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
17 Apr, 2020
Webinar: Mindfulness in Minutes Enhancing Resilience by Project Kesher Join Nina Smiley, Director of Mindfulness Programming at Mohonk Mountain House and co-author of The Three Minute Meditator on for simple and effective mindful meditation techniques that can be used by real people in real lives (when they really need it)-one moment at a time. The workshop […]
3 Jun, 2019
Bring in the summer season and celebrate Shavuot with us at the beautiful Henry Kaufman Campgrounds! Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, and fun activities for kids of all ages in the great outdoors. Also, get an insider look at where our summer camp takes place!
21 Mar, 2019
COJECO NJ invites you to celebrate womanhood through fun, wisdom and movement! Interactive workshop for Jewish mothers with Alexander Yentin. After the workshop, Aviva Zeevi, just like Miriam with her timbrel, will lead us in a joyful authentic middle-eastern dance. Please register here
13 Jul, 2016
Bringing together Jewish professionals from all over North America who are working first hand with the Russian-speaking Jewish community toward the goals of Jewish identity development and community building. Following a highly successful inaugural conference last year, the 2016 RSJ Symposium will be dedicated to helping Jewish professionals working with RSJ communities to maximize their […]
4 Feb, 2016
Limmud Focus! Great place, amazing presenters, music, fun and more! If you only attend one Russian Jewish event a year – this is the one to be at!
3 Feb, 2016
Mishpucha, a 2009 COJECO Blueprint Fellowship project, invites Russian-speaking Jewish families with children ages 5-12 for an incredible private sleepover at the Liberty Science Center!
26 Jan, 2016
Weekend Retreat for Russian-speaking Jewish families, bringing together parents and children for a weekend of family fun, exploration, and learning.
24 Aug, 2015
55 Russian-speaking Jewish Families | 3 days of tent camping in the great outdoors | 1 amazing weekend of hands-on workshops, games, music, Jewish learning, and adventure
27 Apr, 2015
20 Jan, 2015
Your Passport To A Russian Jewish World Of Culture And Learning: Get Inspired!
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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