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What are some of the ways that Wiesel and the other Jews at the camp try to observe their religion? How have Wiesel’s feelings about God changed since his captivity began?

What are some of the ways that Wiesel and the other Jews at the camp try to observe their religion? How have Wiesel’s feelings about God changed since his captivity began?

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Ellie and his fellow Jews, at least initially, attempt to observe their faith in secrecy, "Evenings, as we lay on our cots, we sometimes tried to sing a few Hasidic melodies. Akiba Drumer would break out hearts with his deep grave, voice." Even though the prisoners are starving they choose to fast to observe Yom Kippur. Ellie's faith, however, begins to change. Elie can't reconcile with his God letting this happen. He chooses not to fast as a symbol of his increasing disillusionment with his faith.