Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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Kids & Yiddish: learning Yiddish painlessly

FOLKSBIENE THEATER WELCOMES HANNUKAH WITH "KIDS & YIDDISH" DECEMBER 25 Satirical songfest enables kids to learn Yiddish painlessly. Multilingual revue is 10% Yiddish, 90% English...

That Song for Progressive America: Where is it?

The progressive movement has needed a good song for some time. America has a history of socially-conscious songs and some of them, from marching...

Origins of The Frankenstein Story: ‘Villa Diodati’ Opera

Villa Diodati by Mira J. Spektor, an opera about the origins of the Frankenstein story, and Libertaria by Sabrina Pena Young, a futuristic animated comic book opera.

‘In White America’ Traces The American Quest for Racial Equality

The famed documentary play traces the American quest for racial equality from the earliest days of the republic to the Little Rock crisis of 1957.

‘Wives’ and ‘The Academy’ Illustrate Battle of Sexes From Postwar and Now

From October 8 to 25, Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of a new play by Mario Fratti, 'Wives,' in a double-bill with his breakthrough play, 'The Academy.' Taken together, the two plays illustrate the changing nature of the ba

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Dental SEO Companies With No Long-Term Contracts

Quick Summary: Dental SEO companies with no long-term contracts include ToothRank, My Social Practice, Dental Marketing Guy, and TNT Dental. All four describe month-to-month or no-contract terms, though exit rules and published details vary

He Helped Protect Whistleblowers at the CIA. Then He Became One

CIA whistleblower Pedro Israel Orta recounts alleged retaliation and questions intelligence oversight in his memoir The Broken Whistle.

Why Consider River Cruises for Your Vacation Adventure This Year

You want a fun vacation, but the choices feel overwhelming. River cruises let you visit many towns without packing and unpacking. This post will show why you should consider river cruises for your vacation and how they offer memorable exper

How to Fix Your Car’s Paint Job

Walking out to your driveway and spotting a fresh...
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