New York
Repair the World New York mobilizes Jews and our communities to take action to meet local needs across Brooklyn and Manhattan grounding our service in reflection, education, and Jewish values.
Volunteers decorate cigarette disposal containers and learn about Harlem with Green and Blue Eco Care.
Teen service corps volunteers participate in community fridge fill in Brooklyn.
Volunteers pack hygiene kits for recently arrived migrants at CBST during MLK Weekend of Service.
Teen service corps members serve at Harlem Grown, an urban farm partner in Manhattan.
Volunteers care for a chicken and take care of the weeds at Bushwick City Farm.
Upcoming Opportunities
Sep 27
Sukkot Celebration with Hannah Senesh Kids and Families
New York
Private Program
Oct 1
NDJS: Respite Dinner: 3rd year anniversary in the Sukkah
New York
Register HereOct 6
Open Doors, Full Tables: A Sukkot Food Pantry Day
New York
Oct 18
The Longest Table Harlem with JCC Harlem
New York
Service & Learning Opportunities
Serve and learn alongside your neighbors in partnership with local organizations, addressing food insecurity, education justice, housing, and other pressing community needs through a Jewish lens.
Serve With UsService Corps members spend a minimum of 5 hours per week volunteering with local service partners and engaging in cohort learning experiences. This cohort is focused on the Brooklyn community and will explore bridge-building, cultural exchange, and intersecting Black and Jewish history from Brooklyn-based facilitators. This is a part-time opportunity running May 3–June 30. Corps members commit to 5+ hours per week of direct service and full participation in 5 learning sessions and 2 group service sessions. Corps members are eligible for a stipend of up to $1,000, with additional economic access funding available. Acceptances are on a rolling basis.
Learn More and ApplyTake action, earn a stipend, and build community. As a part-time stipended service corps member in New York, you’ll volunteer with local nonprofits, address urgent needs, and engage deeply with Jewish values and traditions that inspire social change alongside your peers. You can also join the Bridge-Building service corps that brings people together across lines of difference – fostering collaboration, trust, and common ground across our diverse community.
Learn MoreVolunteer as a family while participating in Jewish service-learning and meeting local community needs. Family programs are specifically for young children and their caregivers to serve, learn, and engage in conversation about justice.
New York Stories
Our Team
Yonah Benstein
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Senior Program Associate, New York
Yonah Benstein
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Senior Program Associate, New York
Yonah brings extensive experience in community organizing and Jewish leadership, with a focus on engaging young people around climate justice and human rights. Prior to joining Repair the World, they worked as a research assistant on public policy issues and as an organizer with the Sunrise Movement and Green Course, helping to lead national campaigns- from advocating for fossil fuel divestment at the Hebrew University to a campaign for a Green New Deal. They have also coordinated public actions and protests and bring hands-on experience in fundraising and grassroots movement-building.
Within the Jewish community, Yonah has been a Moishe House resident in both Harlem and Park Slope, creating programs that weave together Jewish tradition, social justice, and community connection, often in collaboration with other organizations and drawing on all that NYC has to offer.
Yonah was born and raised in Jerusalem and holds a master’s degree in International Political Economy from the Hebrew University. They also find joy in cooking and hosting Shabbat meals, taking dance classes, practicing Portuguese, and exploring Brazilian music and culture.
Meredith Levick
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Senior Director of Community Impact
Meredith Levick
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Senior Director of Community Impact
Meredith is a relationship-driven leader who channels Jewish values into experiences that deepen engagement and foster meaningful connection. Whether cultivating partnerships, guiding teams, or designing programs, she is committed to creating inclusive, high-impact initiatives that strengthen communities. Her career spans both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, shaping an adaptable communication style and a flexible management approach suited to diverse teams and stakeholders. Meredith thrives in cross-cultural collaborations and enjoys bringing together varied perspectives and work styles to achieve shared goals. She has held roles with Hazon (now Adamah), the Office of Innovation, the Florence Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning, American Express, and Forbes, among others. Most recently, she worked as a consultant focused on developing impact-driven strategic partnerships, synthesizing complex work streams, and supporting projects that integrate thoughtful client relationships with effective project management.
Meredith holds a BA in English Literature and Spanish from Northwestern University and an MA in Experiential Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. She also earned a graduate certificate in Israel Education from the iCenter. She lives in the Hudson Valley, north of New York City, with her family.
Hannah Margolis
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Senior Program Associate, New York
Hannah Margolis
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Senior Program Associate, New York
Hannah is so excited to join the Repair the World team as a Senior Program Associate in New York! She is a passionate Jewish communal professional driven by helping people connect Jewish values with meaningful action. Before joining Repair the World, Hannah worked at the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), where she supported community engagement, public affairs initiatives, and intergroup relations across New York City. Hannah’s commitment to engaging young people in Jewish life began through her work with Hillel. She previously worked at Hillel at the University of Georgia and Columbia/Barnard Hillel, where she found meaning in cultivating relationships and creating values-based experiences for students with a wide range of Jewish backgrounds.
Hannah earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University (Go Green!) and grew up in New Jersey. She’s a lifelong Ramah-nik, having grown up at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires and returning on staff for several summers. Hannah is based on the Upper West Side and in her free time you can find her with her friends, going on a run through central park, or finding the best deli sandwich in NYC!
Rhea Quiñones
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Program & Operations Manager, New York
Rhea Quiñones
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Program & Operations Manager, New York
Rhea Quiñones brings 15+ years of experience in community engagement, program leadership, and equity-centered organizing to her role supporting Repair the World NYC during a key organizational transition. Through her consulting practice, REACH Consulting, Rhea helps mission-driven organizations lead through change, strengthen community partnerships, and design impactful programs. She is passionate about creating spaces where staff and community members alike feel seen, valued, and empowered to drive meaningful change.
Rhea’s work has spanned a wide range of causes and communities — from advancing climate justice and community resilience to strengthening literacy programs in NYC public schools to helping first-generation students access higher education. A former Community Engagement Director at Reading Partners NYC and a seasoned leadership coach, Rhea is especially skilled at building inclusive team cultures and fostering strong, trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholders. She is thrilled to support Repair the World NYC’s team and youth programming this summer, and to contribute to an organization whose values of service and community connection deeply resonate with her own.
Jake Shapiro
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Managing Director, New York
Jake Shapiro
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Managing Director, New York
Jake Shapiro is a dedicated bridge-builder and social change leader with a decade of experience in community service, peacebuilding, and experiential education. Most recently, Jake worked on Democracy Initiatives at Interfaith America, where he partnered with senior nonprofit and faith leaders to advance pluralism in civic spaces. Previously, he spent seven years living in Israel, where he helped build and scale Tech2Peace, an organization that brings together young Israelis and Palestinians. Jake began his time in Israel as a Yahel Social Change Fellow, volunteering for nine months in the city of Lod.
Jake has also held roles at IsraAID Nepal, the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, the Shaharit Institute, and the Pathways Institute for Negotiation Education.
A former professional cook, Jake loves gathering friends, family, and strangers over food, music, conversation, and good times.
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