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6th Issue


From the Editor: Double Jeopardy for Israel's Scientific Community?
A letter from Leon Fine, editor of Kaleidoscope magazine, on Issue 6.
Leon Fine
Apr 7


Editor's Postscript
A postscript from the editor addressing the violence in the West Bank and how to challenge it.
Leon Fine
Apr 7


Cry Another Beloved Country
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.
Ronnie Miller
Apr 6


Real Peace is Not a Zero-Sum Game
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.
Ian Joseph
Apr 6


The Shores of Ashkelon
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.
Michal Govrin
Apr 6


The vital alliance of theatre and science: why we need to look again at science as presented in theatre
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.
Arthur I. Miller
Apr 6


First Person – Holocaust Testimony
Orly Sela shares the moving story of how her grandmother survived Auschwitz
Orly Sela
Apr 6


Back From The Edge: Rebuilding Israel’s future
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.
Sir Mick Davis
Apr 6


Brothers and Sisters in Arms – Letter to the Editor
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.
Ron Scherf
Apr 6


Remembering The Times Spent With Samuel Thier - Letter To The Editor
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.
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