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Khazak Ambassadors and Consul General get together with Chabad New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. As Kazakhstan's ambassador in America, Ashikbayev has been meeting many diplomats since the beginning of April.

Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky Shimon Rivkin (Merkos Suite 302 at Chabad Headquarters) and Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun who is vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan. https://www.limmudfsu.org/hp-newsagragation/limmud-fsu-moldova-2017 Emmanuil Grinshpun They discussed the history and present of Jewish life in Kazakhstan, as well as the work of Chabad, Kazakhstan’s Chief Rabbi and head Shliach, Yeshaya Cohen.

Later the following day, later, Mr. Grinshpun stated that the meeting was "extremely productive meeting". Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun "We are truly grateful to have such leaders as former President Mr. Nazarbayev and current President Mr. Tokayev. These men have created a great deal of religious tolerance throughout the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun "We feel that we all believe that the government is a friend for the Jewish people." the Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed the government's support for all minorities of religion as well as the Jewish community. They expressed their interest in continuing building Jewish existence within the Republic by collaborating with Chabad.

The government of the majority Muslim populace is proud to be tolerant of religion and works closely with all types of religious leaders to promote wellbeing within the country. As the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan, Ambassador Ashikbayev has already worked with Chabad Shluchim and philanthropist M. Abraham Shaulson. Since all flights were shut down during the last season due to COVID-19 this man was instrumental in arranging an extra-special permission to allow a small American delegation could travel to Kazakhstan on the 20th day of Av which marks the anniversary of his death. This was also an opportunity for the delegation to transport and sponsor much-needed PPE to the country. The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak'sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site in the course of the pilgrimage.

The 20th anniversary of the Av is just two months away and so the meeting also discussed plans to make pilgrimages. More than 600 pilgrims are scheduled to take part in the celebration this year. In addition, plans are in place to hold a conference of Chabad Shluchim from surrounding countries which will be which will be led by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky and Rabbi Berel Lazar. With such large projects underway the conference was concentrated on how the government can support and ensure the success of the event. Mr. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/moldovan-jewish-communities-in-south-florida-stepping-up-to-help-ukraine-refugees/ Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan’s "...commitment to provide every assistance to facilitate visits to pray and study at Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson's grave.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Kotlarsky expressed gratitude for the Kazak government's unwavering support. "It is truly a pleasure to work with such people as the Ambassador and the Consul General. Our goal is to care for every Jew's spiritual and physical requirements. The Kazakhstan government Kazakhstan is a great partner in this effort.


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