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Russian-speaking Teens Celebrate First Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 4 Generations

17 Apr, 2019

“The teens had an opportunity to touch the scroll, to learn Hebrew and to read from the Torah. It brings them closer to their Jewish roots, opens new horizons and gives them the foundation for their future lives.” A lovely article about COJECO B’Nai Mitzvah ceremony at Ansche Chesed in EJewish Philanthropy. Read the article

Launch of NY/NJ edition of JEvents App

17 Apr, 2019

We are happy to announce the launch of New York/New Jersey edition of JEvents NY/NJ Mobile App. This project gathers and presents Jewish events and programs of interest to the Russian-speaking Jews in a single user-friendly app with the main goal of helping Jewish people and communities connect. Read the Newsletter

COJECO Feburary 2019 Events and RSJ Community News

16 Apr, 2019

We would like to introduce an innovative Jewish educational project for the families: RJkrug. RJkrug is a new Jewish learning initiative for and by the Russian-speaking Jewish families in the New York Metropolitan area. The program is a joint effort of COJECO, Hebrew Learning Circles (headed by Rabbi Reuben Modek), iMishpacha and RJeneration. Read the Newsletter

COJECO December 2018 Events and RSJ Community News

16 Apr, 2019

May 2019 bring only light, happiness and laughter to you and your family! May all your wishes come true. Happy New Year! С Новым Годом! Read the Newsletter

COJECO November 2018 Events and RSJ Community News

16 Apr, 2019

The Second Cohort of B’nai Mitzvah Families has been learning the Jewish history and traditions, creating a community of practice and celebrating Jewish life together.  We are excited to be part of this journey with the participating families. Read the Newsletter

October 2018 Newsletter

15 Apr, 2019

The IX Cohort BluePrint Fellows have begun their journey. The Fellows spent a weekend exploring their Jewish identity and the collective memory of our people, experiencing the joy of Shabbat away from the city hustle and bustle and working on their community engagement projects. Read the newsletter

Shana Tova u’Metuka

15 Apr, 2019

May this New Year be sweet like honey, plentiful as a freshly baked challah, and filled with as many good deeds as a pomegranate!

August 2018 Events and RSJ Community News

15 Apr, 2019

BluePrint Fellowship Application is Live! Arts and Culture? Jewish and Israel Education and Advocacy? Community building? Come with a great idea and COJECO BluePrint Fellowship will help you turn your community project ideas and passions into reality with the help of implementation grants, inspiring sessions and an incredible network of BluePrint Fellows, alumni, and educators. […]

April-May 2018 Events and RSJ Community News

15 Apr, 2019

Join COJECO in celebrating 17 years of service to the Russian-speaking Jewish Community. Honoring: Kate Kalmykov, COJECO Board Co-President, Greenberg Traurig LLC Ronn Torossian, President and CEO, 5WPR, Philanthropist Marina and Michael Zurakhinsky, Community Leaders, Founders of Zplay School and The Art Story Foundation. Read the April-May 2018 COJECO Events Newsletter

Save The Date – May 23rd, 2018

20 Feb, 2018

COJECO 2017 Annual Gala

27 Mar, 2017

Join COJECO in celebrating 16 years of service to the Russian-speaking Jewish community of New York, providing culturally sensitive programs for young families, opportunities for young artists/writers/filmmakers, supporting grassroots community organizations, and more.

March 2016 Newsletter

7 Mar, 2016

Spring is here and Purim is around the corner! There is a myriad of incredible events happening in the Russian-speaking Jewish community. Get ready to mark your calendars! We hope to see you soon. See what’s happening in the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York. Read the Newsletter.

February 2016 Newsletter

7 Mar, 2016

See what’s happening in the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York. Read the Newsletter.

October 2015 COJECO Newsletter

15 Oct, 2015

During this tumultuous time in Israel, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of terror, and with all of our brothers and sisters in our homeland. Now, more than ever, is the time to support the IDF Project, led by COJECO BluePrint Fellow, Ross Den, to provide tactical gear for IDF soldiers. Please donate now, in whatever sum is meaningful to you.

See what’s happening in the Russian-speaking Jewish community in New York. Read the newsletter.

COJECO B’nai Mitzvah Family Journey

14 Oct, 2015

This year we at COJECO are exploring the need and interest of the Russian-speaking Jewish community for a customized, culturally sensitive, pluralistic family program for parents and their children leading up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

We envision a year-long program that would offer Russian-speaking Jewish families an immersive, multifaceted experience so children and parents can learn about the history, significance, traditions, and rituals of becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah through a culturally sensitive lens and with a like-minded community.

May be interested in this program? Help us customize and tailor this program to your needs and interests.