Reuven Khaskin

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!

Reuven Khaskin

Rabbi and Educational Director, Jewish Explorer

reuvenkhaskin@yahoo.com

Originally from St Petersburg, Reuven received his secular education at St Petersburg State University, and studied Jewish law in both Israel and Australia ( BL in Talmudic Jurisprudence, and Rabbinical Ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel ) His major hobby is tourism, and it motivated him to become licensed tour guide in Israel, and to organize various Jewish trips to exotic places like India, China, Norway and others He is currently working in Manhattan beach community as Founding Director of his new educational initiative, Jewish Explorer- seeking to find inclusive, welcoming and intellectually honest approach to Judaism, staying true to its values and tenets His motto is " Celebrate your Judaism"

Organization

Jewish Explorer

https://jewish-explorer.blogspot.com/

Mission: Our mission is to provide meaningful and dynamic Jewish education and community experience for the local ( Russian American ) Jews from South Brooklyn area

We are here to provide wide range of Jewish educational and cultural content and inspire and motivate to join our movement of Jewish Explorers -
- seeking authentic Jewish experience interpreted into the language of today !