Marina Yudborovsky, speaker - 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 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 2024 annual gala!

Marina Yudborovsky

Director of Global Operations, Genesis Philanthropy Group

myudborovsky@gpg.org

As part of the senior leadership team of the Genesis Philanthropy Group, Marina serves as the Director of Global Operations, responsible for the implementation of GPG’s Performance Measurement Framework, as well as directing GPG’s operations around the globe. Marina immigrated to the United States in 1989 from the Ukraine. After graduating summa cum laude from New York University with degrees in Economics and Computer Science, she spent seven years working in project management consulting for large and mid-sized companies, as well as non-profit organizations. She managed technology, marketing and product development implementations, as well as conferences and fund-raising events. A trip to Israel in 2004 inspired her to rekindle her childhood involvement in the Jewish causes, especially in organizations serving the Russian-speaking Jewish community. In 2009, Marina joined GPG, marrying her professional skills and lay-experience. Marina and her husband, Yosi, live in New York City with their daughter and cat.

Organization

Genesis Philanthropy Group

http://www.gpg.org

Mission: Genesis Philanthropy Group’s mission is to develop and enhance a sense of Jewish identity among Russian-speaking Jews worldwide.