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

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. Since April's appointment as Kazakhstan's ambassador to the United States, Mr. Ashikbayev visited with numerous diplomats and government officials to build ties between Central Asia and the United States. Emmanuil Grinshpun In this capacity, the ambassador and Consul General Almat Aibekov have scheduled a meeting to discuss the current situation of Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Mendy Kolarsky and Shimon Rivkin from Merkos Suite 302. Chabad Headquarters were also invited. Emmanuil grinshpun who is the vice-president and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan was also invited to the meeting. Together, they discussed the history of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the present work that Chabad is doing across Kazakhstan under the guidance of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Kazakhstan's chief Shliach and Chief Rabbi.

"It was an extremely fruitful gathering." Mr. Grinshpun said later. "We are blessed to have leaders like the former President and Mr. Nazarbayev and the current President Mr. Tokayev who have fostered such religious tolerance in this country. Everyone feels that the government, in all aspects, is a friend to the Jewish nation." The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated the government's commitment to the Jewish community and all minorities of religion. They expressed an interest in working with Chabad to promote Jewish lives within the Republic.

The government of the predominantly Muslim population boasts of being religiously inclusive and is in close collaboration with all kinds of religious leaders to promote the welfare of the nation. Ashikbayev was in close contact with Chabad Shluchimand philanthropist Abraham Shaulson when the deputy minister in Kazakhstan for Foreign Affairs. Since all flights were grounded during the last season due to COVID-19, this man was instrumental to arranging an extra-special permission to allow a small American delegation could fly into Kazakhstan on the 20th of Av, which is the day that commemorates his death. https://clearvoice.com/cv/EmmanuilGrinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun This was also an opportunity for the team to transport and sponsor much-needed PPE for the country. During the journey it was also the time that the Kazak government hosted a celebration to officially declare Reb Levi Yitzchak'sKever as a Kazakh National Heritage Site.

Two months before 20th Av, the meeting also discussed plans for next year's pilgrimage. This year, the organizers are expecting an attendance of more than 600 guests from around the globe. It is also planned to host a conference along with Chabad Shluchim from the surrounding countries. It is being held by Rabbi Berel Laszar as well as Moshe Kotlarsky. https://limmudfsu.org.il/site/team/ Due to the huge scale projects that are in process the conference was focused on ways in which the government can assist in helping make sure this event is secure. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to offer all assistance in scheduling visits for prayer and study at the grave of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky stated that "we are extremely grateful for the great support and support that the Kazak government gives us." "It is truly an honor working with people such a Consul General and Ambassador. Emmanuil Grinshpun We are committed to meeting the spiritual as well as physical needs of every Jew. The government of Kazakhstan is a great partner in this effort."


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