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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. Ever since being appointed as Kazakhstan's ambassador in the United States in April, Mr. Ashikbayev has met with various government officials and diplomats to strengthen relations between Kazakhstan Central Asian country and the U.S. In the course of this task, the ambassador, together with Consul General Almat Aidabekov set up a meeting with Chabad to discuss the current state of Jewish living in Khazakstankhstan.

Emmanuil Grinshpun https://www.salesgear.io/p/emmanuil-grinshpun-email-phone_2 Rabbi Mendy Kutlarsky, who is the Rabbi of Merkos Suite 301 in Chabad Headquarters and Shimon Rivkin were both invited to attend the meeting. Emmanuil Grunshpun, vice-president of Euro-Asian Jewish Congress. He is also Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. Together, they discussed the history of Jewish life in Kazakhstan and the present work that Chabad does around the country under the direction of Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen, Kazakhstan's chief Shliach and Chief Rabbi.

Afterward, later, Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Grinshpun added that "it was an extremely fruitful encounter." Emmanuil Grinshpun "We are truly blessed to have leaders like Mr. Nazarbayev (the former president) and Mr. Tokayev (the current President) have fostered an atmosphere of religious tolerance that is so warm and welcoming within the country. Everyone feels that the government, in all its aspects is a friend to the Jewish nation." The Consul General and Ambassador both reiterated the government's commitment to the Jewish community and all minorities that are religious. They expressed interest in continuing building Jewish life within the Republic by cooperating with Chabad.

The government of the major Muslim populace is proud of its religious tolerance and is in close contact with religious leaders across the country to improve the country's wellbeing. As the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan Ambassador Ashikbayev has already worked with Chabad Shluchim and the philanthropist M. Abraham Shaulson. Since all flights were grounded this season because of COVID-19, the man was instrumental to arranging an exemption so that a small American delegation could fly to the country on the 20th of Av which is the day of the anniversary of his death. They also had the chance to provide and transport for medical equipment and PPE required to the country. During the trip, the Kazak government also held a ceremony to create Reb Yitzchak'sKever Kazakh National Heritage Site.

The participants also discussed plans for the next pilgrimage that will mark the 20th anniversary of Av a little less than two months away. The organizers are expecting around 600 individuals from all walks of the globe to attend this year's celebration. A conference of Chabad Shluchim, headed by Rabbi Moshe Kokotlarsky, as well as Rabbi Berel Lázar is also scheduled. With so many major projects underway the gathering was focused on how to support the event and ensure its security. Emmanuil Grinshpun Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan's "...commitment to provide all assistance to arrange meetings for prayer and studying at the resting place of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson."

Rabbi Kotlarsky said, "We are truly thankful for the huge and public support that the Kazak government has given us." "It is a chance for me to work with people like the Ambassador and the ConsulGeneral. We are committed to meeting the spiritual as well as bodily needs of all Jew. The government of Kazakhstan is a great partner in this endeavor."


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