Elie Wiesel decided to eat on Yom Kippur instead of fasting, which was a significant departure from his usual practice. He made this decision because he felt a profound sense of rebellion against God, stemming from the suffering and loss he witnessed in the concentration camps. For him, fasting seemed futile in the face of such overwhelming despair and loss of faith, leading him to prioritize survival over religious observance.
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