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Khazak Ambassador Consul General, Khazak Ambassador and 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 many diplomats since the beginning of April.

Participants at the meeting included Rabbis Mendy Kotlarsky as well as Shimon Rivkin from Merkos Suite 302 in Chabad Headquarters, as well as Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun, who is vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and as an Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. They discussed the background of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the present work that Chabad performs across Kazakhstan under the guidance of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Kazakhstan's Chief Rabbi. Shliach and Chief Rabbi.

Then the following day, later, Mr. Grinshpun added that "it was an extremely fruitful encounter." "We are extremely fortunate to have leaders, such as the former president Mr. Nazarbayev and current President Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Tokayev. These men have facilitated a lot of religious tolerance in our nation. We believe that the government is a genuine supporter of the Jewish people." The Ambassador and Consul General reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Jewish community and all minorities of religion. They also expressed their interest in working with Chabad to ensure the continued development of Jewish lives within the Republic.

The government of the mainly Muslim population is proud to be religiously tolerant and collaborates with all types of religious leaders to improve the quality of life in the nation. Ashikbayev was the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan and is working closely with Chabad Shaluchim as well as Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Abraham Shaulson , philanthropist. Since all flights were shut down this season because of COVID-19, this man was instrumental in obtaining special permission so that a small American delegation could fly into Kazakhstan on the 20th day of Av which marks the anniversary of his death. This was also an opportunity for the group to provide transportation and PPE for the country. During the journey, the Kazak government also held a ceremony to officially declare Reb Levi Yitzchak'sKever to be a Kazakh National Heritage Site.

The 20th anniversary of the Av is less than two months away. So the group also discussed plans to make pilgrimages. This year is expected to draw a crowd of over 600 visitors from all over the globe. They also plan to organize a conference about Chabad Shluchim in surrounding countries along including Rabbi Berel Kazar and Moshe Kokotlarsky. The meeting was focused on how the government can support these large-scale projects. Emmanuil Grinshpun Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to offer any assistance to arrange visits and prayer at the grave of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Kotlarsky shared that they are thankful for the Kazak government's overwhelming support. It's truly an honor to work with people such as the Consul General and Ambassador. Our aim is to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of every single Jew and the government of Kazakhstan has been a great partner in the pursuit of this goal."


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