Chabad of Nashville will be hosting Scholar in Residence, Popular Hasidic Jewish YouTuber, podcaster and travel writer, Shloime Zionce, on the weekend of January 24 – 25, 2025..
Shloime will speak at the TGIS Friday night dinner on January 24 following the Shabbat service which begins at 6:30 PM, and again at the Shabbat lunch on Saturday, January 25 at 12:30 PM.
Shloime Zionce is a Hasidic influencer, and an out of the box Chasid. Zionce, a 31-year-old father of two, has traveled to 55 countries and is a travel writer for Ami magazine. He also serves as an “ambassador” of sorts to the Hasidic community, often appearing viral in YouTube videos, with millions of views, and has been featured on CNN, BBC, and on Al-Jazeera, explaining Chasidic culture and traditions.
As he travels around the world, he teaches about Judaism while learning about other cultures and shares his perspective as an Orthodox Jew on his journey around the globe.
Zionce described his travels to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan and many other countries. He shares stories about his meeting with ISIS fighters in Iraq, Secret Jews in Lebanon, and members of the Royal Family in the United Arab Emirates, and even being mistaken for an Israeli spying in Saudi Arabia
He said that at times he encountered challenging and even dangerous situations. But he also shared the life lessons he learned.
“We need to see the humanity in other people and try to interact with individuals who are different from us,” Zionce said. “It will enrich both your life and the lives of those around you.”
In many countries, Shloime was the first Chasidic Jew people met, and the positive and warm impression shaped the way Jews were viewed.
“As Jews, let’s be proud to be Jewish,” says Zionce. “I’ve walked around dressed as a Chasidic Jew in the heart of the Arab world, and all I have received is love and respect, because people love and respect someone who is 100% comfortable in their own skin.” Recently Shloime has launched Candle & Strap, a Jewish-Pride apparel line.
Hear Shloime Zionce’s fascinating story from Jerusalem to Jedda, a Chasidic Journey through the heart of the Arab world. January 24 & 25 at Chabad of Nashville.
There is no cost to attend, RSVP at chabadnashvillle.com. For more information call 615-646-5750 or go to chabadnashville.com
To view Shoime’s Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/c/ShloimeZionce/videos.
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