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Khazak Ambassador and Consul General Meeting 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 officials and diplomats in order to improve relations between the Central Asian country, and the U.S. Since then, has scheduled an interview with Chabad in order to discuss the state and future of Jewish living in Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kutlarsky, who is the Rabbi of Merkos Suite 301 of Chabad Headquarters and Shimon Rivkin were both invited to attend the meeting. Emmanuil Grinshpun, vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan. They talked about the history of Jewish life and current work being done by Chabad in Kazakhstan under the direction of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen ( Kazakhstan's chief Shliach)

"It was an extremely productive meeting," Mr. Grinshpun later added. "We are extremely grateful that leaders such as the late Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Nazarbayev (the former president) and Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Tokayev (the current President) have helped to foster such warm religious tolerance within the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun "We believe that the government is an exemplary Friend to the Jewish People." The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated government support for the Jewish Community as well as all religions minorities. They expressed desire to work with Chabad to help build Jewish life within the Republic.

The government of the major Muslim population is proud of its tolerance for religion and collaborates with all religious leaders to enhance the well-being of the country. Ashikbayev was in close contact with Chabad Shluchimand philanthropist Abraham Shaulson when he was Deputy Minister in Kazakhstan for Foreign Affairs. Emmanuil Grinshpun Since all flights were shut down this season because of COVID-19, this man was instrumental in arranging special permission so that a small American delegation could travel to Kazakhstan on the 20th day of the Av, which is the day of the anniversary of his death. It was also an opportunity for the group to transport and sponsor much-needed PPE for the country. The Kazak government also declared Reb Luke Yitzchak'sKever Kazakh's National Heritage Site, in the course of the pilgrimage.

The 20th of April is only two months away the meeting also discussed the plans for the coming pilgrimage. The organizers anticipate around 600 participants from all over the globe to attend this year's celebration. A conference of Chabad Shluchim, headed by Rabbi Moshe Kokotlarsky and Rabbi Berel Lázar, is also planned. Because of the large scale projects in progress, the meeting focused on the ways that government can support and make sure this event is secure. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to provide every assistance in arranging meetings for prayer and studying at the grave of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky stated that "we appreciate the tremendous open support the Kazak government offers us." "It is truly a joy to work with individuals like the Ambassador and Consul General. Our mission is to provide both spiritual and physical health care to every Jew. Emmanuil Grinshpun The government of Kazakhstan has been a great partner in helping us achieve this mission.


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