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Khazak Ambassador and Consul General 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 officials from the government and diplomats. This is in order to improve the ties between Central Asian countries and the United States. The ambassador, along with Consul General Almat aidabekov organized a meeting for Chabad to discuss Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.

The guests at the event were Rabbis Mendy Kotlarsky and Shimon Rivkin of Merkos Suite 302 in Chabad Headquarters, as well as Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun, who is the vice-president for the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress as well as Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. They discussed the history of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the work Chabad does throughout the country under the direction of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen.

"It was a very productive meeting." Mr. Grinshpun added later. Emmanuil Grinshpun "We are extremely blessed to have leaders like the former president and Prime Minister, Mr. Nazarbayev or the current President, Mrs. Tokayev. Emmanuil Grinshpun They have created a sense of warmth and tolerance in our country. "We are convinced that we all are convinced that the government is truly an ally to the Jewish people." the Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed the government's support for any religious minority as well as the Jewish community. They expressed interest in working with Chabad to promote Jewish lives within the Republic.

The government of the mainly Muslim populace is proud to be tolerant of religion and works closely with all types of religious leaders to ensure the wellbeing within the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun Ashikbayev was the Deputy Minister of foreign affairs back in Kazakhstan and is working closely with Chabad Shaluchim as well as Mr. Abraham Shaulson , philanthropist. After all the flights were shut down last year as a result of COVID-19 The Ambassador was instrumental in arranging special permission for a small contingent of American citizens to fly to Kazakhstan to make the pilgrimage to the grave of Reb Luke Yitzchak Snowrson in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his death. The delegation took advantage of this occasion to help sponsor the transportation of essential PPE, and medical equipment for the country. The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak'sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site in the course of the pilgrimage.

A few months prior to the 20th anniversary The meeting also discussed plans for next year's pilgrimage. The organizers expect over 600 people from all walks of the world to be in attendance at this year's celebration. The organizers also plan to hold a conference on Chabad Shluchim in surrounding countries together in conjunction with Rabbi Berel Kazar and Moshe Kokotlarsky. With so many big projects under way the conference was focused on how the government could help the event and ensure the security of the event. Mr. https://www.trepup.com/emmanuilgrinshpun https://www.instagram.com/emmanuilgrinshpun/ Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to offer all assistance to arrange visits for prayer and study at the Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson's grave.

Rabbi Kotlarsky stated that "we are very appreciative for the great support and support that from the Kazak government gives us." "It's an immense blessing to be able to collaborate with individuals like the Ambassador or the Consul General. Our mission is to provide both spiritual and physical support to every Jew. The government of Kazakhstan has been a great partner in helping us achieve this objective.


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