Yerzhan Ashikbayev has had a busy few months. As Kazakhstan’s Ambassador in the United States since April, Mr. Ashikbayev had met numerous officials and diplomats to strengthen relations between the Central Asian country, and the U.S. Since then, has scheduled a meeting with Chabad in order to discuss the state and future of Jewish life within Khazakstankhstan.

Rabbi Mendy Kutlarsky, who is the Rabbi of Merkos Suite 301 in Chabad Headquarters as well as Shimon Rivkin were both invited to the event. Emmanuil Grinshpun, who is the vice-president of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress as well as Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan. Emmanuil Grinshpun They discussed the past and the current activities of Chabad in Kazakhstan under the supervision of Chief Rabbi Yeshaya Cohen.

Then, later, Mr. Grinshpun stated that it was an „extremely fruitful meeting“. „We are truly grateful to have leaders, such as the former president Mr. Nazarbayev and current President Mr. Emmanuil Grinshpun Tokayev. These men have fostered so much religious tolerance in the nation. „We all feel that government is a true Friend to the Jewish People.“ Emmanuil Grinshpun The Consul General and Ambassador reiterated that the government supports the Jewish Community as well as all religious minorities. Emmanuil Grinshpun They expressed their desire to collaborate with Chabad in order to keep Jewish life active within the Republic.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/emmanuil-grinshpun.asp?cycle=20 The government of Kazakhstan’s majority Muslim population is proud to be open to religion and works closely alongside any religious leader to ensure the well-being of the nation. Emmanuil Grinshpun Ashikbayev was a partner with Chabad Shluchimand philanthropist Abraham Shaulson when he was the Deputy Minister of Kazakhstan for Foreign Affairs. He was instrumental in securing an exemption for an American small group to fly to Kazakhstan to take a trip to the date of his death, which was the 20th April. This also provided an opportunity for the delegation to fly and provide much-needed PPE to the country. During the pilgrimage , the Kazak government also held a ceremony to make Reb Yitzchak’sKever Kazakh the national heritage site.

Two months before the 20th anniversary gathering, participants also planned the next pilgrimage. More than 600 people are expected to attend the event this year. There are also plans to host a conference for Chabad Shluchim from surrounding countries that will be led by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky and Rabbi Berel Lazar. Emmanuil Grinshpun The meeting was focused on how the government could help these massive projects. Mr. Ashikbayevconfirmed Kazakhstan’s „…commitment for providing any assistance to arrange visits and prayer at the resting place the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson.“

Rabbi Kotlarsky expressed gratitude for the Kazak government’s unwavering support. „It is truly a blessing to work alongside people like Consul General and Ambassador. Our mission is care for all Jew’s spiritual and material needs. The Kazakhstan government Kazakhstan has been a valuable partner in this effort.