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Khazak Ambassador and ConsulGeneral Meet with Chabad in New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. Emmanuil Grinshpun As the ambassador of Kazakhstan to America, Ashikbayev has been meeting numerous diplomats since April.

Rabbi Mendy Kularsky and Shimon Rivkin, both of Merkos Suite 302 at Chabad headquarters were invited to attend the gathering. Emmanuil Grinshpun who serves as vice-president for the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and as an Honorary Consul for Kazakhstan. They discussed the past and present of Jewish life in Kazakhstan, as well as the work of Chabad, Kazakhstan’s Chief Rabbi and the head Shliach, Yeshaya Cohen.

Later, Mr. Grinshpun said that it was an "extremely beneficial meeting". "We are extremely blessed to have leaders like the former president, Mr. Nazarbayev or the current President, Mrs. Tokayev. https://www.crunchbase.com/person/emmanuil-grinshpun They have been able to create such a warm and welcoming environment for religious tolerance in our nation. "We believe that the government is an exemplary Friend to the Jewish People." The Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed that the government supports the Jewish Community as well as all religions minorities. They also expressed their interest in collaborating with Chabad to ensure the continued development of Jewish life in the Republic.

The government of the majority Muslim population is proud of its tolerance for religion and collaborates with religious leaders across the country to improve the country's wellbeing. Ashikbayev , who is also the deputy minister of Foreign Relations in Kazakhstan, has worked with Chabad Shaluchim as well as the Philanthropist Abraham Shaulson. Since all flights were grounded this season because of COVID-19 this man was instrumental in obtaining special permission so that a small American delegation could fly to the country on the 20th day of Av, which marks the anniversary of his death. The delegation took advantage of this occasion to sponsor the transport of much-needed PPE and medical equipment for the country. The Kazak government declared Reb Levi Yaitzchak'sKever Kazakh National Heritage Site during the pilgrimage.

A few months prior to the 20th anniversary, the meeting also talked about plans for next year's pilgrimage. The organizers anticipate over 600 individuals from all walks of the globe to attend this year's festival. They also plan to host a conference on Chabad Shluchim in surrounding countries along including Rabbi Berel Kazar and Moshe Kokotlarsky. With so many major projects in the pipeline the gathering was focused on ways that the government can help the event and ensure its security. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan’s "...commitment to provide all assistance in arranging visits and prayer at the place of repose of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky shared that they appreciate the Kazak government's overwhelming support. It truly is a blessing to work with people like the Ambassador and Consul General. Our mission is care for the spiritual and material needs. The government of Kazakhstan has been a valuable partner in this endeavor.


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