STRANDED IN TURKIYE (because of a BAGEL)

[@infowarriorone]

Jewish culture seems odd and 'foreign' to many Westerners who have never known religious Jews. Often times the unknown elicits feelings of fear and a need to reject the 'other', even though Jews have been a part of America for centuries. This is why channels like this are important, to educate and bring understanding. Education is a key 🗝 to defeating antisemitism. Thanks Shloime!

[@ShloimeZionce]

Thank you! I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. Your comment is exactly what I’m trying to accomplish here. 😃

[@RosinDaddy5280]

Jewish is a religion

[@ilan_NahshOn]

שלוימה.. בזמן שהם ברחו מהארץ בגלל המלחמה היו הרבה שבאו לארץ בגלל המלחמה לעזור לנו ,בצבא,בחקלאות,בהתנדבות.

[@Stolas1777]

Unfortunately most Americans experience with Jews is with irreligious or anti religious very liberal Jews. This is a very new phenomenon, only since the mid 1800s that this began before that a Jew was a Jew. And while that is still true, today so many unfortunately are under the impression that Judaism is a cultural identity when it is, but central to that identity is the fact it is a religion. Most of the Orthodox Jews I know, living in an Orthodox Jewish community, primarily just want to be left alone and be free to be themselves.

[@williamhamill813]

I just broke into tears watching this. I love to see the goodness in people when there is a shitty situation. Gives me faith in humanity.

[@muzaaaaak]

Thank you, Shlomie! I sought out Rabbi Mendy today and bought some bagels to thank him and you for your acts of human kindness. Please keep spreading faith in humanity. We are better and stronger than those that seek our destruction. We will win. Light always outshines darkness.

[@ShloimeZionce]

Wow! That's very sweet of you. Thanks

[@brettske178]

“Do not say in your heart when the Lord your God has driven them out before you, ‘Because of my righteousness the Lord has brought me in to possess this land,’ but it is because of the wickedness of these nations that the Lord is dispossessing them before you.“ (Deuteronomy 9:4) “On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me; for then I will remove from your midst your proudly exultant ones, and you shall no longer be haughty in my holy mountain. But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly….” (Zephaniah 3:11-12)

[@lauramumma2360]

I was super worried about you and your family. Those bagels looked awesome. Very glad it all worked out and you were able to help folks in need of food. Stay safe & Blessings.

[@manitbaacy3413]

Why should you ?

[@cynthiadies9055]

I love this! There is always a way to lift another's burden and help them along their way. Thank you for sharing the process of "bageling!" I hope your wife and children got through their experience traveling without you okay.

[@salyluz6535]

PS- Toda Shloime for adding that part at the end!! I had just said out loud ‘Did you find your tefillin?!?’ & was going to head back here to the comment section to ask you! I’m very glad you found them! I also thank you for setting a good example for all of us of how to redeem the time and make it count for good. Whatever happens to us, if we keep our trust in Him & don’t give in to despair, I believe there always is still a way to honor and glorify the Lord! He has turned things around for me many times, and made a Valley of Trouble into a Door of Hope! (Hosea) What a blessing you were to those hungry, dedicated people! And I pray that the Lord was a Helper to your wife while you were absent, possibly making your children extra sleepy? I know getting three children in a small bathroom all at once can be quite a challenge! Thanks again for sharing some of your real life with us! 💙🙏🏽💙🖖🏼🇮🇱💪🏽🌅🌻

[@thepowerofhealing4554]

Love❤❤❤ from Jordan 🇯🇴and Palestine 🇵🇸 I can't believe that human can hate another human God bless

[@yeshevishman]

Always spread the love!❤❤

[@Stolas1777]

My sister was friends with a Jordanian girl who lived in our neighborhood, when her parents found out we are Jewish they no longer allowed her to come to their house. Unfortunately my friend you’re the exception and islamic antisemitism is built in to the religion from its very earliest inception.

[@thepowerofhealing4554]

@@Stolas1777 sorry to hear that

[@mikimisteinberg4016]

I have never heard of the term 'to bagel someone'. This only proves how I frequently I travel ! Blessings, love and prayers for all,from Israel 🇮🇱.

[@TheRealMr.Mountain]

“Even though these men have yarmulke’s on, I’m pretty sure they are not going to need any kosher food” Pretty funny!

[@ShloimeZionce]

😂 😎

[@1541965]

@@ShloimeZionce @3:15 I see lady walking with her 3 kids . let us assume that she is your wife with your 3 kids. How does it make you feel if someone will kill them or beat them up or throw Bomb at them may God forbid while you are watching and can't do anything about it exactly like what your terrorist IDF killing the children Baby Suckling and Infant of Gaza ?

[@Kathryn-qs1tb]

What a wonderful, generous spirit this guy has. Humanity should all be able to meet on common ground despite our differences.

[@yodorob]

This shows the power of "gam zu le-tovah" - literally meaning "this is also for the good" but effectively more like a "blessing in disguise".

[@purpleandred7]

You're a good man, Shloime. I'm glad you arrived home safe. 🙏

[@lavender5765]

Hello Shlomi, I feel sorry for what happened to you, and I thank the rabbi for his kind spirit in sending food with you

[@davebloombeat]

What an adventure, Shloime! Irrespective of whatever challenges you have faced, your heart has always been in the right place - a real mensch, as always!

[@TheMeyerFamilyAroundTheWorld]

What an incredible story of an outstanding individual who has a true faith in G-D. Turning an unpleasant experience into another opportunity to help as many people as possible is beyond belief!! Thank you for sharing this amazing story with us. This is truly inspiring.

[@barbarakiser5622]

I agree that everything happens for a reason. You blessed so many people. I wish that everyone in the world would look after their brothers and sisters on this planet the way you look after each other. It’s beautiful.

[@Keelow]

What a beautiful act of kindness. Good work Shloime!

[@tonip9844]

Very happy your whole family and you are safe. Bless you for all you do for others.

[@popcoloure]

This is my favorite of your videos! Such mesirus nefesh. Thank you for sharing this incredible story!

[@afountainpenawakening]

I love this. Great story, great outcome and also a great lesson. Things always happen to us for a reason, no matter how harsh it may seem at the time. Thanks for sharing and I hope your wife and children managed ok for their journey home.

[@theresaglass1831]

I’m glad to hear from you. Was concerned for your safety. 🥰🙏

[@Stolas1777]

Mi Kamocha Yisroel! This is beautiful and is such a great example of how Yidden are willing to go out of their way for eachother

[@hl1184]

Love that it was one of the most beautiful experiences you have ever had while traveling!

[@ShloimeZionce]

Yes it was!

[@EphemeralProductions]

I’m so sorry dear brother that you went through this and that your people are being so mistreated all over the world. I give you so big hugs!!!!❤

[@1541965]

I'm Palestinian . Are you not sorry for the Palestinian been killed tortured humiliated and mistreated daily by Israeli zionist IDF for the past 75 years? Are you not sorry for the killing of more than 10000 innocent Civilian in Palestine Mostly Children INFANT SUCKLING and women in Gaza by zionist Israel ? You people are full of hate and anger double standard hypocrite and you are so disgusting .

[@Ben-jd6mu]

Cringe

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@Ben-jd6mu cringe yourself man.

[@Jartoen]

What has this story to do whit being mistreated bc he was jewish your the one that's being racist bc your calling people racist for being no reason you nazi

[@wendilandkammer8368]

I'm so glad that you are ok and happy that you and your family made it home.

[@michellewarmath7811]

Shloime,I believe you definitely were "stranded" to help people as they waited. So, so happy you are safely back. Take care. Shalom and blessings to you and your family.

[@victorblock3421]

Kudos to you for helping out so many hungry travelers and to your wife who endured a tough trip without help.

[@davidhardy5656]

Shloime, please be careful. God Bless you and your Family. You're a good man. Keep the videos coming. .❤️🇮🇱🇨🇱❤️

[@Drewinvan]

Great mitzvah you did there in Istanbul Shloime...proud of you. Keep up the great work brother.. regards from Vancouver Canada.

[@NaProbablyNot]

Love spreading the love in the airport!

[@sandragrasmuller1693]

Oh my God, that was really an unpredictable journey, but I can't understand why this airline was so stubborn, that's terrible and I would never take it again. You did great to give out the food, I love that.Many greetings and blessings.💙🙏❤️

[@mikef445]

Shloime, well done. G-d gave you a mission, but you didn't realize it at the time. You did an excellent job and your mitzvah will not go unnoticed. Keep up the good work. Mike.

[@mehmetmax5361]

Hi i am from Turkey, i am living at Kahramanmaras city. I love Israel ❤ i am not kidding. Love you 👍💐💜💚🧡💙💛❤️

[@stephaniemonteilh3240]

Bless you Shloime, what a kind man you are!

[@flipgalrn]

Amazing story. You were able to help so many people plus you found your missing Tefillin ❤

[@fly20yoc]

כל הכבוד לך. I love watching your videos. The way you accepted the situation is very inspiring , I hope you will at least get you money back somehow.

[@cpkarkow663]

That is quite the voyage story! Just goes to show, the universal idea no matter what religion (or none), that sometimes, what seems to be a bad situation can turn out to be really fulfilling..we can learn and, in this case, you helped so many people. That help will be remembered for a long time, while the frustration of missing a flight will fade into the past,maybe even be forgotten.

[@Laura-mi3nv]

Try not to be mad wtih the airlines and the policies they have to keep. My dad was an airline pilot for many years and after 9/11 a lot of things changed. Just imagine from a basic safety standpoint if it was that easy to miss your plane and have it let back open to hastily let someone on. That is the perfect time for a mistake to be made. My dad was in the air on 9/11 and fortuntately, only stuck in Dallas for a week.... but when they released the pictures of the terrorists on the planes, my dad saw a familiar face. One of those menn had asked to tour his cockpit, he politely declines. You can't give people an inch when so much is at stake. Just be thankful for the meticulous people who let you get mad at them all day long. I'm glad you had the chance to brighten some other days while you were stuck.

[@harryofbc-gz6tc]

Most of the terrorist had their flight training in the US. I think a lot of them did the training in Florida.

[@shanky.y]

Wow

[@thephe88]

Congrats! Happy that you could help those in need.

[@Jkombucha]

If u were in Izmir we have Boyoz , originates back to sephardic jews little side note

[@nomihoch]

that was beautiful, thank you a spark of joy. I went to you tub to find something uplifting to distract my mind before bed and after turning off the news which was interviewing the families of the fallen solders here in Israel. Very important but I can't let it eat me up or I wont be able to function tomorrow.

[@ShloimeZionce]

Thank you for your kind words. Sleep well :-)

[@123canadagirl]

I guess that’s like me losing my rosary but I wouldn’t miss my flight. I like that you have given food to people.

[@simchaisrael3588]

Buetifull to see what you have done shloime. So special. We do not know gds ways but the fact that you were delayed meant you hekped so many!

[@chaverahchannah1]

Todah rabah!!!! Avinu is so compassionate!!! It made me cry!!!

[@GoodLifeInSpain]

Great story...but more importantly...you are a good man!

[@marianasantos1336]

Oh your tefilin are more than a car, they are an extension of yourself, the connection is real, they are you and you are them. I understand completely. In other news.. I love how Chabad looks out for Jews wherever they may find themselves in this world. Your heart beats Chabad. I love that too. Welcome home!

[@emmie9696]

So very relieved to see that you are ok. You are awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShloimeZionce]

Thank you so much!

[@debjh]

Shalom brother! What a wonderful Mitzvah you did! Todah! I am so touched you did this, out of lemons, you made lemonade. (Kosher of course!) 😊 💙🇮🇱

[@LeahRachel613]

BH I have been waiting for you to post this update, I was so scared for you when you said you were not allowed to board in your last video

[@bsd9230]

Clearly you were the Ribbono Shel Oilam's shliach to provide food for the hungry! Only a special person like you would tirelessly search the entire airport for Yidden to feed. Hashem loves you and this was a big hug from the Aibeshter to give you this zechus rabim to be oisek betzorchei tzibbir beEmunah.... Hashem Yeshalem Sicharcha! Umain!

[@alexandria8255]

God Bless you Shloime. Yes God's plans are often mysterious to us all. So glad you were able to get the food to the weary Jewish travelers. We are all God's children. Amen ✨🌺🌺🙏🌺🌺✨

[@thecatlady6]

Wow! Such an amazing, beautiful experience! I don't travel much but a couple of times I've gone to Crown Heights. Flying there was fine but for the flight home, I wasn't so sure. I thought there would be some at JFK but I couldn't find any. Anyway, one time, the nice lady I stayed with prepared sandwiches for me and the other time a Jewish family saw me and offered me food. I was more worried about them taking food from them as they had several small children. Don't worry about me, feed the children. Not to worry, they said, they had enough for a few meals because they didn't know what they'd find when they landed. I told them about several Chabad Rabbis in the area and to call them to find out which stores and restaurants are in the area where they're starting. Long story short, we all had food, BH! Watching your videos, I'm learning that it is possible to travel and stay kosher! I'm so glad you and your family got out of Turkey safely although it wasn't easy. I'm happy that you found your Tefillin. Your wife deserves a lot of kudos for that flight home with the children. Hashem gave her extra hands and patience!

[@steves1112000]

You've had quite an odyssey. You and your family have been in my prayers. I'm sorry that you missed your family, but I'm glad that Adonai was able to use you to feed so many people. I will keep praying for you.

[@monicahudson226]

You were meant for delay..even thru your challenges..a Blessing..for Many Thanks for Sharing Your Video. Peace Be With You🙏💞🙏

[@Dawn-di1qs]

God increased your light because so many needed it.

[@sunshinegirl1323]

I don't why my assumption that Kosher Foods would be provided without question where ever religious Jewish people gather and that Jewish people would fend for themselves. Wow! I learned something new and thank you for sacrificing to help others!

[@Ridealongwithtoli]

Thank you shloime for your amazing videos

[@jeffe9842]

Exciting story, Shloime!! Glad you made it home and with your t'fillin. At the end of your previous video, when you said you were stranded in Istanbul, but your family was on the plane, I thought something happened at security and the authorities had detained you for some reason. I guess the real reason for you being stranded in Istanbul airport was to provide food to other Jews.

[@jeannie24]

you are a great story teller

[@shaindystern1038]

Thanks for uploading the video always amazing

[@ShloimeZionce]

Thank you!

[@emiliawisniewski3947]

As a Pole, nothing brings me more joy than seeing such embrace of out national food. 🙂

[@nikkih406]

God Bless you and your family!! 💜🙏

[@krastycz1810]

What a great video! Thank you for educating and inspiring sir!

[@yeshevishman]

The biggest nes in this video for me is that you slept for an entire flight!!! LOL I can NEVER get much sleep on a plane! In all seriousness, this was another beautiful video!! If there's one thing anyone can learn from this, it is how to turn a difficult and frustrating situation from a negative one into a positive one. Much love and I'm so glad you managed to find your tefilin!

[@Gwaycee]

Sorry for all the trouble you went through. At least you were able to feed many hungry people.

[@hildebergeclothaireau3947]

Please be careful. God bless you and your family and Israel too!

[@rachmunshine9474]

What a mitzvah! Good job, Shlomie! Omg I was going to say that I miss where he found the tefillin? 😂

[@camille9253]

“A mini Mitzvah tank” 😂 love you Shloime!

[@eligotti6530]

Has nothing to do with him being Jewish like some comments or any one treating them wrong. Airlines all have regulations I feel bad this happened but this would of happened to anyone and in any religion. Keep up the good videos

[@deerobin257]

Wow that was quite an experience you went through. How did your wife cope on her flight with all the kids? Glad you home now safe and sound.🌻🙏

[@ShloimeZionce]

It was really not easy for her.

[@danilodistefanis5990]

@@ShloimeZionceI’m sure you’ve learnt from this experience and next time you will be more thoughtful of your kids than other people , regardless they’re your own religion.

[@skoontz4153]

I need to see your wife’s vlog how she survived her flight! I hope it wasn’t too bad for her!!

[@sima8787]

Stay safe gentleman. You are in my prayers. Best regards to Rav Chtrik ❤

[@mieuxdisante]

Thank you Shloime, for the wonderful and inspiring person that you are! (I almost said "Prophet" =)

[@ShloimeZionce]

Aww thanks! not a prophet yet

[@IndoJaya77]

​@@ShloimeZionce​​ All Jews Are Welcome In Muslim Countries I invite Jews to Live in Muslim Countries but come Legally Buy a House, buy land & work. In Morocco The Richest Person Is A Jew His Name is David Amar.... But We Muslims Still Hate & Will Never Accept The Treatment Of Palestinians In The West Bank & We Still Oppose the Zionists Actions In The West Bank Destroying The Homes Of Palestinian Civilians & Building Illegal European Ashkenazi Jewish Settlement!

[@brianradwanski6544]

I love that you turned that rotten bit of luck into such a positive thing.

[@DottyZooKeeper]

What a beautiful story. HaShem moves in a mysterious way

[@ShloimeZionce]

Yes!!

[@DottyZooKeeper]

May HaShem keep you and your family and all am Israel safe during these troubled times. With all blessings from Wales, UK.

[@isabelreinhold1476]

That was so nice of you!

[@bcoleman2006]

Ouch!!! That flight home was very expensive.

[@YuliyaTravels]

Shloime, you are a hero!

[@JasonMiller-mr5hv]

Gd bless you Shloime

[@Gurusdaughter]

G-d bless you, Shloime! What a blessing you were to all of those people. Maybe you did not make the sandwiches, but you were there to hand them out!

[@shloimystern9095]

You are an amazing person! God bless!

[@victoriaz9156]

This may be a stupid question but aren't there items you could buy at the airport that could be considered kosher? Wouldn't almost any vegan or vegetarian option work in this scenario? Turkish cuisine has many vegetarian options that I'm sure were available at the airport.

[@aliyahg.8729]

It's not that simple. If ur interested im sure u can find plenty videos elaborating, I'm not gunna get into it here just bc it would be a very long comment otherwise :)

[@ycc247]

That last comment at the end was incredible!

[@yitzchokroth6168]

So happy to hear your safe. Bh found your תפלין!!

[@texaslinux]

You rock Shloime!

[@saulgrunfeld.]

So inspiring ✨️ 🙌 ❤️ 💖

[@Whisperlost]

saw peter santenello's video about your community, really interesting!

[@daadirabbi]

Shalom Shloime salute you from Somalia keep it up well done.

[@user-Jenn82]

Shalom Shalom. Just wanted to say I’m praying for all the Jewish people around the world and Israel. As a Christian I know you are Gods chosen people and I would be nothing without the Jews. I am forever indebted and will help any Jew I can, even opening our home should anyone need to flee evil antisemitic people. 🙏❤️

[@Proud_Troll]

Gawd daym, you're trilingual. I speak Yiddish, English, I'm learning German and then I'm going to learn Hebrew.

[@CECS1]

I lost Tefillin, I work at Dicks Sporting Goods, and carry tefillin on me everyday at work, openly and clearly. I have wrapped other people while working at the registers, on the floor, whenever I am asked! I left my Tefillin at the register I was working and left to help another person. I came back, gone. Someone saw the velvet bag and thought "oh.. jewelry" or something. Heartbreaking. I would say it felt like loosing a child.... The tears and sweat and prayers I have shed and produced while wearing them... The heart and soul poured into them, devastating. A week or so ago i got an email. Someone had found the Tefillin abandoned near the mall they were stolen from. They picked them up, took them to sofer for any repairs needed and wanted to return them. I asked when the last time they wrapped was, and this person said "my bar mitzvah, 46 years ago" I wrote back "then i guess you have no excuse to not wrap from now on, dont ya". Yes it was painful to loose a pair, but they landed where they needed to be. To have this person use those tefillin daily was more important.

[@aw9382]

This makes me smile so big my face hurts😂❤🤗

[@YuliaHadassahK]

I have a question. Now, I know there are different levels of keeping kosher (I am definitely not the strictest), but aren't, say, apples or nuts always kosher? Depending on the airport, I suppose, you might not be able to get plain food like that. But considering you would be putting your health at risk not eating for days, wouldn't eating something that is most likely kosher and not putting your health at risk take precedence (pekuach nefesh)? I'm not pointing the finger, I'm just curious.

[@nomihoch]

I though the same thing. And when I was in Turkey I was able to find fruit and vegetables. I was not however stuck in the airport. I imagine that water and apples is not nearly as satisfyingly as a bagel. Also I went years ago back then the Rabbi (a different one) was not at all helpful about helping people find kosher food.

[@amazingabby25]

I grew up pretty frum at least for a time, I went to Jewish day schools, camps, etc. how can I find a chabad that would posssibly invite me and my husband for Shabbos, I’m pretty shy. I live in SF, and feel very Lonely right now

[@ShloimeZionce]

I got you covered. Please email me: [e-mail] We’ll make it happen

[@yeshevishman]

Just want to add, kol hakavod for reaching out despite being shy. So many can't overcome that initial step to make things happen. You're an inspiration to me and I hope others as well.

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[@charlyslevy]

Another bagel story. I was travelling to the Chabad Kinnus in November. In the airplane, a Chabad rabbi was giving Jews Bagels and cream cheese! That's the spirit of Chabad!

[@geocoding9728]

Thank you for this mitzvah!!

[@ronitwit]

Was there no fresh fruit and veggies in the airport that people could buy so they didnt have to be totally starving until you helped?

[@BetsAnderson]

May God bless you indeed!

[@ItIsJustJudy]

So glad you found your תפילין.