Sergey Kadinsky

3 days ago | queensjewishlink.com | Sergey Kadinsky

In the 46-year history of Iran’s theocratic government, American political leaders in both parties stood by sanctions and condemnation of the country’s sponsorship of terrorism, repression of dissent, and nuclear ambitions, even when the door was open to negotiations.

1 month ago | queensjewishlink.com | Sergey Kadinsky

Increased security measures at the “Israel Day on Fifth” parade last Sunday did not deter participants from marching with numerous organizations, schools, and synagogues on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. “I’ve been in the parade since I was a kid growing up in North Bellmore. It’s become more popular now. When I was a kid, the entire grade went,” said Jeff Boriskin, who took the Long Island Railroad to the event.

1 month ago | queensjewishlink.com | Sergey Kadinsky

Books are going off the shelves as Boris Production ends its 35-year run on 108th Street in Forest Hills, the sole Russian-language bookstore in Queens – a sign of changing economic and social conditions. “This was my only store. I came to this country as a programmer and I like films. It began as a video store that had a specialty. It was a unique collection,” said Boris Belenky, the namesake proprietor of the shop. “People watched American films with translation.

1 month ago | queensjewishlink.com | Sergey Kadinsky

More than a dozen Jewish organizations on Long Island welcomed Rep. Ritchie Torres to West Hempstead for a Yom HaShoah talk hosted by the Conservative Congregation Shaaray Shalom. The Bronx lawmaker stands out as one of the most outspoken pro-Israel voices in the Democratic Party, offering honest commentary in a social mediascape dominated by opposition toward Israel, influenced by anti-Semitism.

2 months ago | queensjewishlink.com | Sergey Kadinsky

New Jersey’s two senators made history in Washington last week by standing out in their defiance of President Donald Trump’s policies. Freshman Andy Kim joined 14 of his Democratic colleagues in an unsuccessful resolution calling to cancel $8.8 billion in bombs and munitions sales to Israel. He argued that while supportive of Israel, the damage that the bombs could create outweighs their contribution to the war effort. “I will continue to stand with Israel and the Israeli people.