Silvia Leonor Hersalis, 42, was dedicated to her family, especially her 19-year-old daughter Sandra and her mother, who lived with them. Her involvement in Sandra's decision to travel to Israel with the Maccabi group included attending meetings and selling lottery tickets. On July 18, 1994, Silvia visited AMIA for job opportunities. While she waited in line at the Job Placement Office, a car bomb exploded at 9:53 a.m. at the AMIA building.