Focus in the Age of Distractions: The Jewish Perspective - COJECO

Our programs:

Roots Research Project

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.

BluePrint Fellowship

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.

B'nai Mitzvah RSJ Family Journey

A customized, year-long family program for Russian-speaking Jewish parents and their children leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

COJECO Virtual Academy of Jewish Heritage

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!

RJKrug

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.

Germany Close Up

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.

COJECO New Jersey

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.

Ukraine: Refugee Resources & Ways to Help

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!

COJECO Anniversary Gala

Join COJECO in celebrating its annual gala honoring the RSJ Community. Stay tuned for details about the 2024 annual gala!

Zhanna Beyl

Director, New York Operational Excellence Pilot, HIllel International

beyl.zhanna@gmail.com

Zhanna Beyl is a dynamic Jewish communal professional skilled in program and fund development, motivational supervision, and strategic planning. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Zhanna immigrated to the United States as a teenager. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University and her MSW from Hunter Graduate School of Social Work. Zhanna works part-time as a psychotherapist at the Jewish Board. She co-founded AriSafari, Inc., an educational entertainment company and chaired Limmud FSU NY Program Committee in the past. She is a proud alumna of the Nahum Goldmann Fellowship for international Jewish leaders and a recipient of the Young Professional Award of the Jewish Communal Service Association. Zhanna lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of critters. As Director of New York Operational Excellence Pilot funded by UJA-Federation of New York, Zhanna is working with local Hillels to help them achieve operational excellence.

Organization

Jewish Education Project

http://www.jewishedproject.org/

Mission: Our mission is to spark and spread innovations that expand the reach and increase the impact of Jewish education.