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Not the type to complain's avatar

Was a really sad experience. I must say the group deserves a lot of credit for pulling thru yom tov gracefully. We should really get together and create a lawsuit. This guy should never be able to run a program again. We paid 2000$ daily for a family of 5. All I ate was some chunks of pineapple and a few soggy fries daily, but seeing the kids and our hard working spouses walking around hungry all yom tov and the non stop itching was very hard to stomach. Praying that we didn’t get any viruses from all those bites.

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Hungry Jew's avatar

This is actually hilarious to read. I am sorry it didn't work out for you all, but I appreciate our terrible program slightly more now.

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Panama kosher Vacation's avatar

I just wanted to make Sure to mention there are other Pesach Programs in Panama and this Blog is confusing The Shem Tov Program with other reputable Programs, Tours and Travel Agencies.

The Shemtov Group is not from Panama and it is actually giving our beautiful Country and its warm Hospitality and amazing food a Bad Name.

We hope people read this article take in Account that this only Represents The program "Shemtov" and not others.

Thank you again

Panama Kosher Vacations

By CeViaja

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Shina's avatar

He and his wife should be ashamed. My kids really went to bed hungry a lot of nights . Food was absolutely horrible. His attitude was unbearable, when people complained to him he wanted to attack the person instead of listening to him . People were really stressed out and hungry. He should never be allowed to run a program. He is a fraud and a chutzpah. And as you said Panama is great place to visit ; great Jewish community and restaurants. I would definitely visit panama again!

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Ekaterina Fershteyn's avatar

I sign by every word!

I had a hysterical meld down on the first Seder when I realized my kids have no food at all. Can I post your article on FB? I would really like the world to know about this person.

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MLWDESIGN's avatar

Of course

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Rivki E's avatar

Just feel terrible that you went through that. You. Your kids. Your extended family. Your writing is humorous and as always excellent. Was there any sort of organized protesting/ complaining? How did the owner ignore so many people?

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MLWDESIGN's avatar

We were ignored at best and mocked and berated at worst. The guy whom i complained to the first days and who was sarcastic back ignored anc avoided me. There were so many nice people who offered to help him with guidance and advice to turn it around. He refused to sit with anyone. He had every chance chol to make second days good. In fact the first night of second day was a slight improvement ... we actually had 2 waiters. But it quickly went downhill the next day snd ended even worst than the first days.

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Positively Janet's avatar

I can’t stop laughing

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Etana Hecht's avatar

Omg, MLW!! That is beyond. I'm so sorry, what a terrible experience!! You guys deserve a vacation after that.

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