$13+ Million Fuels Repair the World’s National Expansion Strengthening Jewish Service Amid Rising Antisemitism

$13+ Million Fuels Repair the World’s National Expansion Strengthening Jewish Service Amid Rising Antisemitism

Funding expands the Jewish service movement, building proud, purposeful Jewish community across the country, while scaling bridge-building initiatives to foster understanding. 

NEW YORK, NY – October 6, 2025 – Repair the World, the nation’s leading Jewish service organization, announced a comprehensive expansion of its programming to meet surging demand from young Jews seeking to make a difference in their communities. The expansion comes as the organization has seen volunteer participation more than double following October 7th, with young adults increasingly turning to service as a way to express their Jewish values and build connections across communities.

Starting this year and expanding over the next five years, Repair the World will engage over 1 million Jewish and non-Jewish participants in 1.8 million acts of meaningful Jewish service and learning. This ambitious growth plan includes launching innovative bridge-building programs, expanding to new communities nationwide, and strengthening partnerships through the Jewish Service Alliance—a coalition of 50+ organizations serving Jewish young adults across the country.

“Jewish service has empowered young Jews to step up and joyfully serve their communities like never before,” said Cindy Greenberg, President and CEO of Repair the World. “While many Jews have reported changing their behavior out of concern for their safety and many alliances have strained, we’ve seen the opposite—a surge in volunteer interest and 100% of our service partnerships holding steady. This expansion allows us to channel that energy into meaningful action that strengthens both Jewish communities and our broader society.”

This expansion is made possible through a collaborative investment led by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation, Einhorn Collaborative, The Marcus Foundation, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, Samueli Family Philanthropies, and The Tepper Foundation. This landmark investment will fast-track Repair the World’s adaptive strategic plan, enabling the organization to scale its programs, expand to new communities, and strengthen the Jewish service movement nationwide.

New Bridge-Building Programming Addresses Rising Antisemitism

At the heart of the expansion is Repair the World’s strategic bridge-building through service initiatives. Through this proven model of service learning, Repair will unite Jews and their neighbors from different backgrounds to build understanding and common ground – aligned with their mission to mobilize Jews and their communities. These programs will include specialized curriculum, training for facilitators, and partnerships with identity-based organizations to ensure authentic, impactful programming. Through their partnership with Hillel International, these bridge-building efforts will also focus on improving campus culture, creating spaces where Jewish students can engage proudly in their identity while building meaningful relationships across differences.

“Service is one of the most powerful ways for Jews to create durable relationships with each other and non-Jews,” said Greenberg. “In the face of rising antisemitism, we’re recommitting to creating proud, purposeful Jewish experiences that demonstrate our values through action, not just words.”

Major philanthropic leaders are recognizing the critical importance of Repair’s approach to community building. “The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is proud to support organizations that create lasting change through authentic community engagement, and Repair the World exemplifies this approach,” said Fay Twersky, President of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “Their model of combining service with Jewish learning not only strengthens Jewish communities but also builds bridges that make our entire society more resilient. This important work provides a proven path toward healthier communities.”

“Our philanthropy focuses on both solving systemic challenges and meeting immediate human needs,” said Lindsey Spindle, President of the Samueli Foundation. “That’s why we’re investing in Repair the World’s expansion. Service through a Jewish lens creates authentic connections across communities. It strengthens Jewish identity, addresses antisemitism through relationship-building, and demonstrates Jewish values in action. We have deep confidence in Repair’s ability to do this essential work with creativity, boldness, and genuine care for all communities.”

Geographic Expansion to Reach Underserved Communities

Repair the World will significantly expand its geographic footprint through a new “partner hub” model that leverages local Jewish institutional infrastructure. The organization will establish operations in 10 additional communities with substantial young Jewish populations, embedding dedicated staff within partner organizations and providing training, mentorship, and strategic support. Alongside growth in existing communities, Repair the World will be able to sustain and support direct programming in 18 cities across the country.

This expansion builds on a successful pilot program in Baltimore, where Repair has demonstrated that Jewish service programming can thrive through strategic local partnerships. Communities will be selected based on young Jewish population size, strong local Jewish engagement partners, and stakeholder readiness for collaboration.

Strengthening the Jewish Service Movement Through Partnership

The expansion is powered by significant growth in the Jewish Service Alliance, Repair’s collaborative network that now includes over 50 organizations serving Jewish young adults nationwide. Partner organizations including OneTable, Moishe House, and Hillel will expand their “Powered by Repair the World” programming through shared infrastructure, training, and microgrants.

The Jewish Service Alliance has successfully replicated Repair’s service-learning models while maintaining program fidelity, with partners reporting increased participant engagement and stronger connections to Jewish life through service experiences.

This expansion comes at a critical time for Jewish communities nationwide. Recent research shows that service promotes well-being among volunteers while addressing pressing community needs from food insecurity to educational inequity. Repair’s integrated approach—combining hands-on service, Jewish learning, issue-area education, and reflection—creates meaningful service experiences that build lasting connections to Jewish life and values.

About Repair the World

Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world, igniting a lifelong commitment to service. We believe service in support of social change is vital to a flourishing Jewish community and an inspired Jewish life. By 2030, we will inspire and catalyze one million acts of service and learning toward repairing the world. For more information, visit werepair.org.