Simone Ellin, Associate Editor, Author at JMORE

Betsy Rosen: "We really are making these animals real." (Photo provided)

Roaring Success

March 23, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Baltimore native Betsy Rosen will make her Broadway debut in “Life of Pi” as one of three actor/puppeteers who will work in concert to portray the show’s 450-pound Bengal tiger.

The Bolyn Company of The North American Tour of "SIX" guarantees a rocking good time. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Spring Arts 2023: Theater

March 22, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Check out some of the exciting performances on the calendar this spring at the Hippodrome, Everyman Theatre and Baltimore Center Stage.

Lizzo graces the stage of CFG Bank Arena on May 9.

Spring Arts 2023: Music

March 17, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Enjoy some live music this spring, with a range of performances from Motown hits to classical violin, Lizzo and more.

"Chana Raizel" by Shterna Goldbloom (Courtesy of Jewish Museum of Maryland)

Jewish Museum Exhibition to Showcase Contemporary Jewish Artists

March 7, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

“Material/Inheritance,” which opens Mar. 26, features showcases the works of 30 recipients of the New Jewish Culture Fellowship.

Samantha Max: “I think local journalism is so important to democracy and helping people understand the community that they live in.” (Provided photo)

Baltimore Native Samantha Max Makes her Mark on NPR

March 1, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Baltimore native Samantha Max is making her mark on New York Public Radio.

Photographer Lisa Shifren delights in making her subjects feel beautiful. (Provided photos)

Undercover Photographer

February 22, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

For photographer Lisa Shifren, boudoir portraits are all about empowering women, and she delights in making her subjects feel beautiful.

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Panel Discussion Aims to Shed Light on Artificial Intelligence

February 15, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Local nonprofit Great Talk and the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University will present a free panel discussion “Is Artificial Intelligence Out of Control and is it Our Best Future?” on March 1.

Pikesville mother Dr. Chani Simhi is a fierce advocate for her son Daniel. (Provided photo)

Great Strides

February 8, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Pikesville mother Dr. Chani Simhi is a fierce advocate for her son Daniel, and she attributes his progress to the professionals at Kennedy Krieger as well as the support of her Jewish communities — Suburban Orthodox Congregation and Congregation Beit Yaakov.

Yefim Ladyzhensky's Mirvis Piano (Provided)

Jewish Museum of Maryland Exhibits Explore Art and History of Former Soviet Union

February 1, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

The decisions to present “Power of Protest: The Movement to Free Soviet Jews” and “My Odessa: Paintings by Yefim Ladyzhensky” were made prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

(Provided Photo)

Finding the Greater in Later

January 27, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Laura Black’s new book helps older women retain their identity and dignity.

(Provided Photo)

Interfaith Comedy Show Comes to Gordon Center

January 24, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Modern Orthodox writer and comedian Carmiya Weinraub talked with Jmore about how she got started in comedy and what inspired her to start the Interfaith Comedy Show, coming to the Gordon Center for Performing Arts January 25.