Lina Kably
Mexico
Born on June 13, 1959, in Mexico City, Lina was raised in a traditional Jewish family of Syrian descent from Damascus. She attended Beit Sefer Tarbut in Mexico and, in 1976, married Dr. Alberto Kably. Together, they have four children and eleven grandchildren.
Her longstanding dedication to community service began in 1978 with WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization), where she participated actively for 20 years, including three international WIZO congresses in Israel. She later studied Computer Science and Marketing at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico from 1992 to 1997.
From 1997 to 2022, Lina played a pivotal role on the leadership board of the Alianza Monte Sinai Community, holding numerous positions, including General Secretary and becoming the first woman to serve as Vice-President for 11 years. Additionally, she was a member of the “Comité Central de la Comunidad Judía de México,” a prestigious delegation representing Mexico’s Jewish community before the government—another first for a woman.
Lina has been deeply involved with Keren Hayesod for over eight years, initially supporting fundraising efforts within the Monte Sinai Community. In 2020, she became the first female Vice President of the Keren Hayesod Mexico Campaign and, in September 2022, was appointed as its first female president for the 2022-2024 term. She also joined international committees on Aliyah and Marketing and, in 2023, became a member of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors.
Lina is a passionate advocate for gender equality, frequently speaking at conferences about her life and mission to empower women. Her volunteer work is rooted in a philosophy of giving while maintaining a strong commitment to family.
