On his way to Israel for Sukkos, Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz, traveling with his family, had a short stop in Shannon, Ireland.
When entering the airport, they saw approximately 400 US soldiers milling around the terminal.
While the regular passengers and friends were eating at the various trendy restaurants in the area, most of the army personnel were eating army meals from paper bags.
Rechnitz approached the commander and told him that he wanted to treat all the servicemen to a good meal. At first the commander said it was unnecessary, but Rechnitz insisted.
The commander announced to all the soldiers that they could eat at any restaurant for up to $50, sponsored by Mr. Rechnitz.
After the grateful servicemen ate, the commander asked if Rechnitz would share a few words with all of them why he had done this kind act.
“You guys risk your life to protect me and my family,” Rechnitz told the large group of uniformed men. “When I go out and see a whole bunch of soldiers and marines, it’s something that makes me proud, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Rechnitz concluded, to rousing cheers and applause.
Video: Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz addresses US servicemen
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That is $20000!!!!!!!!!!
Very inspiring!
Wow! What a man with a huge heart! Some people have , but they just don’t know how to give! ( and he is constantly giving to so many) Here, he showed appreciation to soldiers!!, People who risk their lives for the safety and security of others. And then, to be approached by a Yid after and being told such a magnificent story, a story of such hashgacha protis; it is a gift to Mr. Rechnitz to hear how his gesture of kindness will snowball into such a kiddush hashem, in more ways that one. Mr. Rechntz is truly an… Read more »
Such a Kiddush Hashem good on him
Story I heard from someone who heard it from him, he asked the Rebbe a Brocho for Ashirus as it wasn’t going so well for him. The Rebbe told him to say Veyiten Lecho bekoil
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thats amazing its a major kiddush hashem. wow
Yet:-)
He may not be a lubavithcher but he helps plenty of shluchim!
why is his being lubavitch an issue?
The guy is a walking Kiddush Hashem.
He’s not lubavitch
Great story ! Thank you mr. Rechnitz for the kiddush Hashem!
May we all be zoche to make a Kiddush Hashem, each in our own way, be it small or large!
A kiddish Hashem. Shlomo yehuda is a great yid but not Lubavitch
Pretty amazing at a stop ireland in what i assume was the middle of a long trip. To cause such a kiddish Hashem is amazing. Its not about the money he gives plenty of that. Hashem should continue to bless him. I hope it goes viral the goyim need to see it.
BS”D
wow nice
Kiddush Hashem
Kiddush Luvbavitch
Go USArmy!! Usually the guys who serve are righty, and proud of our country. Israel could learn, because of the draft, like half the soldiers believe in giving away land etc. May Hashem protect all of aforementioned serviceman. Yitzi Kan.
According to Rabbi Yechiel Spero who writes Inspiration Daily for Yeshiva Ateres Shimon, “after he (Mr. Rechnitz) finished to a round of applause and standing ovation, a fellow walked over to him. He said, “Sir, I want you to know something. I’m from Kentucky. We are all from Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee.. and there are not many Jews around there. I happen to put on tefillin every day. To be honest with you my fellow soldiers make fun of me, not because they are antisemetic, just they think I’m a weirdo; I have horns. I have been the but of all… Read more »