Jaime Gilinski-Bacal, a Colombian banker, investor and philanthropist, is a benefactor to many causes supporting individuals of Jewish faith and heritage. Recently, Harvard University’s Chabad House was the recent recipient of a generous gift by Jaime Gilinski and his wife Raquel. Chabad House seeks to engage fellow Jews through educational programs in all areas of Jewish life. Chabad also reaches out to the greater Harvard University community to bring together undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and Jews of all backgrounds on an ongoing basis. All programs and services are provided free of charge. Jaime Gilinski also serves as the chairman of Chabad House’s Capital Projects. He graduated from Harvard Business School in 1980.
The Gilinskis have also developed Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassador Program, which will award up to 15 merit-based scholarships per year at the Hillel Community Day School in North Miami Beach, Florida. This first-of-its-kind program was developed to recognize students in grades 6 through 12 who show a commitment to excellence. Gilinski “ambassadors” distinguish themselves in leadership and academic achievement, community service, or extracurricular activities. They represent the school’s mission to create lifelong learners and the next generation of leaders in their community.
Jaime Gilinski is a prominent Colombian entrepreneur. In the United States, he is the owner of South Florida-based JGB Bank. Jaime Gilinski also owns banks in Latin America, and is spearheading the massive Panama Pacifico real estate development near the Panama Canal.
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