In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel.

The article explores the enigmatic figure of Monsieur Chouchani, a mysterious teacher who had a profound impact on significant Jewish intellectuals such as Elie Wiesel, Emmanuel Levinas, and Shalom Rosenberg.

"The Professor of Apocalypse" by Jerry Muller is a biography that explores the life of Jacob Taubes, a Jewish thinker who had a significant impact on 20th-century thought.

Rhys Langston, a LA rapper and multi-instrumentalist, released an album titled "Stalin Bollywood" characterized by filthy bass grooves and philosophical provocations.

Daniel M. Herskowitz's book, "Fatal Attraction," focuses on the Jewish responses to Martin Heidegger and his philosophy, despite Heidegger's infamous antisemitism.

The article discusses the significance of greetings on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and proposes reviving the tradition of sending physical Rosh Hashanah cards as a way to connect with loved ones during the pandemic.