Adriana Bacman Halac

Presented by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

I grew up in Argentina in a deeply Zionist home, where attending Jewish school, participating in youth groups, traveling to Israel, and witnessing countless gatherings of families preparing to make aliyah were simply part of everyday life. My husband’s parents’ philanthropic passion, which guided ours, left the names of my children engraved on the Wall of Donors of The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, among other institutions.

That passion for Jewish life only deepened as I grew older. My husband, Edgar, and I became active lay leaders in our community, serving at Centro Unión Israelita, the Hebraica JCC, and the Israelita San Martín School in our hometown of Córdoba. Our roles ranged from being Board members, Secretaries, Co-Presidents of the School PTA and chairs of numerous projects to improve the facilities of the small, but vibrant community that we are still very connected to.

When we moved to Miami nearly 25 years ago, it felt natural to seek out a new “home away from home.” We found it at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Synagogue, inspired by the warmth of Rabbi Farber and later by the newly appointed Rabbi Rojzman, also a fellow Argentinian. And we didn’t just join; we got involved. I launched a book club in English for Spanish speakers so we could practice the language

together, co-founded the Social Action Committee and, drawing on our background in architecture, my husband and I co-chaired the Renovation Committee that transformed our sanctuary into a beautiful, multi-purpose, state-of-the-art space. Our vibrant Jewish community allowed me to continue learning through CAJE, The Center for Advancement of Jewish Education. For the past 15 years, I’ve immersed myself in studies of Judaism and especially my favorite, the Hebrew language. My journey with Federation naturally followed. Through the Women’s Amutot Initiative, I discovered a profound connection to Israel and in Women’s Philanthropy, I came to truly understand the meaning and power of giving. On one of Federation’s Mega Missions, we visited Yemin Orde, a youth village for at-risk youth. We promised ourselves at that time that for every grandchild we would have in the future, we would help this amazing institution in their name.

Little did we know that soon we were going to be blessed with many grandkids and have since added their names on the Wall of Donors like our parents did with their grandkids’ names. For us, being Jewish is more than something that runs in our veins. It is a commitment to actively strengthen our community’s institutions and nurture our enduring bond with Israel. I chose to endow my Lion of Judah, a small but meaningful grain of sand, to help secure a lasting legacy for our seven (and counting) beautiful grandchildren. We are doing this for our resilient, hopeful and strong Jewish community in Miami, in Argentina, in Israel, and wherever Jewish life is in need of support.

Temple Beth Am AND Rambam Day School

Presented by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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