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For Seattle native Miriam Zana, Sephardic Adventure Camp isn’t just a summer tradition — it’s a family legacy.
“My entire family has gone to SAC for a long, long time,” Miriam shares. “It was just kind of a thing that I did.”
What started as a family tradition quickly became a personal passion. Miriam has returned year after year, drawn by the friendships, laughter, and the chance to deepen her connection to her Sephardic roots.
“I keep coming back to SAC because it’s a very fun experience to be with all of your friends and to enrich your Judaism,” she explains. “Camp means to me a way to go away and have a big hangout with all of your friends, learn a little, but mostly have fun.”
At SAC, Miriam says she’s learned not only about Sephardic Judaism, but also about the many rich traditions within it.
“There are people from Turkey, Rhodes, and Morocco. It’s very interesting to see how they say things and bake,” she says. “SAC teaches me about Sephardic Judaism and also different ways to be Sephardic.”
The Zana family’s connection to SAC runs deep. Miriam’s parents are enthusiastic supporters of the camp, sponsoring activities like Color War and joining in the fun on Sephardic Day (save the date – June 28, 2026).
“SAC is very important to them,” Miriam says. “We talk about camp at the dinner table and what happened in our years versus theirs.”
For Miriam, the experience goes beyond summer memories — it’s about belonging to something bigger, something rooted in faith, family, and community.
“It’s a lineage of my family coming, and it’s very fun. I think that’s why we all come.”
Looking ahead, Miriam hopes to continue that lineage.
“I’ll probably come back to camp for a few years and then become a counselor — and will most likely send my children here,” she smiles.
At SAC, the next generation of campers like Miriam are carrying forward the traditions, friendships, and joy that make the Sephardic Adventure Camp experience so special — one summer at a time.
Help ensure a Sephardic Legacy for Miriam, her family, and so many others with your end of year gift to SAC!
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1. Give Now: Make a gift online today, or send a check to the address below to help support camp Operations and Scholarships for the upcoming summer.
2. Legacy Society: Include SAC in your will, trust, life insurance policy, or retirement account.
3. Endowment: Donate to our endowment to support SAC now and in the future.
