How a Jewish scholar from the Middle Ages inspired ‘Men in Black 3’s poignant time travel story
There isn’t much to do on Yom Kippur beyond prayer, reflection, and learning. The annual fast day (one of the holiest dates found on the Jewish calendar) is all about repenting for the transgressions of the past year; the lack of food and drink are meant to serve as a reminder that a life well-lived goes beyond one’s mortal needs.