Alisha Kinman

Slave Labor or Valuable Experience?

By Alisha Kinman August 25, 2011

Sometimes, it’s for free. Other times, it’s for college credit. On rare occasions, for pay. Some call it slave labor, while others call it a lucky break.
It’s no question that internships are becoming an easier catch for college graduates than entry-level positions. On occasion, the smooth transition from internship to entry’level job becomes a reality. For others, each internship is a stepping-stone to hopefully landing a job. But since employers have seen the rising trend of people wanting to work even for free to gain experience, a new question has been raised: Are businesses taking advantage of their interns?

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At Release Party, JDub Fans Celebrate Success, Mourn Loss

By Alisha Kinman July 18, 2011

With pretzels and cold beers waiting on a fold-up table, guests were greeted upon arrival at DeLeon’s rooftop release party with a warm welcome and the and a copy of the band’s new CD. But behind the excitement and rush of energy were the frowns and blank stares that gave away that last night’s event wasn’t just a concert–it was the beginning of a sad goodbye.
JDub Records announced last week that the Jewish record label will “wind down,” eventually closing its doors for financial reasons. For one year short of a decade, JDub’s mission was to “discover, curate, and promote unique, proud Jewish voices and role models in the mainstream,” according to the July 13 press release that first revealed the bad news.

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Kicking Ass for Israel

By Alisha Kinman November 18, 2010

The University of Florida Hillel has begun offering classes in Krav Maga, the official martial art of the Israeli army. The result? A bunch of Jewish students in a room–kicking, punching and slapping each other in the face.

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Bringing Back the Golden Age

By Alisha Kinman August 1, 2010

Maya Beiser went from the kibbutz to Yale to the soundtracks of big-budget movies. Now she’s released an album with tracks ranging from a cello rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” to modern takes on 15th-century Spanish songs. New Voices has the interview

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Have a Nargilah

By Alisha Kinman February 15, 2010

Hookah-smoking has been gaining popularity with Jewish students at campuses across the country as a recreational activity. But is it a new road to coexistence or just another hazard to your health?

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The New Matisyahu

By Alisha Kinman December 21, 2009

A quick look at a few Jewish musicians, all hoping to cross over and be the next big thing.

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ReJewvenated! The New Florida Jew

By Alisha Kinman August 31, 2009

The Jewish Student Boom in the Sunshine State

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