Laura Vladimirova

Our programs:

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Journey

COJECO is excited to launch its 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.

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 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.

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 2025 annual gala!

Laura Vladimirova

Women's Center Director, Marks JCH of Bensonhurst

nycdoulalove@gmail.com

Laura Vladimirova was born in Kiev, Ukraine. Professionally, after six years of working as a birth doula, lactation counselor and childbirth educator, Laura decided to expand her role within the field of reproductive health. Currently, Laura serves as the Director for the Women's Center at the Marks JCH of Bensonhurst where she has building programming for education and in-home care for expecting and new mothers. In her spare time, Laura loves to ride her bike, take photos and foster rescue dogs.

Organization

Marks JCH of Bensonhurst

www.jchb.org

Mission: The mission of the Marks JCH of Bensonhurst, known as the JCH or “J”, is to be a center of community life in Brooklyn, rooted in Jewish values and fostering an inclusive environment. We influence residents at every life stage, providing critical services that lift people out of poverty, as well as innovative programing that educates and inspires our community members.