Sofya Pinkhasov

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!

Sofya Pinkhasov

Sr. Development Executive, Russian Division, UJA-Federation of New York

pinkhasovs@ujafedny.org

Sofya Pinkhasov is the Senior Development Executive for UJA-Federation of New York’s and leads the Russian Division. She joined UJA after ten years of experience on Wall Street, most recently leaving the role of Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Since moving to New York City in 2005, Sofya has been involved in various capacities with the Russian-speaking community as a lay leader and volunteer. She was born in Moscow and emigrated to the US in 1994 from Kislovodsk. Currently, Sofya resides in Great Neck, Long Island with her husband and two kids. Now as part of the UJA family, she hopes to continue to grow the relationship and partnership between UJA and the greater Russian-speaking community of New York City.

Organization

UJA Federation of New York

https://www.ujafedny.org/

Mission: UJA Federation cares for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, responds to crises close to home and far away, and shapes our Jewish future.