2022-05-05 14:15
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Repair the World works to inspire American Jews and their communities to give their time and effort to serve those in need. We aim to make service a defining part of American Jewish life.
2022-04-06 14:37
This article originally appeared in eJewishPhilanthropy on April 6th 2022
The pandemic shed light on the interconnectivity between our health, safety and the ability for our communities to t… Read More
2022-03-29 16:23
This article originally appeared in Cleveland Jewish News on March 29th 2022
Solon native Ben Truong and other Ohio University students gathered in New York City in early March to participat… Read More
2022-03-21 17:01
This article originally appeared in San Diego Jewish World on March 21st 2022
Repair the World, an organization that mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just worl… Read More
2022-03-21 16:59
This article originally appeared in Jewish News Syndicate on March 21st 2022
Celebrated on March 22, #WorldWaterDay is an annual United Nations Observance that celebrates water and… Read More
2022-03-21 16:31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2022
Contact: Jason Edelstein
510/239-1102
Repair the World Mobilizes Communities to Join the #ServiceMovement this #WorldWaterDay.World Water Day Effort… Read More
2022-03-17 16:32
This article originally appeared in Jewish News Syndicate on March 17th 2022
Repair launches Economic Access to remove economic barriers for Repair the World service corps members, fellows… Read More
2022-03-15 16:29
The pandemic shed light on the interconnectivity between our health, safety, and the ability for our communities to thrive. Meanwhile, young Jews are reinterpreting what it means to be Jewis… Read More
2022-03-14 17:21
This article originally appeared in Philanthropy News Digest on March 14th, 2022
Kate O’Bannon (she/her), Chief Strategy Officer, and Cindy Greenberg (she/her), President and CEO of Re… Read More
2022-03-08 17:51
This article originally appeared in JewishBoston on March 8th 202
Come gather with Modern JewISH Couples and Repair the World Boston for Shabbat afternoon brunch (yes, bagels at 2 p.m.!) and… Read More
2022-03-04 21:40
Lou Fusco (Courtesy of Lou Fusco)This article originally appeared in Baltimore Jewish Times on March 4th 2022
Lou Fusco (they/them), 23, strives to advocate for social justice through their… Read More
2022-03-04 18:15
Robin Deutsch Edwards (she/her) has been helping purpose-driven organizations with powerful communication, engagement and fundraising strategies for more than 20 years. Professionally she is… Read More
2022-03-03 16:58
This article originally appeared in PGH City Paper on March 3rd 2022
Jewish social justice organization Repair the World Pittsburgh is collecting household supplies to benefit several local… Read More
2022-02-25 21:14
This article originally appeared in JewishBoston on February 25th 2022
Check out the story of Jasmin Bach, a two-time Service Corps member who volunteered at The Neighborhood Developers (TND… Read More
2022-02-24 18:34
Repair the World Detroit is honored to partner with community leader Naim Edwards of MSU-Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation.
By Naim Edwards Director of MSU-Detroi… Read More
2022-02-23 17:00
We’re so grateful to work with Repair the World Pittsburgh Partner Organization Za’kiyah House
By Ronna Davis-Moore CEO and Founder at Zakiyah House Housing
Za’kiyah Hous… Read More
2022-02-17 16:10
We’re proud to partner with Repair the World Atlanta partner organization PAWKids. PAWKids helps to meet immediate needs in the Grove Park community in Atlanta. From food distribution… Read More
2022-02-16 19:00
(Shanna pictured left with her son Warner pictured right)
We’re so grateful to work with such a dedicated leader, Shanna Sabio of GrowHouse NYC
By Shanna Sabio Co-Founder & Execu… Read More
2022-02-16 17:09
Jeremy Cronig
Program Manager – Civic Engagement and Social Impact
Hillel International
In addition to the long history of collaboration between Repair the World and Hillel In… Read More
2022-02-15 21:00
Repair the World Pittsburgh is proud to partner with local partner organization Catapult Greater Pittsburgh
By Lachelle Binion Director of Entrepreneurship Catapult Greater Pittsburgh
At Ca… Read More
2022-02-14 16:00
(Brandi is pictured middle with her parents)
We’re inspired by and so grateful to work with Life Remodeled/Durfee Innovation Society, a service partner of Repair the World Detroit. Li… Read More
2022-02-11 17:30
We’re so excited to highlight the work of Repair the World Chicago’s local partner UCAN.
By Bianca Cotton DEI Coordinator at UCAN
What compels me to the do the work I do at UCA… Read More
2022-02-10 21:00
We’re so excited to elevate the work of the Green Haven Project! Repair the World Miami is so grateful to partner with them to promote food justice across South Florida. Green Haven P… Read More
2022-02-09 07:25
Repair the World Atlanta is proud to partner with local partner organization The Scholarship Academy.
By Jessica Johnson Executive Director at The Scholarship Academy
The Schol… Read More
2022-02-07 21:00
We’re thrilled to highlight Repair the World Detroit’s service partner N.E.W. L.E.A.F. Detroit
By L’Oreal Williams Executive Director N.E.W. L.E.A.F. Detroit
We at NEW LEA… Read More
2022-02-07 15:00
We’re so excited to highlight the admirable, Amelia Thompson, Founder and Executive Director of Renew Today. Repair the World NYC is proud to partner with RenewToday’s initiativ… Read More
2022-02-04 21:16
Repair the World Colorado is proud to partner with local organization Ekar Farm.
By Sue Salinger Executive Director Ekar Farms
Ekar Farm has moved from its original charity-based mod… Read More
2022-02-03 20:45
Repair the World Chicago is so grateful to partner with My Block My Hood My City.
By Ernesto Gonzalez Marketing Manager/Media Relations at My Block My Hood My City
My Block My… Read More
2022-02-02 21:05
We’re so excited to highlight the work of Soil Sisters! Repair the World Pittsburgh is so grateful to partner with them.
By Raynise Kelly Owner of Soil Sisters
We’ve serve… Read More
2022-02-01 19:00
This #BlackHistoryMonth Repair the World is highlighting Black-led orgs, service partners who are advancing and centering Diversity Equity and Inclusion work and prioritizing BIPOC leadersh… Read More
2022-01-27 16:17
This article appeared in Jewish News Syndicate
The partnership between Hillel and Repair has supported volunteers to strengthen their connection to their faith. In year one, 100 campus corp… Read More
2022-01-17 17:12
This article originally appeared in JewishBoston on January 17th 2022
Base BSTN and Repair the World Boston are teaming up for a chance to serve our community this MLK weekend. We’ll b… Read More
MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” Remains Relevant, Baltimore Jewish Social Justice Groups Contend
2022-01-17 16:23
This article originally appeared in Baltimore Fishbowl on January 17th 2022
On Sunday Jan. 16, two local groups advancing social justice through a Jewish lens — Jews United for Justice… Read More
2022-01-17 15:36
This article originally appeared in The Forward on January 17th 2022
This year MLK Day fell on the same day as Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees.
For KeSean Johnson, a Balti… Read More
2022-01-16 17:09
This article originally appeared in Next Pittsburgh on Sunday January 16th
Monday, Jan. 17: Park Champion Clean Up with Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyVarious times
Combine conservation wi… Read More
2022-01-14 16:41
This article originally appeared in JTA on January 14th 2022
Members of Bnai Jeshurun and Repair the World will package hygiene kits at JCC Harlem which will be donated to the Community Kitc… Read More
2022-01-14 16:21
This article originally appeared in BKReader on January 14th 2022
“Part of living in a community is making sure that all of your neighbors have enough, every day,” Rachel Figuras… Read More
2022-01-13 16:49
This article originally appeared in EMINETRA on January 13th 2022
Learn about the overlapping history of the Hil District’s Jewish and black communities in this interactive webinar hos… Read More
2022-01-13 16:46
This article originally appeared in TGSL on January 13th 2022
Celebrated on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day o… Read More
2022-01-13 16:39
This article originally appeared in New York 4 on January 13th 2022
Whether you decide to help clean a park, become a mentor, assist someone who is facing a hardship, or join a discussion to… Read More
2022-01-13 15:28
This article originally appeared in The New York Times on Thursday January 13th, 2022.
On Monday only, when Martin Luther King’s Birthday is celebrated, the nonprofit Repair the World… Read More
2022-01-11 17:08
This article originally appeared in Pittsburgh Magazine on January 11th 2022
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy released details Tuesday about its park clean-up efforts through the Park Champi… Read More
2022-01-07 17:27
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jason Edelstein, 510-239-1102
Repair the World Welcomes New COO Angel Alvarez-Mapp as it Expands Efforts to Make Service a Defining Element of Americ… Read More
2022-01-05 17:44
This article originally appeared in Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle on January 5th 2022
Just two weeks ago, I had the good fortune of coordinating an unusual experience with 35 volunteers from t… Read More
2022-01-05 16:37
This article originally appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 5th 2022
“We saw needs across our Atlanta community rise sharply during the pandemic–with more Atl… Read More
2022-01-04 16:24
This article originally appeared in Pennsylvania News Today on January 4th 2022
The event was described as “a conversation about the clear and overlapping history of the black and Jewi… Read More
2022-01-02 16:20
This article originally appeared in PGH City Paper on January 2nd 2022
On Thu., Jan. 13 at 6 p.m., Jewish community service organization Repair the World Pittsburgh will host a virtual panel… Read More
2021-12-24 20:55
This article originally appeared in JewishBoston on December 24th 2021
Base BSTN and Repair the World Boston are teaming up for a chance to serve our community this MLK weekend. We’ll… Read More
2021-12-22 23:05
Andrew Belinfante (he/him), Director of Engagement for JDC Entwine, an organization building a generation of young Jews who lead and live a life of action with global Jewish responsibility a… Read More
2021-12-22 22:55
Jessica Herrman is the Director of Jewish Service Learning for Moishe House, who provides a vibrant Jewish community for young adults by supporting leaders in their 20s as they create meanin… Read More
2021-12-22 20:46
Jay (he/him) grew up in a family where service and giving back were important. “I grew up through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts so volunteering and giving back to the community was signifi… Read More
2021-12-14 21:53
Repair the World’s fellowship makes an indelible impression on all who participate. This year, the program expanded from one to two years, doubling fellows’ opportunities to buil… Read More
2021-12-06 18:03
My entire life, my mother has told me my generation will change the world. She grew up in the deep south watching antisemitic groups march through her neighborhood, an experience that shaped… Read More
2021-12-01 20:55
When Spencer first learned about Repair the World, he was new to Detroit and was looking for opportunities to live out his Jewish values through volunteering. Repair the World’s missio… Read More
2021-12-01 19:27
Happy Hanukkah! This holiday always reminds me of the Jewish people’s optimism. The Maccabees could have looked at the small amount of oil available to them and said, “What&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-11-29 21:04
Last fall, feeling isolated in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gracie was looking for a way to make an impact and connect with her community. When she started serving with the &hell…Read More
2021-11-25 01:37
For Emma (she/her) volunteering has always been important to her with service as the guiding force in different moments in her life. “No matter where I have lived throughout my life I… Read More
2021-11-24 18:09
On an extremely cold day in 2019 in Baltimore, Haley (they/them) decided to join a Mitzvah Day organized by Repair the World Baltimore. “It was the perfect opportunity for me to volun… Read More
2021-11-23 17:26
This article originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post on November 22nd 2021
When you dedicate yourself to building a more just world, it’s natural to focus on how much remains t… Read More
2021-11-23 15:24
Repair the World is grateful to partner with 196 nonprofits across the country, who are giving Repair volunteers the opportunity to offer essential services to meet pressing local needs ever… Read More
2021-11-19 18:53
Joshua (he/him) found his place in service after discovering Repair the World Atlanta’s “farm crew,” a group of dedicated volunteers who have committed their time to work a… Read More
2021-11-16 17:54
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a City Council member asked the Jewish community in Brooklyn to help source food for people displaced by the storm. My team and I put out a call for a… Read More
2021-11-15 15:55
This article originally appeared in eJP on November 15th 2021
The field of Jewish service — both its reach and its educational depth — appears poised for a once-in-a-generation t… Read More
2021-10-28 15:55
This article originally appeared on October 27, 2021 in KDKA CBS Pittsburgh
Growing vigorously in a vacant East Liberty lot, bursting from its 18 garden beds with things like fresh tomatoes… Read More
2021-10-25 12:22
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jason Edelstein, 510-239-1102
October 25, 2021 — The Jewish Service Alliance (JSA), powered by Repair the World, today announced major new plans to make… Read More
2021-10-24 16:33
Kesher Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the 10.27 Healing Partnership and Repair the World Pittsburgh, hosted “Service Setting Stones of Love and Hope,” a commemorative service… Read More
2021-10-22 14:11
This article originally appeared on October 22, 2021 in KDKA CBS Pittsburgh
Next Wednesday marks three years since the tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill.
Part of the com… Read More
2021-10-19 20:13
The following reflection was written by Lily Brent, Executive Director of Repair the World Atlanta.
In the second month of 5782 (Cheshvan), I’m still thinking about the shmita, or sabb… Read More
2021-10-04 16:07
Commemoration events begin more than a week before the public ceremony. Eighteen volunteer opportunities, beginning Oct. 18, were created by Repair the World as part of “Oct. 27: Remem… Read More
2021-10-01 08:05
Opportunities to give back to the community at various service sites will be available throughout the month through Repair the World, including cemetery cleanups, packing care kits, a blood… Read More
2021-09-24 19:25
As a Jew of Color, Riki (she/her) has experienced the dualities of being Asian American and Jewish. During college, she was heavily involved in community organizing and service and felt a st… Read More
2021-09-15 20:26
The following reflection was written by Lily Brent, Executive Director of Repair the World Atlanta.
This Rosh Hashanah, I felt more ready than ever to turn over a new leaf, and yet a little… Read More
2021-09-03 14:54
By Rabbi Jessy Dressin, Senior Director of Jewish Educationand Wendy Rhein, Senior Director of Philanthropy
Youth Spirit Art Works Volunteer Work Day
It’s spring 2021, and Jaqob Harris… Read More
2021-09-02 16:18
“The work that SVIVAH is doing reaches well beyond the Orthodox community,” said Rabbi Jessy Dressin, one of the interviewees. Dressin, the senior director of education at the se… Read More
2021-08-31 14:09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2021
Repair the World Contact: Jason Edelstein | 510-239-1102
Hillel Contact: Leilah Mooney Joseph | 202-449-6547
Hillel and Repair The World… Read More
2021-08-20 15:09
“Believe it or not,” my friend said, “2020 was our organization’s greatest year for giving in our entire history.” As the Executive Director of Repair the World… Read More
2021-08-11 12:54
Stephanie Wu Winter spent many years working in the financial services sector but she always had a longing to use her skills and talents to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her c… Read More
2021-07-28 17:20
A reflection written by Jack, Repair the World NYC Teen Service Corps Member.
What is social justice? On paper, it means to enact justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunitie… Read More
2021-07-28 17:20
A reflection written by Jack, Repair the World NYC Teen Service Corps Member.
What is social justice? On paper, it means to enact justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunitie… Read More
2021-07-22 16:02
Reflecting on my semester with the community of Repair the World Teen Service Corps, I chose to create a zine! This mini-zine, titled Growth on Uncertain Ground, focuses on how service and l… Read More
2021-07-14 14:01
Last year, Marissa Fogal embarked on a journey to work within spaces that were aligned with her Jewish values. “As a Jewish person, the value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, was p… Read More
2021-07-01 13:40
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2021Contact: Jason Edelstein510/239-1102
Repair the World Announces Expansion to Align with Program Priorities, Organizational Growth, and Unprecedented O… Read More
2021-06-21 18:27
This article originally appeared in TIME on June 17th, 2021.
“When I got the call, I literally just lost my breath,” says Cindy Greenberg, president and CEO of Repair the W… Read More
2021-06-18 18:23
This article originally appeared on Sight on June 17th, 2021.
In her post, Scott listed the 286 organizations and institutions that received funding but did not disclose the amount she gave… Read More
2021-06-18 18:11
This article originally appeared in The Detroit Jewish News on June 18, 2021.
A virtual Juneteenth havdalah option is being hosted by the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue based in Detroit and… Read More
2021-06-17 18:30
This article originally appeared in the Jewish Insider on June 16th, 2021.
MacKenzie Scott, known for her record-setting charitable donations, has now become — with her husband, Dan Je… Read More
2021-06-17 18:17
This article originally appeared in The Time Israel on June 16th, 2021.
Three Jewish nonprofit organizations will receive a slice of the latest $2.74 billion in grants handed out by MacKenzi… Read More
2021-06-15 18:27
June 15, 2021 — As a majority of American Jews say that working for justice and equality is essential to being Jewish, a $7 million gift from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett to Repair t… Read More
2021-06-09 12:18
Last summer, Zohar, a Repair the World fellow, began working with the Cherry Hill Urban Community Garden, a local farm and service partner in Baltimore, Maryland. Working at a community gar… Read More
2021-06-04 00:25
This article originally appeared on Alma on May 25th 2021.
Organizations like Repair the World are working to combat some of these factors by creating new opportunities for&n&hell…Read More
2021-06-03 19:41
In high school, Harry was an avid volunteer at a local therapeutic riding center. “I started volunteering at the riding center because I loved horses,” said Harry as he reflected… Read More
2021-06-01 18:50
This article originally appeared in The Cleveland Jewish News on May 27th 2021.
Repair the World Cleveland, a collaborative of local organizations and community members, launched a vac… Read More
2021-05-26 21:28
For Immediate ReleaseMay 26, 2021
Contact: Jason Edelstein, 510-239-1102
Thousands of Jewish College Students Engaged in Pilot Project through Serve the Moment Volunteer Service Initiative R… Read More
2021-05-25 20:52
This article originally appeared in The Jewish News of Northern California on May 21st 2021.
It was for this reason that I felt lucky to be given an opportunity to give back to my comm… Read More
2021-05-24 15:25
In early 2020, Jasmin had just begun her service with the Peace Corps in Ecuador. Everything changed in March when the pandemic hit and she and her group were evacuated from the region. &ldq&hell…Read More
2021-05-11 13:52
“Working with my service site, About Fresh, has been incredibly impactful. It’s been a powerful experience witnessing community members gain access to fresh food using food acces… Read More
2021-05-05 14:25
Because of volunteers, our partners at the Kings Bay Y Pantry have been able to almost double the amount of people they feed each month. They went from serving 500 people a month to serving… Read More
2021-05-05 13:58
For Immediate ReleaseMay 3, 2021
Contact: Zack Block, Senior Director of Communities, Repair the World, [email protected] & Chan Williams, Academic and Student Affairs Coordi… Read More
2021-04-27 18:09
At the start of the pandemic, Rafael found himself thinking intensely about how to get his neighbors and community through an incredibly difficult reality. “It’s pretty easy to b… Read More
2021-04-26 17:22
This article originally appeared in The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle on April 26th 2021.
Sarah Schanwald is a fellow with the Pittsburgh chapter of Repair The World, whose mission embra… Read More
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