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'''Shloime Zionce''' is a [[Hasidic Judaism|Hasidic Jewish]] [[journalist]], [[podcast]]er, and [[YouTuber]], noted for his travels and storytelling that aim to share Jewish culture and ideas with broader audiences. He is also the [[White House Correspondents’ Association|Senior White House Correspondent]] for [[Ami Magazine|Ami Magazine]].<ref name="VIN News">{{cite news |date=31 December 2024 |title=Passing Torch: Ami Magazine Names Shloime Zionce to Replace Turx in White House |url=https://vinnews.com/2024/12/31/passing-torch-ami-magazine-names-shloime-zionce-to-replace-turx-in-white-house/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=[[Vos Iz Neias|VIN News]]}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | By the age of 28, he had visited over 40 countries, engaging in cross-cultural interactions and promoting Jewish teachings. His notable travel destinations include Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Our Story - Vakazi |url=https://vakazi.com/team-detail/shloime-zionce |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=vakazi.com}}</ref> |
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== Early life and background == |
== Early life and background == |
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Zionce was born in [[Brooklyn|Brooklyn, New York]], and raised in [[Toronto|Toronto, Canada]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoWewyWz_qI |title=The Story of Shloime Zionce - World Traveler {{!}} Meaningful People #42 |date=2021-04-13 |last=Meaningful People |access-date=2024-08-14 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
Zionce was born in [[Brooklyn|Brooklyn, New York]], and raised in [[Toronto|Toronto, Canada]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoWewyWz_qI |title=The Story of Shloime Zionce - World Traveler {{!}} Meaningful People #42 |date=2021-04-13 |last=Meaningful People |access-date=2024-08-14 |via=YouTube}}</ref> He began his journalism career as a writer for [[Ami Magazine]], focusing initially on local stories in Israel. His travel writing gained traction after he wrote about a vacation in Thailand, which led to subsequent assignments from the magazine.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Henya |date=2022-03-29 |title=Interview With Journalist and YouTuber Shloime Zionce: 'In a Perfect World, I Too Would Be A Shliach' |url=https://crownheights.info/chabad-news/768576/interview-with-journalist-and-youtuber-shlomie-zionce-in-a-perfect-world-i-too-would-be-a-shliach/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=CrownHeights.info |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Career highlights == |
== Career highlights == |
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Zionce serves as a foreign correspondent for Ami Magazine and is recognized as one of the few [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] traveling journalists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=Shloime Zionce |url=https://amimagazine.org/author/shloime-zionce/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=Ami Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> He has gained visibility through his [[YouTube]] channel, where his videos have attracted millions of views.<ref name=":0" /> His series "The Endurance of a Jew" focuses on Chabad [[Shaliach (Chabad)|Shluchim]] and their global impact, featuring communities in places such as Mumbai, Dubai, Morocco, and Montana.<ref name=":1" /> |
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| ⚫ | In collaboration with [[Peter Santenello]], Zionce has created a series of videos aimed at presenting Orthodox Jews positively to a wider audience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frankfurter |first=Rabbi Yitzchok |date=2020-11-18 |title=What Chasidic Jews Taught this "Rookie" Filmmaker // A conversation with Peter Santenello |url=https://amimagazine.org/2020/11/18/what-chasidic-jews-taught-this-rookie-filmmaker/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |work=Ami Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Elie |date=2023-02-16 |title='This is something that's been going on all my life': Content creator Shloime Zionce addresses antisemitism in Brooklyn's Hasidic community |url=https://antisemitism.org/this-is-something-thats-been-going-on-all-my-life-content-creator-shloime-zionce-addresses-antisemitism-in-brooklyns-hasidic-community/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Campaign Against Antisemitism |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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His latest series, titled "The Endurance of a Jew," focuses on Chabad Shluchim, demonstrating their impact globally. The series includes spotlights on communities in places like Mumbai, Dubai, Morocco, and Montana, highlighting the unique experiences and contributions of these emissaries in diverse and sometimes challenging environments.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In January 2025, Ami Magazine announced Zionce would be replacing [[Jake Turx]] as Senior White House Correspondent.<ref name="VIN News" /> |
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== Personal observations and insights == |
== Personal observations and insights == |
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In interviews, |
In interviews, Zionce has discussed his evolving relationship with the [[Chabad]] community, noting that he did not initially grow up within this sect. His deeper involvement developed after personal experiences, such as spending [[Shabbat]] at a [[Chabad house]], which significantly influenced his understanding of the role of [[Shaliach (Chabad)|Shlichus]], or emissary work, within Judaism.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Media appearances == |
== Media appearances == |
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Zionce has appeared in various local and international media outlets, including [[CNN]], [[BBC]], and [[Al Jazeera Media Network|Al-Jazeera]]. His contributions are noted for bridging cultural divides and representing the Orthodox Jewish community in contemporary society.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-24 |title=Shloime Zionce wasn't built for yeshiva. Instead, he wants to show you the world |url=https://forward.com/news/477088/hasidic-shloime-zionce-wants-to-travel-the-world/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=The Forward |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hasidic influencer Shloime Zionce gets both hate and cheers for promoting Jewish pride with a fighting spirit |work=Shtetl - Haredi Free Press |url=https://www.shtetl.org/article/hasidic-influencer-shloime-zionce-hate-cheers-jewish-pride |access-date=2024-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eller |first=Sandy |date=2023-12-24 |title=12 Million Views, Threats and Praise For Hasidic YouTuber's Jewish Pride Selfie |work=VINnews |url=https://vinnews.com/2023/12/24/12-million-views-threats-and-praise-for-hasidic-youtubers-jewish-pride-selfie/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 4 January 2025
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Shloime Zionce is a Hasidic Jewish journalist, podcaster, and YouTuber, noted for his travels and storytelling that aim to share Jewish culture and ideas with broader audiences. He is also the Senior White House Correspondent for Ami Magazine.[1]
By the age of 28, he had visited over 40 countries, engaging in cross-cultural interactions and promoting Jewish teachings. His notable travel destinations include Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]Zionce was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Toronto, Canada.[3] He began his journalism career as a writer for Ami Magazine, focusing initially on local stories in Israel. His travel writing gained traction after he wrote about a vacation in Thailand, which led to subsequent assignments from the magazine.[4]
Career highlights
[edit]Zionce serves as a foreign correspondent for Ami Magazine and is recognized as one of the few Orthodox Jewish traveling journalists.[5] He has gained visibility through his YouTube channel, where his videos have attracted millions of views.[2] His series "The Endurance of a Jew" focuses on Chabad Shluchim and their global impact, featuring communities in places such as Mumbai, Dubai, Morocco, and Montana.[4]
In collaboration with Peter Santenello, Zionce has created a series of videos aimed at presenting Orthodox Jews positively to a wider audience.[6][7]
In January 2025, Ami Magazine announced Zionce would be replacing Jake Turx as Senior White House Correspondent.[1]
Personal observations and insights
[edit]In interviews, Zionce has discussed his evolving relationship with the Chabad community, noting that he did not initially grow up within this sect. His deeper involvement developed after personal experiences, such as spending Shabbat at a Chabad house, which significantly influenced his understanding of the role of Shlichus, or emissary work, within Judaism.[4]
Media appearances
[edit]Zionce has appeared in various local and international media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and Al-Jazeera. His contributions are noted for bridging cultural divides and representing the Orthodox Jewish community in contemporary society.[2][8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Passing Torch: Ami Magazine Names Shloime Zionce to Replace Turx in White House". VIN News. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Our Story - Vakazi". vakazi.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Meaningful People (2021-04-13). The Story of Shloime Zionce - World Traveler | Meaningful People #42. Retrieved 2024-08-14 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Laine, Henya (2022-03-29). "Interview With Journalist and YouTuber Shloime Zionce: 'In a Perfect World, I Too Would Be A Shliach'". CrownHeights.info. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Shloime Zionce". Ami Magazine. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Frankfurter, Rabbi Yitzchok (2020-11-18). "What Chasidic Jews Taught this "Rookie" Filmmaker // A conversation with Peter Santenello". Ami Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Elie (2023-02-16). "'This is something that's been going on all my life': Content creator Shloime Zionce addresses antisemitism in Brooklyn's Hasidic community". Campaign Against Antisemitism. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Shloime Zionce wasn't built for yeshiva. Instead, he wants to show you the world". The Forward. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "Hasidic influencer Shloime Zionce gets both hate and cheers for promoting Jewish pride with a fighting spirit". Shtetl - Haredi Free Press. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Eller, Sandy (2023-12-24). "12 Million Views, Threats and Praise For Hasidic YouTuber's Jewish Pride Selfie". VINnews. Retrieved 2024-08-14.