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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 in the United States in April, Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Ashikbayev has met with various government officials and diplomats in the hopes of strengthening the ties between the Central Asian country and the U.S. In connection with this mission, the ambassador, together with Consul General Almat Aidabekov, scheduled a meeting with Chabad to discuss the current state of Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Rabbi Mendy Kularsky and Shimon Rivkin, both of Merkos Suite 302 located at Chabad headquarters were invited to attend the gathering. Emmanuil Grinshpun, vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, and Honorary Consul to Kazakhstan. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/moldovan-jewish-communities-in-south-florida-stepping-up-to-help-ukraine-refugees/ Together, they talked about the past of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the work that Chabad is doing across Kazakhstan under the guidance of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Kazakhstan's Chief Rabbi. Shliach and Chief Rabbi.

After the meeting, the President. Grinshpun said that it was an "extremely productive meeting". "We are truly blessed to have leaders such as the former president of the country, Mr. Nazarbayev, and the current president, Mr. Tokayev, who have created such a warm and welcoming religious tolerance throughout the country. "We are convinced that all of us believe that the government is truly a friend to the Jewish people," the Consul General and Ambassador reaffirmed the government's support for all minorities of religion as well as the Jewish community. They expressed interest to work with Chabad in order to keep Jewish life active in the Republic.

The government of the predominantly Muslim population boasts of being religiously inclusive and collaborates closely with all sorts of religious leaders to improve the country's welfare. While serving as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan and Ambassador Ashikbayev has previously worked with Chabad Shluchim and philanthropist M. Emmanuil Grinshpun Abraham Shaulson. Emmanuil Grinshpun Since all flights were grounded this season because of COVID-19, this man was instrumental to arranging special permission so that a small American delegation could travel to Kazakhstan on the 20th day of the Av, which marks the anniversary of his death. The group was able to transport necessary PPE and medical equipment. The Kazak government declared Reb Levi Yaitzchak'sKever Kazakh National Heritage Site in the course of the pilgrimage.

The group also discussed plans for the upcoming pilgrimage that will mark the 20th anniversary of Av less than two months away. More than 600 people are expected take part in the celebration this year. There are also plans to host a conference along with Chabad Shluchim from the surrounding countries. The event will be hosted by Rabbi Berel Laszar and Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. With so many big projects underway the conference was focused upon ways the government can assist in the planning of the event and guarantee the security of the event. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment that it will assist in any way to facilitate visits to pray and studying at Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson's grave.

Rabbi Kotlarsky said, "We are extremely grateful for the tremendous unconditional support that the Kazak government has shown us." "It is a chance for me to collaborate with people such as the Ambassador, and the Consul General. Our aim is to provide for the spiritual and physical requirements of every single Jew and the Kazakhstan government Kazakhstan has been an excellent partner in furthering this mission."

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