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
Alla Raykhman is a Program Manager at the New York chapter of the organization that connects teens to their Jewish identity, Israel, Zionism and a network of passionate activists - Club Z. Being a teenager in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine she went to the Jewish camp and joined the Jewish youth movement. The experience of being a leader at the Youth Club at JAFI formed her identity and connection with the Jewish community. Alla led projects focused on Jewish non-formal education and strengthening the connection with Israel. Alla emigrated to the United States together with her family in 2006. She holds a dual Masters in Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering. Alla worked as a Research Associate at National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine (NMetAU), as well as at NYU- Polytech. Settling in Brooklyn, NY she becomes passionate for developing a vibrant community for Russian Speaking Jews. As a co-leader at Mazel Day School Parent Association Alla organized a plethora of projects for a community of young Jewish families. She coordinated the Children’s Program at Limmud FSU 2016 and joined Programming Committee at Limmud FSU 2017, and continues to do so now. Raising a family with 3 children she sees the importance of educational and inspiring projects that would help families to incorporate Jewish legacy and connection to Israel into nurturing our next generation - the future of the Jewish nation.
Mission:
Our mission is to create a network of knowledgeable, articulate, and impassioned activists with a commitment to Zionism who advocate for Israel. We do that by providing a platform for today’s teens to grow into best people they can be and connecting them to the story of Israel and their place in that story.
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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