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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 in the United States since April, Mr. Ashikbayev had met numerous diplomats and officials in order to strengthen relations between the Central Asian country, and the U.S. Since then, has scheduled a meeting with Chabad in order to discuss the state and future of Jewish living in Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Shimon Rivkin (Merkos Suite 302 at Chabad headquarters) and Mr. Emmanuil Grunshpun, vice-president of Euro-Asian Jewish Congress. He is also Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. They talked together about the long history of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the work that Chabad is doing across the country under the guidance of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen.

"It was a highly productive gathering." Mr. Grinshpun later said. "We are truly grateful to have leaders such as former President Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Nazarbayev and current President Mr. Tokayev. These men have facilitated a lot of religious tolerance in the country. We are all convinced that the government is a genuine supporter of the Jewish people." The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated the government's support for the Jewish community as well as all minorities of religion. They also expressed their interest in working with Chabad in order to further develop Jewish living within the Republic.

The government of the mainly Muslim population is proud to be religiously tolerant and collaborates with all kinds of religious leaders to promote wellbeing in the nation. Emmanuil Grinshpun Indeed Ambassador Ashikbayevhas already worked together with Chabad Shluchim and philanthropist Mr. Abraham Shaulson while being Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs back in Kazakhstan. Since all flights were shut down this season because of COVID-19, this man was instrumental to arranging special permission so that an American small group could fly into Kazakhstan on the 20th day of Av which is the day that commemorates his death. The group was able to transport necessary PPE and medical equipment. The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak’sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site, during the pilgrimage.

The participants also discussed plans for the next pilgrimage that will mark the 20th anniversary of Av a little less than two months away. Emmanuil Grinshpun The organizers are expecting over 600 visitors this year from around the globe. There are also plans to host a conference along with Chabad Shluchim from the surrounding countries. The event will be held by Rabbi Berel Laszar as well as Moshe Kotlarsky. With so many major projects in the pipeline the conference was focused on how the government could support the event and ensure its security. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment of providing every assistance with arranging the opportunity to study and pray at the grave of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky expressed gratitude for the Kazak government's unwavering support. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun "It is a great blessing that I am able to work alongside people like the Ambassador and the Consul General. We're dedicated to addressing the spiritual and physical needs of every Jew. The Kazakhstan government in Kazakhstan has been a wonderful partner in this endeavor."


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