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.
Convening of professionals building a strong, Jewishly connected RSJ Community across North America. Following two highly successful convenings, the COJECO RSJ Symposium 2019: The Power of Connection will gather participants to share learning and build networks. We will tap into our collective intelligence to address questions shaping the future of the RSJ community as part of the larger Jewish community.
Interested in a unique Jewish learning program co-created by Russian-speaking Jewish families and leading Jewish educators? RJKrug, Innovative Jewish Learning Program For Children and Parents opens its registration for 2019-2020 program year.
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 20 yrs of strengthening the RSJ Community Honoring Val Mandel, Esq, COJECO Founding Board Member, Recognizing RSJ community leaders of Ukraine Emergency Response initiatives and Fashion collection presentation by designer and editorial stylist, COJECO BluePrint Fellow Leonid Gurevich
26 Jun, 2020
Family History Today: Jewish Refugees & the U.S. Mexico Border by the Center for Jewish History In this presentation, Moriah Amit, the Center for Jewish History’s senior genealogy librarian, will explore the lesser-known history of Jewish refugee immigration to the U.S. via Latin America. Additionally, for those whose ancestors came to America through this route, […]
26 Jun, 2020
Journey to Yemen by the American Sephardi Federation ASF IJE Travels in Jewish History from home presents Journey to Yemen, a journey in time and space powered by Diarna Geo-Museum Tours. Vsit Yemen and learn about its millennia old Jewish community, visit major places of settlement and famous sites, and learn some unique aspects of this […]
24 Jun, 2020
Pride Shabbat: Masha Gessen & Pete Buttigieg by Congregation Beit Simchat Torah – CBST Masha Gessen is the author of ten books, including the just published Surviving Autocracy, the National Book Award-winning The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia and The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin. A staff writer at […]
24 Jun, 2020
“Fairytale Shabbat” with Rabbi Ilana Baird. Shabbat stories and songs, holiday candles and blessings. For the whole family. (In Russian) Watch live on COJECO Facebook page
24 Jun, 2020
“Fairytale Shabbat” with Rabbi Ilana Baird. Shabbat stories and songs, holiday candles and blessings. For the whole family. (In Russian) Watch live on COJECO Facebook page
24 Jun, 2020
“Fairytale Shabbat” with Rabbi Ilana Baird. Shabbat stories and songs, holiday candles and blessings. For the whole family. (In Russian) Watch live on COJECO Facebook page
24 Jun, 2020
“Fairytale Shabbat” with Rabbi Ilana Baird. Shabbat stories and songs, holiday candles and blessings. For the whole family. (In Russian) Watch live on COJECO Facebook page
24 Jun, 2020
“Fairytale Shabbat” with Rabbi Ilana Baird. Shabbat stories and songs, holiday candles and blessings. For the whole family. (In Russian) Watch live on COJECO Facebook page
10 Jun, 2020
After the Synagogue Shooting: Pittsburghers Reflect by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust “Meanings of October 27th” is an oral history project that explores Jewish and non-Jewish Pittsburghers’ life histories and reflections on the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life building. Join project co-creators Noah Schoen and […]
10 Jun, 2020
The East Side Jew Who Conquered Europe by YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Leon Trotsky through the Eyes of Jews – many Jews, during Trotsky’s lifetime, saw him differently. Jewish admirers viewed Trotsky as an intellectual genius and a fearless revolutionary; a Russian by cultural attainment but still a Jew in some essential sense; a Jewish hero […]
10 Jun, 2020
Circus Jews Under National Socialism: A Lecture/Performance by Leo Baeck Institute – New York The stories of Jewish circus artists between the world wars are told with sensitivity and humor by Stav Meishar, circus artist and academic.This event will explore the lives of Jewish circus artists in Germany from 1880-1945 and the process of transforming […]
10 Jun, 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
10 Jun, 2020
Yemenite Jewry: From the Times of the Temple to Today by the Institute of Jewish Experience A virtual tour of sights, sounds and culture with Drora Arussy, Director of the Institute of Jewish Experience of the American Sephardi Federation, and Eddie Ashkenazie, Co-Curator of the Teimani Experience. During this journey we will explore the unique history of […]
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 […]
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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