COJECO Information

COJECO (Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations) is the central hub of the Russian-speaking Jewish community in the New York tri-state area. Since our founding, we have established ourselves as a trusted leader within the Russian-speaking Jewish community, having served three primary roles. *First, as the umbrella for Russian-speaking Jewish grassroots organizations in the New York City area, COJECO supports over thirty network organizations that provide widely-focused and culturally-appropriate programs and services for Russian-speaking Jews. *Second, COJECO assists mainstream Jewish institutions and synagogues in developing and implementing culturally sensitive programs for Russian-speaking Jews. *Third, COJECO is a provider of highly-regarded direct programs for Russian-speaking Jews including B’nai Mitzvah missions to Israel, family retreats, leadership development programs, and informal Jewish education. In addition, we have supported Jewish community initiatives and especially proud of our 2,000+ participants in the COJECO cluster of the New York City Celebrate Israel Parade every year. COJECO brings to its mission a unique understanding of the lives of these many immigrants and their families who are so important to the future of the entire Jewish community.