"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a documentary honoring the Jewish comedy legend Gene Wilder, known for his iconic roles in films like "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," and "Young Frankenstein."

The author reflects on receiving a gift of bagels from Zabars, highlighting the deep connection between bagels and their Jewish identity.

The text discusses Jewish identity and the challenges surrounding it, focusing on how individuals grapple with their Jewishness in a modern context.

In the past, a century ago, some Jews rebelled against the traditional solemnity of Yom Kippur by organizing public festivals of eating, dancing, and performances to assert a secular Jewish identity and break away from religious restrictions.