Adolfo Benarus (March 20, 1863, Angra do Heroísmo – November 24, 1958, Lisbon) was a Portuguese professor, painter, and publicist.
He contributed to the Arquivo Nacional and translated several works, demonstrating a strong commitment to exploring various facets of Hebrew life.
Benarús was actively involved in communal affairs and held the honorary presidency of Lisbon's Jewish community.
He was involved in the establishment and operation of the "Portuguese Commission for Assistance to Refugee-Jews in Portugal" (COMASSIS).
This organization, established in 1933, directed by Augusto Isaac de Esaguy, aimed to provide aid and support to Jewish refugees during World War II.