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In our newsletter you will find unique virtual projects, events and initiatives: Shabbat celebrations, COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage sessions, Jerusalem Tour, Tikkun Leil Shavuot events – traditional Shavuot Jewish study sessions that take place at night, lectures, Film Festival screenings, and kids activities.

In our newsletter we continue to share with you unique virtual projects, events and initiatives: Shabbat celebrations, COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage sessions, lectures, concerts, kids and teenagers activities, and even a virtual single mingle. Enjoy these programs!

This year we celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Israel’s 72nd Birthday. The Jewish State is our pride and joy. In this letter we share with you a great variety of the community’s virtual programs, Israel’s Independence Day events, lectures and different activities for kids and adults.

There are multiple ways we, as citizens, get to influence local and national policies, as well as distribution of resources. Together, let’s make sure WE – The Russian-Speaking Jewish Community – ARE COUNTED!

We continue celebrating this very unusual Passover, as we enjoy the delicious matzah creations and retell the Exodus story to our children and grandchildren. We hope to overcome today’s challenges so we can enjoy this beautiful time of year to the full extent. In this week’s letter we share with you a variety of the […]

This Passover Eve is unlike anything we have ever experienced before. This night will be different from all the other nights indeed! In this letter we will highlight some of the broader community’s virtual programs, activities, lectures, tours for any age and taste – and, of course, Passover programs.

As we approach Passover, we wish that all the troubles pass us over and we are able to once again enjoy our families, friends, and community in person very soon. COJECO and the broader community continue to offer a great number of virtual programs, activities, lectures, tours for any age and taste. Please read on […]

We are pleased to offer you a great number of virtual programs, activities, lectures, tours for any age and taste. Please read on to find educational, engaging and entertaining content for everyone in your family. And, as importantly, we hope our programs also provide you with a sense of comfort, unity and belonging during these […]

As most of us are stuck at home, we have developed several fun and exciting virtual Jewish educational programs as well as gathered information from our community partners and colleagues on online events, performances, lectures and virtual tours for you and your children in hope that it will make your time together both enjoyable and […]

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Allied Victory against Nazi Germany in WWII. What an honor for COJECO team to assist New York Post with this feature article about NY Russian-speaking Jewish WWII Veterans. So great that the story of their heroism and courage will now be better known.

Incredible COJECO BluePrint Fellowship events, community Purim celebrations, Museum Tours, book launches, summer programs for teens and so much more. Read on our March newsletter, register, become engaged and inspired! Hag Purim Sameach and Happy International Women’s Day!

We’re gearing up for the upcoming exciting events: COJECO NJ is offering cultural events for teenagers, adults and families, our COJECO BluePrint Fellows are organizing architecture workshops and theater performances.  Keep reading and we hope to see you at one or all of these events!

Thank you to all who joined the march against Antisemitism in NYC on January 5. Check out the NY Times article and a photo by the NYT Yana Paskova capturing proud Russian-speaking Jewish Community marchers.

We’re looking forward to the new 2020  year and have so much planned for our Russian-speaking Jewish community. It is cold and gloomy outside and we are excited to present opportunities for you to warm up your body and soul: an original theater production, a children’s musical, a chess exhibition, and so much more for any […]

December will light up with Chanukah lights and bring joy for any age and taste. We will  build and paint Chanukiyot, eat latkes with sufganiyot for dessert and have so much fun! Holiday musical, original theater productions, festivals and lectures will have your month filled to the brim. It’s getting colder and sunshine is rare, so we are […]