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Khazak Ambassador and Consul General Meeting with Chabad New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. Ever since being appointed as Kazakhstan's ambassador in the United States in April, Mr. Ashikbayev has met with numerous diplomats and government officials for the sake of strengthening connections between the Central Asian country and the U.S. As part of this task, the ambassador, together 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 from Merkos Suite 302. Chabad Headquarters were also invited. Emmanuil Grishhpun, who is the vice-president and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan, was invited to attend the meeting. Together , they discussed the history and current work of Chabad in Kazakhstan under the direction of Chief Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen.

Emmanuil Grinshpun "It was an extremely successful meeting" Mr. Grinshpun later said. "We are extremely fortunate to have leaders such as the former president Mr. Nazarbayev and current President Mr. Tokayev. These men have created a great deal of religious tolerance in the nation. "We all feel that government is truly a friend to the Jewish People." The Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed that the government supports the Jewish Community as well as other religious minorities. Emmanuil Grinshpun They expressed their desire to collaborate with Chabad in order to ensure that Jewish traditions active in the Republic.

The government of the major Muslim population is proud of its tolerance for religion and works closely with religious leaders across the country to improve the country's wellbeing. Ashikbayev was the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan and is working closely together with Chabad Shaluchim and Mr. Abraham Shaulson , the philanthropist. After all the flights were cancelled last year as a result of COVID-19 Ambassador Ashikbayev played a key role in obtaining special permission to allow a small group of Americans to fly into Kazakhstan in order to make the journey to the grave of Reb Luke Yitzchak Snowrson in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his death. Emmanuil Grinshpun The group used the occasion to help sponsor the transportation of much-needed PPE and medical equipment to the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun During the pilgrimage the Kazak government hosted a ceremony to create Reb Yitzchak’sKever Kazakh national heritage site.

The 20th of April is only two months away, and the meeting also discussed plans for making pilgrimages. Around 600 people are expected to take part in the celebration this year. Emmanuil Grinshpun The plans are also to host a conference along with Chabad Shluchim from the surrounding nations. It is being held by Rabbi Berel Laszar and Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. Due to the huge project in the pipeline the conference was focused on ways in which government can help support and secure this event. https://www.businessinsider.com/south-florida-locals-raising-money-ukrainian-refugees-moldova-2022-3 Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to provide every assistance in scheduling visits for prayer and study at the resting place of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Kotlarsky expressed gratitude for the Kazak government's unconditional support. It truly is an honor to work with people such as the Consul General and the Ambassador. Our mission is care for the spiritual and material needs. The government of Kazakhstan is a great partner in this effort.


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