Moses Samuels- Managing Director
Travelers from around the world know Moses Samuels as the dedicated host and manager of the only synagogue in Myanmar, Musmeah Yeshua. For more than twenty years, Moses Samuels has taken care of the small remaining Jewish community in Burma, as well as the cemetery, and has helped numerous visitors with hotel, airline and other travel arrangements. Many grateful recipients of his knowledge and his assistance have urged Moses Samuels to open a travel agency so that he might more formally help people experience the beautiful and diverse country that is his home. Of Iraqi Jewish descent, Moses Samuels continues the work of his father in caring for the synagogue and community, with a profound love for his heritage and with a will to keep alive the Jewish tradition in Burma. His lifelong experience in Yangon, his lifelong knowledge of Burma, is now available to travelers throughout the world. Moses Samuels' unique role in Burma has been chronicled in articles in the New York Times, Washington Post, International Herald Tribune, and numerous other newspapers.

Sammy Samuels- Marketing and Travel Consultant
An honors graduate of Yeshiva University in New York City, with a degree in Management Information Systems and International Business from the Sy Syms School of Business, Sammy Samuels has promoted his country, Burma, and small Jewish community to all who know him. That's why some of his friends and colleagues call him the "Ambassador of Burma." He has worked at United Jewish Communities- The Federation of North America, the Jewish Communal Service Association, the American Jewish Congress, and has been presented his history and personal experiences in Burma at synagogues and Jewish communal events. During his years in America, Sammy has assisted many people in designing and arranging their visits to Myanmar. Through Myanmar Shalom, Sammy is bringing more tourists to his amazing country, and is once again filling the quiet Rangoon synagogue with joy and songs.

Tour Guides and Team

Myanmar Shalom's tour guides range from youths to seniors, all of whom are very knowledgeable, flexible and understanding of the rigorous requirements of today's travelers; they are also dedicated to their profession and act as ambassadors of the company. They are always cheerful and attentive to the needs and satisfaction of our valued clients.

Our operation team and office team are reinforced with young, enthusiastic, energetic and career-oriented people. They have extensive experience hosting group and individual tours, sharing their love and knowledge of their native country with visitors from around the world. At Myanmar Shalom we not only offer you the sights and sounds of this exciting land but we introduce you to the smiling faces and open hearts of our people while providing quality travel services to clients.

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