Commentary

By Iris Klein Love Thy Neighbor was the title of a recent art exhibition held in Scarsdale, New York from October 5 - October 30, 2025. Lori Kapner Hosp is the artist responsible for putting this project together. Time spent at home during the pandemic gave Lori a lot more opportunity to work on her passion for painting, and working with a local refugee assistance organization gave Lori the inspiration to begin painting with a purpose. Thus the idea for this incredible act of

By Iris Klein John Lewis famously said, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part…”. Be a part of the democratic process, because in a democracy every registered citizen has the right and the responsibility to vote in every election. Help your family, friends and neighbors to be good citizens. It’s about what we do! Every election is a mandate on the importance of the vote, and the integrity of every vote cast. Your vote counts, and must

By Iris Klein Are you exhausted by all the rancorous partisanship that has become an expected part of our body politic? For me, the answer is a resounding yes! Unfortunately, we cannot expect our legislators to be role models for their constituents, and they leave us feeling powerless. There seems little we can do, and yet, I have seen examples that prove a little can sometimes go a long way. With just some creative thinking, generosity and good will, we can find a respite fr