How did Elie Wiesel become a journalist?

Answer 1

He learned about a Zionist newspaper of the Irgun called Zion in Kawf. He wrote a letter to the newspaper's editor (wanting to get involved with the conflicts with the Jewish people, they wanted to declare Israel a state) and he explained how he wanted to help Jewish resistance in Palestine. He got a response and they hired him. He started with translating Hebrew to Yiddish then moved up from there

Answer 2

Elie Wiesel started his career in journalism after writing his memoir "Night," which detailed his experiences during the Holocaust. He worked as a journalist for various publications, using his writing to advocate for human rights and speak out against injustice. His work as a journalist helped him raise awareness about the Holocaust and other atrocities.