Russian-Speaking Jews of the Federation - COJECO

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!

Irina Klay

Russian-Speaking Jews Program Manager, Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco

irinak@sfjcf.org

Irina Klay grew up in Odessa, Ukraine, graduated from high school in Israel and moved to United States in 1998 with her family. Her cultural background and focus on community collaboration has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. Since 2012, Irina has been a Community Engagement Impact Program Manager at the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation working with the Russian Speaking Jewish Community in San Francisco and Bay Area. The goal of her job, Irina believes, is to provide a wide array of entry points for young Russian speaking adults to find a comfortable place in the larger Jewish community.

Organization

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties

https://jewishfed.org/

Mission: To support, fund and connect partners working to build Jewish life and community, and to be a force for good in the world.