Chicago

Empowering young Jews and their communities, Repair the World Chicago is dedicated to service and learning for a more just world. Our volunteer initiatives center on vital issues like food access and housing justice. Join us in making a difference through our Lincoln Park Supper Club with Base Lincoln Park, kit packing with The Night Ministry, mutual aid projects with The Love Fridge, and impactful donation drives.

Upcoming Opportunities

Jul 11

YLD Shabbaton

Location

Chicago

Housing Justice

Join the Young Adult community in Chicago for a fun-filled weekend! We'll be coming together for a variety of Shabbat events. We will begin the weekend with a pre-Shabbat happy... [ more info ]

Jul 13

Volunteer with YLD and TOV with Chicago Park District

Location

Chicago

FamilyEnvironmental Justice

This month, join JUF Young Leadership Division and Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network for a family volunteer session with the Chicago Park District at their Community Roots Community Garden. All volunteers... [ more info ]

Jul 16

Mishkan at Share Our Spare

Location

Chicago

Housing Justice

Join Mishkan and Repair the World for a volunteer night at Share Our Spare on Wednesday, July 16 from 6–7:30 PM. Help pack essential baby items for families in need... [ more info ]

Jul 22

July Lincoln Park Supper Club

Location

Chicago

Housing Justice

Join us for our monthly cooking session with Base Hillel Lincoln Park! Together, we cook and serve a meal for the residents in transitional housing at Lincoln Park Community Services.... [ more info ]

Service & Learning Opportunities

Make a difference in Chicago by joining us to serve through a Jewish lens, supporting organizations addressing injustice in our community.

Serve With Us

Strengthen your service by engaging in pressing issues through dynamic conversation guides grounded in Jewish values of repairing the world, tikkun olam, and justice, tzedek.

Deepen Your Learning

Expand your commitment to service in Chicago as a part-time service corps member. Learn alongside peers addressing systemic injustices, and directly serve to meet vital community needs rooted in Jewish values.

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Our Team

Lisa Bodziner

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Senior Director of Development

Sarah Cort

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Regional Director

Mollie Kramer

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Senior Program Associate, Chicago

Lauren Silverman

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City Director, Chicago

Our Local Funders

Anonymous Foundation
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Our Advisory Council Members

Alison Zimbalist, Chair
Logan Booth
David Feinberg
Jessie Goldberg
Ben Levy
Jackie Rubinoff
Tracey Rubinoff
Andrea Sak
Lexi Silvers
Jody Slate
Howard Swibel
Sarah Weitz
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We want to hear from you! Contact us today and someone at Repair the World will get back to you soon.

Explore Service by Community

Live out your Jewish values and serve with our partners tackling pressing needs in one of our communities while supporting social change through in-person and virtual opportunities.