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
10 Jun, 2020
Justice in Action: Police Brutality by Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan On the heels of the tragic murders, it is critical that we work to understand the systems that lead to this moment in history. These systems are the same ones that have contributed to the discriminatory social distancing policing we have witnessed in NYC and the […]
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
COJECO & RPNJ: Laila Tov Baby and Parents Regina Iut-Bensinger is a professional and certified children’s sleep consultant. Regina will speak about an innovative Israeli sleep program called Laila Tov (Good Night). She will teach how to avoid the typical sleep mistakes of first time parents and how to teach the little ones healthy and […]
22 Apr, 2020
Miss going to parties on Saturday Night? No worries! The party will come to you! Back by popular demand: Saturday Night live with Elly Part II Join us LIVE on COJECO – Russian Speaking Jewish Community of Northern NJ Facebook page and chill with Elly Lerner. Songs in Russian, English and Hebrew, from several eras […]
17 Apr, 2020
COJECO NJ & RPNJ in collaboration with Talkaroo Academy will host a FREE masterclass for our community. It will be led by a teacher and a speech pathologist who will provide invaluable strategies you need to use daily to teach your toddler to talk. Please join the event via zoom link
6 Apr, 2020
COJECO is partnering with Marina Hiterer of Secret Chef to make Passover Desserts! Tune in for this virtual cooking class where we will learn to make: 1. Cardamom Apple Cake 2. Lemon-Honey Almond Cake Please join via zoom link
11 Feb, 2020
COJECO BluePrint Fellowship Series Presents: Russian Jewish Single Mingle Please join us for an evening of fun and a chance at love! On the Menu: Mingling with other Russian-speaking Jewish Singles 25-45 yrs old. Performance by a COJECO BluePrint Fellow Tatyana Kalko. Indulging with delicious kosher food. Contests and prizes. Don’t forget to invite your Single Russian-speaking Jewish friends.
12 Jan, 2020
An exclusive masterclass for adults and their parents and grandparents, with an artist Sasha Galitsky and journalist Sasha Budnitsky. Let’s paint life, learn new ways of communication and become closer one to another.
12 Jan, 2020
After a sold-out simultaneous exhibition last year, Gennady Sagalchik returns to the JCC to give new aspirants a chance to play a game against a Grandmaster chess champion. Players from last year’s event are also welcome to try their hand again. Come play or just enjoy watching!
12 Jan, 2020
Join the biggest Chanukah party in the city. Skate in the heart of New York City’s Central Park, at Lasker Rink, located on the northeast side of the park. Complimentary kosher food will be served throughout the night, including Chanukah classics like doughnuts and latkes. A giant Ice Menorah, hand-carved by Bill Bywater, will be lit by a Jewish […]
27 Nov, 2019
JCC Manahattan and Generation R at the JCC Present: A Very Gen R Chanukah Celebration Part of Shabbat Shabbang, Jr. Come together with fellow Russian-speaking families for candle-lighting and other Shabbat rituals, just in time for Chanukah, the festival of lights. Parents and children alike will enjoy a gourmet three-course meal, and early childhood educators will work with children to […]
7 Oct, 2019
Любить нельзя воспитывать / Лекция Димы Зицера в Нью-Йорке An acclaimed author, pedagogue, educator and the founder of INO (Institute of Informal Education) Dima Zicer will lead a talk about ways to communicate with children that will also be pleasurable to both us and the child, as well as ways to create an atmosphere of success and […]
3 Oct, 2019
JCC Manahattan and Generation R at the JCC Present: 14th Annual Shashlik in the Sukkah Celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot in style with a lavish Russian spread, wine, drinks and conversation in the JCC’s spectacular rooftop sukkah. Engage with other Russian speakers over holiday rituals and the shared experience of eating in a temporary shelter. Enjoy […]
29 Aug, 2019
AEEJ Association of East-European Jewry Presents: A16th Annual Remembrance Day “No One is Forgotten” This event will honor the hundreds of thousands of Jews who perished during the Holocaust. Lets get together to commemorate those who were tragically murdered in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, and other various parts of the former Soviet Union.
28 Aug, 2019
Inviting our BluePrint graduating cohort and BluePrint alumni, to shmooze and enjoy great company at this staple Lower East Side establishment. More info and RSVP here
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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