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Khazak Ambassador Consul General, Khazak Ambassador and Chabad in New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. Ever since being appointed as Kazakhstan's ambassador in the United States in April, Mr. Ashikbayev has met with various government officials and diplomats to strengthen connections between Kazakhstan Central Asian country and the U.S. In connection with his duties, the ambassador, together with Consul General Almat Aidabekov, set up a meeting with Chabad to discuss the current state of Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kularsky and Shimon Rivkin, both from Merkos Suite 302 at Chabad headquarters, were invited to the event. Emmanuil Grinshpun. Emmanuil Grinshpun He serves as vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and as an Honorary Consul for Kazakhstan. They discussed together the history and current state of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the work of Chabad, Kazakhstan’s Chief Rabbi and head Shliach, Yeshaya Cohen.

Then afterward, later, Mr. Grinshpun added that "it was an 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. They have been able to create such a warm and welcoming environment for religious tolerance in our nation. "We are all convinced that the government is a true Friend to the Jewish People." The Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed that the government supports the Jewish Community as well as other religions minorities. They expressed an interest in collaborating with Chabad to further the development of Jewish lifestyle within the Republic.

Emmanuil Grinshpun The government of the mainly Muslim populace is proud of its religious tolerance and is in close contact with all religious leaders to improve the quality of life in the country. Indeed the Ambassador Ashikbayevhas previously worked together with Chabad Shluchim and philanthropist Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Abraham Shaulson while serving as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan. With all flights grounded last year as a result of COVID-19, he played a key role in securing a special authorization for a small contingent from America to fly into the country to make an effort to visit the grave of Reb Levi Yitzchak Schneerson on the 20th of Av - the anniversary of his death. Emmanuil Grinshpun The delegation also used the occasion to raise funds and bring much-needed PPE as well as medical equipment to the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak'sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site during the pilgrimage.

With the 20th of Av only two months away, the group also discussed plan for the next pilgrimage. The organizers anticipate an attendance of over 600 people from around the world this year. There are also plans to host a conference for Chabad Shluchim from surrounding countries, which will be led by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky and Rabbi Berel Lazar. The meeting was focused on what the government can do to support these large-scale projects. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to provide all assistance in scheduling visits for prayer and study in the final resting place of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky said, "We are grateful for the tremendous open support that Kazak government has extended to us." It's truly an honor to work with people such as the Ambassador and Consul General. Our goal is to meet the spiritual and physical needs every Jew. The Kazakhstan government Kazakhstan has been a wonderful partner in this mission.


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