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Khazak Ambassador and ConsulGeneral meet with Chabad in New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. As Kazakhstan's ambassador to the United States, Ashikbayev, who was appointed in April has been in contact with diplomats and government officials. This is to strengthen the bonds between Central Asian countries and the United States. The ambassador together with Consul General Almat aidabekov, held a gathering with Chabad to talk about Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Participants at the meeting included Rabbis Mendy Kotlarsky and Shimon Rivkin of Merkos Suite 302 in Chabad Headquarters, as well as Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun is vice-president for the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress as well as Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. They talked about the long history of Jewish lives and the work of Chabad in Kazakhstan under the direction of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen ( Kazakhstan's chief Shliach)

Then, Mr. Grinshpun remarked that the meeting was "extremely fruitful meeting". "We are very fortunate to have leaders such the former president of the country, Mr. Nazarbayev or the current President Mrs. Tokayev. https://www.slideshare.net/emmanuilgrinshpun They have created a sense of warmth and tolerance in our nation. We are all convinced that the administration is a genuine supporter of the Jewish people." The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated the government's commitment to the Jewish community and all minorities of religion. They expressed interest in working with Chabad to help build Jewish life in the Republic.

The government of the majority Muslim populace is proud of its religious tolerance and works closely with religious leaders across the country to improve the country's wellbeing. Emmanuil Grinshpun Ashikbayev was deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan and is working closely with Chabad Shaluchim and Mr. Abraham Shaulson , an philanthropist. Due to COVID-19 causing all flights to be grounded, Ambassador Ashikbayev helped to secure special permission for a small group of Americans to fly to Kazakhstan on the 20th of April to pay a visit to the gravesite of Reb Levi Yaitzchak Schneerson on the anniversary of his death. Emmanuil Grinshpun The group used the occasion to help sponsor the transportation of the much-needed PPE, and medical equipment to the country. The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak’sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site during the pilgrimage.

A few months prior to the 20th anniversary The meeting also discussed plans for next year's pilgrimage. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun Around 600 people are expected take part in the celebration this year. A conference of Chabad Shluchim, headed by Rabbi Moshe Kokotlarsky as well as Rabbi Berel Lázar will also be planned. The meeting was focused on how the government could support these large-scale projects. https://businessnewsday.com/real-estate-investment-amid-inflation-emmanuil-grinshpun/ Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to offer all assistance with arranging visitation for prayer and study at the Resting Place of the Great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Kotlarsky shared that they are thankful for the Kazak government's overwhelming support. "It is truly a blessing to work with individuals like a Consul General and Ambassador. https://lightroom.adobe.com/u/Emmanuilgrinshpun Our goal is to care for the spiritual and physical needs of every single Jew and the Kazakhstan government Kazakhstan is a wonderful partner in the pursuit of this goal."


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