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The Shoshani Riddle.
A new Israeli documentary by the filmmaker Michael Grynszpan explores the life and teachings of a Jewish thinker known only as Shoshani, whom Elie Wiesel described in glowing terms as a teacher and mentor, and who left an equally profound impression on the philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Sarah Rindner observes in her review:
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The Shoshani Riddle.
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Subscribe NowA new Israeli documentary by the filmmaker Michael Grynszpan explores the life and teachings of a Jewish thinker known only as Shoshani, whom Elie Wiesel described in glowing terms as a teacher and mentor, and who left an equally profound impression on the philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Sarah Rindner observes in her review: