COJECO
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
COJECO, the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations, operates as the central hub for the Russian-speaking Jewish community in the New York tri-state area. It acts as an umbrella for more than thirty grassroots organizations, supporting culturally focused programs and services for Russian-speaking Jews, while also assisting mainstream Jewish institutions in developing culturally sensitive offerings. In addition, COJECO runs direct programs, including missions to Israel for B’nai Mitzvah, family retreats, leadership development initiatives, and informal Jewish education. The organization also coordinates participation in Jewish community events, notably overseeing a COJECO cluster in the New York City Celebrate Israel Parade that reaches thousands of participants annually. Based in New York, COJECO positions itself within the nonprofit sector focused on immigrant communities and Jewish life, drawing on its understanding of the experiences of Russian-speaking immigrants and their families to inform its work.