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Kaleidoscope
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Points of View - Hannah Aschheim (cover art)

From the Editor: Double Jeopardy for Israel's Scientific Community? - Leon Fine
A few words from Leon Fine, editor of Kaleidoscope magazine, on Issue 6.

Cry Another Beloved Country - Ronnie Miller
A deeply personal reflection wrestles with moral anguish over war, identity, and historical memory. It questions violence committed in the name of survival, challenges political narratives, and confronts the erosion of ethical ideals. Balancing empathy for all sides, it calls for shared humanity, self-critique, and a reimagining of coexistence beyond entrenched ideologies.

Real Peace is Not a Zero-Sum Game - Ian Joseph
A reflection on the Israel–Palestine conflict argues that treating the land as a zero-sum struggle leads to apartheid, violence, and global isolation. As divisions deepen and a two-state solution fades, it calls for a shared, democratic future where both peoples coexist with equal rights, warning that only mutual recognition can bring lasting peace and stability.

The Shores of Ashkelon - Michal Govrin
Set along a tense border landscape, follow an act of compassion that defies conflict, as a man risks everything to help a desperate stranger return home. Interwoven with memory, loss, and identity, the moral weight of past actions and the fragile ties between enemies - a meditation on loyalty, sacrifice, and humanity.

The vital alliance of theatre and science: why we need to look again at science as presented in theatre - Arthur I. Miller
Exploring the intersection of theatre and science, Miller argues that drama can illuminate complex ideas, humanize scientists, and even inspire real-world discoveries. Through examples from plays and film, it shows how blending accuracy with imagination can deepen public understanding, spark creativity, and reveal the profound connections between scientific thought and storytelling.

First Person – Holocaust Testimony - Orly Sela
Orly Sela shares the moving story of how her grandmother survived Auschwitz

Back From The Edge: Rebuilding Israel’s future - Sir Mick Davis
A call to confront crisis with clarity urges renewal of democracy, fairness, and a credible path to peace. Warning against division, isolation, and endless conflict, Davis argues that true security lies in shared responsibility, inclusive leadership, and bold political vision - reframing the future as a choice between a resilient, united society or a fractured, unstable one.

Brothers and Sisters in Arms – Letter to the Editor - Ron Scherf
A personal account traces a journey from quiet faith in democracy to active civic resistance against its erosion. It highlights mass protest, grassroots mobilization, and unity in crisis, arguing that a society’s strength and security depend on democratic values, shared responsibility, and citizen engagement to shape and defend its future.

Remembering The Times Spent With Samuel Thier - Letter to The Editor - Michael S. Goligorsky
A heartfelt tribute recalls a brilliant physician-scientist whose intellectual rigor, humility, and generosity shaped generations of students and colleagues. Celebrated for his teaching, mentorship, and humanity, he combined scientific excellence with deep personal warmth, leaving a lasting legacy in medicine and in the lives he touched.

Editor's Postscript - Leon Fine
A postscript from the editor

Points of View - Hannah Aschheim (cover art)

From the Editor: Double Jeopardy for Israel's Scientific Community? - Leon Fine
A few words from Leon Fine, editor of Kaleidoscope magazine, on Issue 6.

Cry Another Beloved Country - Ronnie Miller
A deeply personal reflection wrestles with moral anguish over war, identity, and historical memory. It questions violence committed in the name of survival, challenges political narratives, and confronts the erosion of ethical ideals. Balancing empathy for all sides, it calls for shared humanity, self-critique, and a reimagining of coexistence beyond entrenched ideologies.

Real Peace is Not a Zero-Sum Game - Ian Joseph
A reflection on the Israel–Palestine conflict argues that treating the land as a zero-sum struggle leads to apartheid, violence, and global isolation. As divisions deepen and a two-state solution fades, it calls for a shared, democratic future where both peoples coexist with equal rights, warning that only mutual recognition can bring lasting peace and stability.

The Shores of Ashkelon - Michal Govrin
Set along a tense border landscape, follow an act of compassion that defies conflict, as a man risks everything to help a desperate stranger return home. Interwoven with memory, loss, and identity, the moral weight of past actions and the fragile ties between enemies - a meditation on loyalty, sacrifice, and humanity.

The vital alliance of theatre and science: why we need to look again at science as presented in theatre - Arthur I. Miller
Exploring the intersection of theatre and science, Miller argues that drama can illuminate complex ideas, humanize scientists, and even inspire real-world discoveries. Through examples from plays and film, it shows how blending accuracy with imagination can deepen public understanding, spark creativity, and reveal the profound connections between scientific thought and storytelling.

First Person – Holocaust Testimony - Orly Sela
Orly Sela shares the moving story of how her grandmother survived Auschwitz

Back From The Edge: Rebuilding Israel’s future - Sir Mick Davis
A call to confront crisis with clarity urges renewal of democracy, fairness, and a credible path to peace. Warning against division, isolation, and endless conflict, Davis argues that true security lies in shared responsibility, inclusive leadership, and bold political vision - reframing the future as a choice between a resilient, united society or a fractured, unstable one.

Brothers and Sisters in Arms – Letter to the Editor - Ron Scherf
A personal account traces a journey from quiet faith in democracy to active civic resistance against its erosion. It highlights mass protest, grassroots mobilization, and unity in crisis, arguing that a society’s strength and security depend on democratic values, shared responsibility, and citizen engagement to shape and defend its future.

Remembering The Times Spent With Samuel Thier - Letter to The Editor - Michael S. Goligorsky
A heartfelt tribute recalls a brilliant physician-scientist whose intellectual rigor, humility, and generosity shaped generations of students and colleagues. Celebrated for his teaching, mentorship, and humanity, he combined scientific excellence with deep personal warmth, leaving a lasting legacy in medicine and in the lives he touched.

Editor's Postscript - Leon Fine
A postscript from the editor

Points of View - Hannah Aschheim (cover art)

From the Editor: Double Jeopardy for Israel's Scientific Community? - Leon Fine
A few words from Leon Fine, editor of Kaleidoscope magazine, on Issue 6.

Cry Another Beloved Country - Ronnie Miller
A deeply personal reflection wrestles with moral anguish over war, identity, and historical memory. It questions violence committed in the name of survival, challenges political narratives, and confronts the erosion of ethical ideals. Balancing empathy for all sides, it calls for shared humanity, self-critique, and a reimagining of coexistence beyond entrenched ideologies.

Real Peace is Not a Zero-Sum Game - Ian Joseph
A reflection on the Israel–Palestine conflict argues that treating the land as a zero-sum struggle leads to apartheid, violence, and global isolation. As divisions deepen and a two-state solution fades, it calls for a shared, democratic future where both peoples coexist with equal rights, warning that only mutual recognition can bring lasting peace and stability.

The Shores of Ashkelon - Michal Govrin
Set along a tense border landscape, follow an act of compassion that defies conflict, as a man risks everything to help a desperate stranger return home. Interwoven with memory, loss, and identity, the moral weight of past actions and the fragile ties between enemies - a meditation on loyalty, sacrifice, and humanity.

The vital alliance of theatre and science: why we need to look again at science as presented in theatre - Arthur I. Miller
Exploring the intersection of theatre and science, Miller argues that drama can illuminate complex ideas, humanize scientists, and even inspire real-world discoveries. Through examples from plays and film, it shows how blending accuracy with imagination can deepen public understanding, spark creativity, and reveal the profound connections between scientific thought and storytelling.

First Person – Holocaust Testimony - Orly Sela
Orly Sela shares the moving story of how her grandmother survived Auschwitz

Back From The Edge: Rebuilding Israel’s future - Sir Mick Davis
A call to confront crisis with clarity urges renewal of democracy, fairness, and a credible path to peace. Warning against division, isolation, and endless conflict, Davis argues that true security lies in shared responsibility, inclusive leadership, and bold political vision - reframing the future as a choice between a resilient, united society or a fractured, unstable one.

Brothers and Sisters in Arms – Letter to the Editor - Ron Scherf
A personal account traces a journey from quiet faith in democracy to active civic resistance against its erosion. It highlights mass protest, grassroots mobilization, and unity in crisis, arguing that a society’s strength and security depend on democratic values, shared responsibility, and citizen engagement to shape and defend its future.

Remembering The Times Spent With Samuel Thier - Letter to The Editor - Michael S. Goligorsky
A heartfelt tribute recalls a brilliant physician-scientist whose intellectual rigor, humility, and generosity shaped generations of students and colleagues. Celebrated for his teaching, mentorship, and humanity, he combined scientific excellence with deep personal warmth, leaving a lasting legacy in medicine and in the lives he touched.

Editor's Postscript - Leon Fine
A postscript from the editor
Issue 6

Points of View
Cover artist - Hannah Aschheim
Hannah Aschheim is a painter of abstract art in various media (oil, watercolor and acrylic).
She has a studio in Jerusalem and has exhibited her work in New York, Madison, Wisconsin, and other venues.
Her work can be found in various private collections.
Previously Featured Articles


What Is The Jewish Right To Land of Israel?
Early Zionist thought framed Jewish claims to the Land of Israel as a moral argument of existential need, balanced against Palestinian claims. Since 1967, discourse has shifted toward a faith-based belief in divine, exclusive ownership. This transformation has fueled hyper-nationalist politics and intensified the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Remembering Stanley Fischer
A pioneering economist and central banker, he shaped global financial policy, guided nations through crises, and mentored a generation of leaders. From the IMF and World Bank to Israel’s central bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve, his steady leadership left lasting impact. Remembered for vision, resilience, and warmth, his legacy endures in the strength of economies and the lives of those he influenced.


Have we reached the end of constitutional democracy? - Dennis Davis
Rising populism, media manipulation, and billionaire influence threaten constitutional democracy, pushing nations toward authoritarian rule.
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