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.
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.
A customized, year-long family program for Russian-speaking Jewish parents and their children leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Join COJECO in celebrating its annual gala honoring the RSJ Community. Stay tuned for details about the 2025 annual gala!
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6 Sep, 2023
In our September newsletter, we celebrate the Hebrew month of Elul, the last one before Rosh Hashanah! As we set into a time of deep reflection, we welcome you to a new year of COJECO events! Please take some time to look over our September COJECO events and our amazing partners’ events ! Looking forward […]
2 Mar, 2021
Later this March – in the Hebrew month of Nisan – we celebrate the Exodus from Egypt and our plight for freedom, the plight that virtually all Russian-speaking Jews can personally identify with. We welcome you to join the diverse programs by COJECO and our community partners highlighted in this newsletter. Don’t miss the amazing […]
26 Jun, 2020
In our newsletter you will find unique virtual projects, events and initiatives: a virtual visit to Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Fairytale Shabbat, a Sentimental Journey to the Russian Jewish Montparnasse, How the USSR Tried to Turn Jews into Model Soviets, exploration of Jewish communities from Israel to Ethiopia, a close look at the fascinating story of […]
10 Jun, 2020
In this newsletter you will find unique virtual projects, events and initiatives: COJECO Virtual Academy of the Russian Jewish Heritage sessions, a virtual visit to Marvelous Mrs Maisel, exploration of Jewish communities from Israel to Ethiopia, an art ruffle, children’s activities, and important resources related to current challenges.
27 May, 2020
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.
27 May, 2020
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!
27 May, 2020
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.
27 May, 2020
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!
27 May, 2020
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 […]
27 May, 2020
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.
27 May, 2020
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 […]
27 May, 2020
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 […]
18 May, 2020
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 […]
18 May, 2020
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.
18 May, 2020
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!
COJECO was formed in 2001 as an umbrella organization for grassroots community organizations of Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants in New York to make their voices heard and respected. Today we represent over 30 such network organizations, including young adult leadership groups, Holocaust Survivors, professional associations, arts & culture organizations, and social justice groups.
COJECO was formed in 2001 as an umbrella organization for grassroots community organizations of Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants in New York to make their voices heard and respected. Today we represent over 30 such network organizations, including young adult leadership groups, Holocaust Survivors, professional associations, arts & culture organizations, and social justice groups.
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