Project Dacha - 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!

Nina -

Program Coordinator at COJECO

ninaf@cojeco.org

Nina Faynberg has always been very involved in Jewish community life. Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, she was an active leader in the local community as she developed, implemented and facilitated various Jewish educational projects for children, teenagers and families. For many years she worked at Jewish summer camps, creating programs, training staff, and making the campers’ experience unforgettable and enjoyable. Nina likewise organized trips to the Baltic countries for Jewish young adults and teenagers. Nina has Master’s Degree in Teaching and English from Moscow Pedagogical University, and currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

Organization

Council of Jewish Emigre Community Organizations (COJECO)

www.cojeco.org

Mission: COJECO is the central coordinating body of the Russian-speaking Jewish community of New York, formed in 2001 as an umbrella for Russian-speaking Jewish grassroots organizations in New York. COJECO supports 33 member organizations, advocates for the needs of the Russian-speaking Jewish community, and offers unique community programs, all in service of our mission: to facilitate the successful the integration of Russian-speaking Jews into the greater American Jewish community, while preserving our unique cultural heritage.