In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mira Fox, a staff writer for The Forward, who discusses her work covering Jewish culture.

Mira talked about her diverse writing topics, from serious issues like student protests and anti-Semitism to lighter pieces and reader advice columns. Mira shared her winding journey to journalism, her upbringing, education, and the impact of her personal experiences on her work. She also provided insights into her writing process, especially as to how it pertained to an 8,000-word piece about BYU’s production of Fiddler On The Roof. 

Story examples

- Fiddler on the Roof

- The Talmud and Kristi Noem

- Odd places the war has been referenced

- Brown University encampments

- Bintel Brief advice column

Mira’s salute: Andrew Silverstein, freelance writer

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