogical research and explore their family roots by accessing archives and materials in the US, Eastern Europe and former FSU with the assistance of a professional researcher.
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!
Interested in a unique Jewish learning program co-created by Russian-speaking Jewish families and leading Jewish educators? RJKrug, an Innovative Jewish Learning Program For Children and Parents, will soon begin its cohort for 2023-2024.
Bringing Russian-speaking Jewish young adults on 8-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.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, our community is welcoming more refugees from Ukraine every day. COJECO has been working tirelessly to help people impacted by the War in Ukraine to resettle in New York and New Jersey. Read more about our efforts and Join!
Join COJECO in celebrating its annual gala honoring the RSJ Community. Stay tuned for details about the 2024 annual gala!
Tue, October 24, 2023
Sun, October 29, 2023
10 Jun, 2020
Virtual Celebrate Israel Parade by Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Join the Celebrate Israel Virtual Parade: a one hour program chockfull of special performances & appearances. This year’s theme is TODAH (“thank you” in Hebrew) as the event dedicated to the frontline heroes in NY, across the US, in Israel and worldwide. We look […]
10 Jun, 2020
Watermark Virtual Series: Taste Of Israel by The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights Join Chef Kfir Kertes as he demonstrates live how to cook easy and delectable specialties from his home country. These cherished recipes will impress and amuse your palate. Watch to learn, or simply to be entertained by Chef Kertes’ extraordinary talent as you explore […]
27 May, 2020
Virtual Tour: Jerusalem – Going Beyond the Walls Shavuot is one of the “Shlosh-ha-Regalim” – the three main Jewish festivals when the pilgrimage to Jerusalem took place. To celebrate Shavuot, COJECO is happy to invite you to join a virtual tour of Jerusalem, but the one that is less known – Jerusalem outside the walls […]
15 May, 2020
Viral: Antisemitism In Four Mutations by VIRAL PBS Broadcast Mass murders, vandalism, social media abuse, propaganda, assault – by virtually every yardstick, the Antisemitism in the U.S. and Europe is rising and worsening in ways not seen since the 1930s. Filmmaker Andrew Goldberg explores its infectious behavior in his film. Tune to PBS Broadcast
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 […]
29 Apr, 2020
Global Celebration of Israel’s Independence Day by The Jewish Agency for Israel Wherever you are in the world, join on Facebook LIVE to Celebrate Israel with Matisyahu and a Global Dance Party! Cooking with Israeli Celebrity Chef Haim Cohen, Celebrating the Israeli VIBE- Culture, Fashion and Technology, Exclusive performance by Matisyahu and much more!!!
17 Apr, 2020
A Virtual Global Celebration for Israel’s 72nd Birthday by Jewish Federations of North America April 29th is Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. The pro-Israel world is uniting for a global, virtual celebration. This is an unprecedented opportunity for Israel supporters from every background and corner of the globe to come together digitally, to celebrate Israel.
11 Mar, 2020
Nefesh B’Nefesh Presents: Aliyah Mega Event 2020 The 12th annual Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Mega Event is the place to gain access to all of the information you need to plan your Aliyah. Attend informative sessions and get guidance from relevant professionals on a wide range of topics including financial planning and budgeting for Aliyah, choosing a community, how to build a strategic job search plan, […]
11 Feb, 2020
COJECO NJ Presents: “Lebanon” film screening and a Tu B’Shvat celebration Our evening will begin with a short and insightful explanation by journalist and historian Gary (Igor) Gazarkh of why Lebanon War was so unfortunate for the State of Israel and what were the crucial consequences, which haunt Israelis until this very day. “Lebanon”, a winner of the Golden Lion […]
28 Oct, 2019
Conversations@Senesh Presents: Select Cast and Creators of Fauda Please join the Conversations@Senesh speaker series featuring select cast and creators from Fauda, the popular Israeli television series on Netflix. Fauda (Arabic for ‘chaos’) follows an elite undercover Israeli army unit operating in Palestinian society. The program, in Arabic and Hebrew, is considered groundbreaking in its efforts to venture into the lives and minds of characters […]
2 Jul, 2019
COJECO is proud to support the 4th Annual Inspire Unity Celebrate Israel Water and Air Parade. Join the Aharai Project and Kings Bay Y in celebrating solidarity with the state of Israel and Unity between our two countries. This year our mission is to “Inspire Unity and stand fast against Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism”. Please register here
30 Apr, 2019
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with DIY projects that are fun for all ages! Our experts will offer workshops on pickling, wood-whittling, challah-braiding, Israeli folk dancing, and much more!
6 Mar, 2019
Join COJECO and the Russian-speaking Jewish community of NY and NJ in celebrating Israel. Israel is 71 and Awesome! Join the awesomeness – March with us on Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Every year COJECO spearheads the participation of the Russian-speaking Jewish Community in Celebrate Israel Parade. This year we have already registered […]
29 Jan, 2019
A prominent international forum presenting films by Russian émigré filmmakers, with a focus on the immigrant experience and the search for a new cultural identity. Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College http://russianamericanculture.com/events/film-events/eigths-annual-diaspora-israeli-russian-film-festival/
3 Feb, 2015
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.
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