FLYING TO IRAQ WITH LIPA SCHMELTZER (Episode 1) 

Welcome to my country! I hope you will enjoy your time. God bless.

I am Iraqi Christian and I pray that you will be welcomed as brothers in Iraq. I am sorry you have to hide part of your appearance to be safe. I wish you a peaceful and safe trip. May you be blessed in your journey.

I discovered your channel after seeing you in Peter Santenello's videos where you showed him around your neighborhoods. I am fascinated by your way of life. Thank your for opening up to others and showing us your world.

Hope that you guys don’t need to hide your payot next time visiting Iraq. Iraqi Jewish community was there thousands of years ago so we need to preserve the ancient Jewish sites and community giving back the Iraqi citizenship to the Iraqi Jewish people and their descendants and welcome Jewish pilgrims to visit the holy Jewish sites in Iraq

My fathers side is Assyrian, from Iraq. I personally never been to middle east but when i see Lipa in this video, i can see that he feels the same way i do, so much history of our ancestors. We have 9000 years of history there. Abraham was born in Ur in Iraq, unfortunately ISIS bombed all of the ancient structures but my father used to go to Ur when he was teenager and he tells me about it. Hope you and Lipa had good and safe travels in Iraq.

I'm from Iraq welcome to my iraq and This This country is very important for the Jewish religious and there are many Iraqi Jews 🇮🇶 in our country they have had some problems like any Iraqi. I wish them to return to their country of origin and thank you for visiting Iraq 🤍📿

Welcome to Iraq ... I respect any religion and traditions

Wow! Amazing vid, thank you so much. Shloime and Lipa together, it doesn't get better than that. and by the rivers of Babylon!

I’m Muslim and I enjoy your videos Shloime

You never cease to amaze me, Shloime! I'm so jealous of your adventures. Absolutely amazing

My parents fled Iraq in the 1960’s. As Jews there life was a bit difficult. My father wanted to study at the university but was turned away due to his Judaism.

Great part 1. Love it. Keep em coming.

Iraq was your homeland, and you can still return to it now and preserve your heritage, and you must regain your nationality, your property, your sanctities, and your land needs you.

Shloime, you and Lipa are an inspirational duo - thank you for sharing this adventure!

Really amazing looking forward to part 2

Loved this video :) thank you for the content from the UK ps glad your friend got through his anxiety and came along be safe.

Good luck with you visit in Iraq and stay safe Shloime. Can’t wait to see more.

Lipa is so kind!! I love his thought processes and his perspectives on being afraid! Woohoo, I am glad he went with you to Iraq! Thats awesome.

This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I pray for the day Jews can visit Iraq as other religions ❤️❤️❤️

Hey Shloime.....Thank you the the amazing content you are bringing us!!! Blessing to you and Lipa!!!

Wow, what an amazing video. I went to Iraq in 2009 and I feel like I learned more in this video. Thanks Shloime.

Incredible video ! Thank u Shloime for sharing and bringing Lipa with u. I am grateful that he was honest about being afraid but BH he overcame it because of his trust in Gd and of the purpose and mission of the trip.

Wow you are very brave to travel to Iraq. Things can change very quickly there. Much respect 😊

What an incredible video, so much energy in this content, I almost felt as if I was there with you, thank you and safe travels!

Great video Shloimy. Praying for your safety on your travels.

Wow wow Thank you so much shlome.it's amazing video . was worth the wait!!👍👍👍

Thank you million times for this great video, but I was really worried for both of you wonderful people, please, please take always good care of yourselves, whereever you may go, God bless you both and your families.💙🙏❤️

Very creative!!!! can't wait for the next video

As a Catholic, I love your videos Shloime. Keep em coming!

I’ve been waiting to watch this since the Ami article. Nice.

Love this video I’ve been waiting for this for so long when is the next one coming

So glad I found your channel! It's always fascinating to learn about how other people live!

Hope you have a great trip. Stay safe!! Can't wait for the next video. Next time, visit Africa

Wow!! Thanks for sharing!!!

I love your videos! So informative. Lipa is amazing as are you. Thank you for sharing. I’m an American Christian and I’m so sad that you guys have to hide your Jewish identities. I don’t think anyone should have to hide their culture or religion. We are all humans that god made. So sad. God bless you two!

Hello from Vancouver. This is such a beautiful idea and you guys are showing great intention and courage. Much love

Great episode. I pray for your safety

Bless You Both!

Super video men , have a safe and fruitful journey

Looking forward to more!

Wow beautiful. Can't wait for part 2

Great work Shloime. So glad I found you on Peter's videos. Peace to you.

Welcome to Iraq man iam a Shia Muslim and iam happy that you came to Iraq it would be an honor for you to come over my house in Karbala man. And remember Iraqis don’t ignore history we know how important Jewish people are in the Baby-lion age and how they grew and their oppression during the time again thank you for coming to Iraq and I hope you can visit my house sometimes and get to show you my city

Great video shloime and Lipa !God bless you!! Hello from Upstate New York( fingerlakes )

Such a cool experience. Thank you for documenting this historic trip for the Jewish people.

This is amazing

Wow, when he said Iraq, he meant the real deal. Not just up north where the Kurds live. This look like a great series. Hatzlacha, Shloime & Lipa. Stay safe.

I'm from Iraq, that's exciting!

Love the vlogs Shloime keep it up!

Thank you for sharing your culture and world.

What a good example of trusting God and just letting Him guide the adventure!

may Lipa and you receive rich blessings .wisdom ,knowledge , inspiration and tender hospitality on your journey

I can tell Lipa was quite fearful. But brave. I love how cool and composed Shloime was haha very cool video. Much love

Thank you so much ❣️🥰

oh wow..iam looking forward to this video, what a luck, i got up at 5.30 and i am able to watch it before making breakfast!

@9:11 I hope after his experience that he realised that he didn't at all risk his life! The world is a huge loving place all we need to be is open minded to others. Best spark to be an אור לגויים !

Great content.

Thank you for being Brave! Those awakening in the Dispora will be greatful for your light! Keep Shining Bright for it Pleases the Lord when you do!

Welcome to my country my friend ❤️

I am a new subscriber to your channel. Love from the Philippines❤❤

Wow ! Amazing video Shloime, you really have balls to go in Irak !

6:00 Thank you both for not "chickening out" & for giving us an education.

you are very welcome to Iraq bro!

Wow amazing job on that one when’s the rest coming?

You are welcome guys to my country

Welcome to Iraq♥️😊

EPIC LIPA AND SHLOMY

im glad to of found your channel, bringing us information and sights of the world i willl never in my life experience. never have left the US, in my 50s ill probly never go.

Hello Shloime 🙋🙋.. I subscribed today to your Channel through Peter's videos , I really liked your fun and positive personality , I'm in Los Angeles and joined Kabbalah Classes couple of years ago and attended Shabbat one time and had a nice Dinner at the Center with a lot people including Madonna who was there with her family , great adventure in Iraq but very scary at the same time , thank God you guys were fine , I'm from Nicaragua 🇳🇮 (Central America) and respect Jewish people and traditions , God Bless you and you Community 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

Welcome in Iraq bro I wish u to have beautiful time

Really amazing

tekhelet tzitzit, nice.

you will be fine, iraqi are good.

Welcome to Iraq brothers, you didn't have to hide your Payot!

An Italian Ukranian from New York who not only loves Lipas music (Mizrach is my favorite) but i also love your videos!

Hey Shloime, you are very welcomed here in Iraq 🇮🇶. And honestly it is our pleasure to have you here. As for your friend Lipa, omg, he just has a recognized imagination that hold us to go back to the deep hestroy. I hope 🙏 you return to usa 🇺🇸 safe and sound 🔉.Our Imam Ali (bless be upon him said)says, we all hunant being and we should honored each other. Greetings are sent to u from Basra. Plz, keep in touch.

Welcome to your second country, Iraq. I hope you will go to Basra Governorate. The flower exhibition will be opened on Monday 🥺❤

Welcome to iraq I hope you have a good time

Shalom !! G-D Bless you

Be safe and have a good time. Baruch Hashem the trip will be great

Amazing

You're the best ❤❤🇮🇶

All good Shloime. G*d is looking over you and Lipa. Be safe and be smart. -MG

Sweet video.

Wow, this gives me anxiety lol! Stay safe out there...couple months later things changed in that place...

5:53 transformation and change of clothing 😁 l love Lipa's Istanbul T-shirt as if he was trying to double hide is true identity behind that T-shirt. 😊 You guys are amazing 👍💪Shalom & blessings from Cyprus 🤗😇🙏

Lipa using an op-1 synth. Kudos!

I have such love For you Shloime , it’s just that the way of Muslim people including countries that have government issues with the US have mainly open minds, kind hearted ways, so giving..I can go on and on about how heart warming they are. The cultural differences are there but the beauty of human connectedness unconditionally. I have noticed across the board that the airport can be a test of patience in many places..even the US lol. I notice that the majority or even across the board travelers from the “west” but Americans I am talking abt being in Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi and so on are met with such love when they are asked where are you from, Ameriki. It’s so so so beautiful. I am just providing a different perspective and I have not watched the entire vid or the others from the trip. I grew up very close to Williamsburg in Forest Hills, just off Myrtle ave. My father worked for BK Union Gas co since before God blessed me with this life, we walked and took subway or went to service calls all over the Borough’s, I also have been to your beautiful area and others with small to large Hasidic populations, I never thought a thing because God made me one to perhaps observe but never judge when someone or something is different. My parents reinforced this. Mom so kind and gentle, dad took us all over and I never stared at a person but I’d see others do this and my soul was sad, and knowing we are all different that is ok. This doesn’t mean I do not feel it in my heart and soul that killing is wrong, suffering of others, the oppression and corruption, beings that have value for what serves them, so this life is worthless and this one that serves me is worth living disturbs me so that I physically feel all of this along with emotionally but not for 10 min. For a week deeply or a bit more I cry so hard at the heaviness of all the suffering and atrocious wrongs that it seems so many root for or just accept. It is tough, I think and know love and light, unity heals and corrects the heavy wrongs and all wrong. I should say it does however it’s not a one and done deal. I think ok this person is labeled this or that, media says this and that but this is a result of greed and the quest for power that is the true story of what has occurred over our species time on this planet. It is now coming to forefront as it worsens. There are 2 outcomes that are possible- first is basically what the term burning the crooked broken house down as it is necessary to build again..good strong true all the things ones house should be should provide and hold, do. Second is worsening that ultimately is taken care of by Our Creator. Given blessings that are infinite in proportion what happens..people exist like there is no meaning in this ultimate blessing. They worship themselves really not even knowing who they truly are. I am from Cork Ireland and our people suffered as well. I have similar values as Orthodox Judaism follows but it is hard because I am often alone in prayer, meditation, existing in every way one exists by way of love, truth, tolerance, faith rooted deeper than an ancient oak tree, hand in hand with God as I serve the divine Creator and this is joy truly, worry, fear, any negativity is brief because I know what my soul purpose is and I am guided. Should have started out with that I didn’t like seeing and feeling how shaken you 2 kind, stellar beings were. I do know that I will watch the rest and as we do, we rise above to continue on this path, sorry such a long comment or short editorial haha. Love light is abundant within and all around you. ✌🏼🫶🏼✨

Good evening Shliome. My name is Omar. I am a Puerto Rican-American living in Miami. I have been fascinated with Judaism ever since the thought of it came to my mind. I have relatives who are of Jewish faith and the love and joy brought to me by the religion has enlightened my heart to want to convert. What piece of advice would you give to me to start the process. I am reclining on Reform Judaism and most definitely am inspired to learn more.

I am so happy that Lipa got on the plane with you Shloime. I felt so emotionally connected to this video.Lipa is a special true, what I call authentic artist in all the mediums. I can’t wait to hear the music or artistry that comes out of this journey. I was in Iraq on 04-06-11. I was there with my late husband to see Baghdad. I suffered a terrible injury there ,was treated so badly by the people and finally was able to get out to go to London and then medi-evacuated to Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles.

welcome ❤️

what's up shloime

Enjoyed the video. I live in Australia and just returned from Oman and Jordan. I plan on visiting Iraq and Kurdistan later in the year!

Great Trip 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 shloime you are Great

All Iraqis agreed on your love ❤❤🇮🇶

Wow your accent is pretty awesome

Wonderful holiday season all times town 🙂🙂🙂

על נהרות בבל... על ערבים בתוכה תלינו כינורותנו... שלומי און ליפא... הפלא ופלא!!! 🙏🙏🙏

Where did your buddy go at the end?

Stay safe!