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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
12 Apr, 2019
COJECO RSJ Symposium 2019: The Power of Connection
Day 1: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Location: AJC NY, 165 East 56th Street. New York, NY, 10022
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome
Roman Shmulenson & Irina Rakhlis, COJECO
Opening remarks
Marina Yudborovsky, Genesis Philanthropy Group
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Enigma of the Russian-speaking Jewish Americans: Uniqueness, Commonality and Diversity
Yigal Kotler, COJECO
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Who is in the Room? Discover and Connect
Alina Bitel, COJECO
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Initiative: How to Create Opportunities in Unexpected Places
Josh Spodek, PhD, MBA.
TEDx speaker, bestselling author, Professor of leadership and entrepreneurship
12:00 – 12:45 PM
What is the role of RSJs within the North American Jewish Community?
David Harris, AJC
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Learning with Sages among us – Lunch & Learn
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Part I: Power of Storytelling – Finding, Developing and Sharing your Narrative
Miriam Brosseau, Tiny Windows Consulting
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Part II: Power of Storytelling – Strategy for Maximum Impact in a Digital World
Miriam Brosseau, Tiny Windows Consulting
5:00– 6:00 PM
Dinner
6:30– 7:30 PM
Optional Evening Program
The Russian Jews of New York: Century Long Adventure Walking tour of Lower East Side
With Yigal Kotler, COJECO
7:30 –9:00 PM
“After hours” at The Back Room
Renew old friendships and make new ones at the original 1920’s NYC speakeasy
Day 2: Friday, June 21, 2019
Location: UJA-Federation of NY, 130 East 59th St. New York, NY 10022
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome Back
Irina Rakhlis, COJECO
9:15 – 10:00 AM
The True Power of Jewish Community
Rabbi Josh Spinner, The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Zoom In: Innovations and Strategies in “OUR” RSJ Engagement work
Alina Bitel, COJECO
11:30 – 12:45 PM
Reimagining the “Jewish” in Jewish education
David Bryfman & Rabbi Dena Klein, The Jewish Education Project
12:45 – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Dare to Dream: What does a vibrant RSJ community look like in 2030.
Key takeaways and next steps
Roman Shmulenson, COJECO
2:30– 3:00 PM
Farewell and Moving Forward
Roman Shmulenson & Alina Bitel & Irina Rakhlis, COJECO
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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