Noam Shumakh

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!

Noam Shumakh

Project Manager, Limmud FSU USA

shumakh.noam@gmail.com

Noam Shumakh is an informal Jewish Educator and a lifelong learner who brings her passion working with the Jewish community. Noam is originally from Ukraine and grew up in Israel. While living in Israel, Noam worked for the Israel Birthright Experience and served as a Jewish Educator in Ta\\\'ir, developing and leading educational workshops for Israeli high school students. Noam came to the U.S. as an emissary for the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). She has worked as a Director of Education and Leadership Development at Ezra USA. Noam serves United States Jewish community through her work as a Project Manager of Limmud FSU USA, an annual weekend-long and day conferences for Russian Speaking Jews from the nation and around the world. Noam manages Limmud FSU festivals both on the east and the west coast. Noam truly believes that Limmud FSU is the great platform for Russian Speaking Jewish communities to explore and come together for multidimensional Jewish learning experiences. She holds a degree in sociology and education from Ariel University Center of Samaria.

Organization

Limmud FSU USA

http://www.limmudfsuus.org/, http://westcoast.limmudfsuus.org/

Mission: Limmud FSU brings together and empowers young Jewish adults who are revitalizing Jewish communities and culture in the countries of the Former Soviet Union, as well as in countries with Russian-speaking people, wherever they may be.

Built on the experience of an international group of Jewish leadership, working in close partnership with Limmud FSU volunteer leaders, Limmud provides a rich educational experience – for the community, to the community and by the community.

Limmud FSU shares in the core goals of diversity, learning, community and volunteerism with the other Limmud conferences throughout the world.