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Khazak Ambassadors and Consul General meet with Chabad New York ( Emmanuil grinshpun).

Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. https://merkos302.com/khazak-ambassador-and-consul-general-meet-with-chabad-in-new-york/ Since the appointment of Kazakhstan's ambassador in the United States, Mr. Ashikbayev met with many officials and diplomats to build ties between Central Asia and the United States. In this capacity, the ambassador and Consul General Almat Aibekov have scheduled a meeting to discuss the current state of Jewish living in Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kutlarsky of Merkos Suite 301 of Chabad Headquarters as well as Shimon Rivkin were both invited to the event. Emmanuil Grishhpun, who is vice-president and Honorary Consul for Kazakhstan, was invited to the event. https://congress.jpost.com/jcu2020/ Together, they discussed the past of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the present work that Chabad is doing across the country under the auspices of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Kazakhstan's Chief Rabbi. Shliach and Chief Rabbi.

Emmanuil Grinshpun "It was a very productive meeting." Mr. Grinshpun said later. "We are truly fortunate to have leaders such the former president and Prime Minister, Mr. Nazarbayev or the current President, Mrs. Tokayev. They have created a sense of warmth and tolerance in our nation. We all feel that the government is an ardent partner to the Jewish people." The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated the government's support for the Jewish community and all minorities of religion. They expressed their interest in collaborating with Chabad in order to further the development of Jewish lives in the Republic.

The government of the majority Muslim population boasts of being tolerant of religion and works closely together with all kinds of religious leaders to promote the country's welfare. Ashikbayev was a partner with Chabad Shluchimand the philanthropist Abraham Shaulson when he was the Deputy Minister of Kazakhstan for Foreign Affairs. All flights were shut down in the last year because of COVID-19, he played a key role in arranging special permission for a small contingent from America to fly into Kazakhstan for an excursion to the gravesite of Reb Levi Yitzchak Schneerson on the 20th of Av , the date of his passing. They also had the chance to provide and transport for medical equipment and PPE necessary to the country. During the journey, the Kazak government was awed by the declaration of Reb Levy Yitzchak'sKever as an official Kazakh National Historic Site.

Two months prior to the 20th Av, the meeting also talked about plans for next year's pilgrimage. The organizers anticipate an audience of more than 600 people from around the world this year. The organizers are also planning to hold a conference on Chabad Shluchim in surrounding countries together in conjunction with Rabbi Berel Kazar and Moshe Kokotlarsky. Due to the huge scale projects in progress the conference focused on ways in which government can support and make sure this event is secure. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan’s "...commitment, to provide all assistance with arranging the opportunity to study and pray at the Resting Place of the Great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson.

Emmanuil Grinshpun "We are extremely grateful for the enormous support the Kazak government is giving us," said Rabbi Kotlarsky. Emmanuil Grinshpun It truly is a blessing to work with people such as the Consul General and Ambassador. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun We have a mission to meet the physical and spiritual needs of every Jew. The government of Kazakhstan has been an excellent partner in this mission.

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