Shloime Zionce is an American

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journalist who has served as the Senior White House Correspondent for ''

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'' since 2025. Previously, he was ''Ami''s foreign correspondent and has traveled to over 40 countries. His notable travel destinations include Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.

Early life

Zionce was born in

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, and raised in

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. He began his journalism career as a writer for ''

'', initially focusing on local stories in Israel. His travel writing gained attention after he wrote about a vacation in Thailand, leading to further assignments from the magazine.

Career

Zionce serves as a foreign correspondent for ''Ami Magazine'' and is recognized as one of the few

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traveling journalists. He has a

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channel, where his videos have attracted millions of views. His series The Endurance of a Jew features Chabad Shluchim and their global impact, featuring communities in places such as Mumbai, Dubai, Morocco, and Montana. In collaboration with Peter Santenello, Zionce has created a series of videos aimed at presenting Orthodox Jews positively to a wider audience. In January 2025, Ami Magazine announced Zionce would be replacing Jake Turx as Senior White House Correspondent.

Media appearances

Zionce has appeared in various local and international media outlets, including

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, and

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. His contributions are noted for bridging cultural divides and representing the Orthodox Jewish community in contemporary society.

Personal life

In 2015, Zionce married Mushky Turner. they have two children. In interviews, Zionce has discussed his evolving relationship with the

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community, noting that he did not initially grow up within this sect. His deeper involvement developed after personal experiences, such as spending

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at a Chabad house, which significantly influenced his understanding of the role of Shlichus, or emissary work, within Judaism.

References

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