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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. Ever since being appointed as Kazakhstan's ambassador to the United States in April, Mr. Ashikbayev has met with numerous diplomats and government officials to strengthen the ties between Kazakhstan Central Asian country and the U.S. As part of his duties the ambassador, along with Consul General Almat Aidabekov, set up a meeting with Chabad to discuss the state of Jewish living in Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kolarsky and Shimon Rivkin of Merkos Suite 302. Chabad Headquarters were also invited. Emmanuil Grinshpun, vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan. They talked together about the history of Jewish Life in Kazakhstan and the work Chabad does throughout the country under the direction of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen.

Afterward, Mr. Grinshpun said that "it was an extremely productive meeting." "We are truly fortunate to have leaders such the former president of the country, Mr. Nazarbayev or the current President Mrs. Emmanuil Grinshpun Tokayev. https://portfolium.com/grinshpunemman They have fostered such warmth in religious tolerance in our country. "We are convinced that we all believe that the government is a friend to the Jewish people." the Consul General and Ambassador reiterated the government's commitment to all religious minorities and the Jewish community. They expressed their desire to collaborate with Chabad, in order to keep Jewish traditions alive in the Republic.

The government of the major Muslim population is proud of its religious tolerance and is in close contact with all religious leaders to ensure the wellbeing of the nation. Ashikbayev who is also the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan and has been working with Chabad Shaluchim as well as the Philanthropist Abraham Shaulson. Because of COVID-19, which caused the flight to be grounded Ambassador Ashikbayev was able to secure special permission for a small number of Americans to fly to Kazakhstan on 20th Av to make a pilgrimage at the gravesite Reb Levi Yaitzchak Schneerson on the date of his death. Emmanuil Grinshpun The group also had the chance to help sponsor and transport medical equipment and PPE necessary for the journey to. The Kazak government also declared Reb Levi Yaitzchak'sKever Kazakh National Heritage Site during the pilgrimage.

Two months prior to 20th Av gathering, participants also talked about plans for next year's pilgrimage. The organizers anticipate around 600 people from all walks of the globe to attend this year's event. The plans are also to host a conference along with Chabad Shluchim from the surrounding countries. It is being hosted by Rabbi Berel Laszar and Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. With these huge projects in the works, the meeting concentrated on how the government can support and protect the event. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to offer all assistance to arrange the opportunity for study and prayer at the grave of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

"We are extremely grateful for the huge and open support the Kazak government is giving us," said Rabbi Kotlarsky. Emmanuil Grinshpun "It's an incredible privilege to collaborate with people like the Ambassador or Consul General. Emmanuil Grinshpun Our goal is to provide both spiritual and physical support to all Jew. The government of Kazakhstan has been a fantastic partner in assisting us in achieving this objective.


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