Chouchani, an enigmatic figure of encyclopedic knowledge, is the subject of this study, the deepest analysis yet performed.

Around the eve of the new millenium, Professor Chouchani was teaching scholars busy reviving Jewish thought post-Holocaust. An amiable wanderer, well-versed in Wiesel, Levinas, and Ashkenazi, he influenced intellectuals on several continents. His vast knowledge, innovative approach, and life shrouded in mystery made him fascinating. This thinker on the margins, whose identity remains unknown, left few traces. This essay investigates the keys to his philosophy, further illuminated by the major stages in his journey.