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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The arrested man was first identified as suspicious after not following carpool protocol at the end of the day on June 12 at the Lower School campus.
Man arrested on Lower School campus
Eliana Wolf and Vivi Ducker June 15, 2025

On Thursday, June 12, at approximately 2:54 p.m., a man, identified as Joseph Amr Khairy Abdalla, was arrested outside the Lower School campus...

Map of where JDS teachers plan to travel this summer. While some teachers plan to explore new countries, others are staying local.
Teachers’ summer plans
Zoe Cohen, Reporter • June 10, 2025

One of the perks of being a teacher is having a summer break like students, according to many teachers. Whether they are using their time off...

More than music: the history of a cappella group Shir Madness
David Federowicz, Reporter • June 9, 2025

As past members of Shir Madness join current members onstage to sing their signature song “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper, the a cappella group...

The Capitals were 51-22 this past season. Photo from Creative Commons.
Fans react to Capitals breakout season
Adam Salomon, Reporter • June 9, 2025

The Washington Capitals had a breakout 2024-2025 season, finishing with the second-best record in the league and the best record in the conference....

The D.C Home Rule Act of 1973 established a council to govern the city.
Hands off D.C.
Eli Loeffler, Reporter • June 4, 2025

Democracies depend on the principle of self-governance, one of the great strengths of the United States and a value that we uphold; we believe...

Rallies around the country are taking place in hopes of reinstating scientific funding.
Science silenced
Jackson Gill, Reporter • June 4, 2025

The Trump administration is recklessly undermining U.S. medical research and innovation with recent threats to defund the National Institutes...

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The arrested man was first identified as suspicious after not following carpool protocol at the end of the day on June 12 at the Lower School campus.
Man arrested on Lower School campus
Eliana Wolf and Vivi Ducker June 15, 2025

On Thursday, June 12, at approximately 2:54 p.m., a man, identified as Joseph...

Search continues to fill Head of School position
Ephraim Blair, Reporter • June 4, 2025

After 13 years as Head of School of CESJDS, current Head of School Rabbi Mitchel...

The freshmen class in 1988 was 56 people.
Future Freshmen
Kira Koplow, Reporter • June 4, 2025

For the first time in over a decade, the freshman class will exceed 100 students,...

Map of where JDS teachers plan to travel this summer. While some teachers plan to explore new countries, others are staying local.
Teachers’ summer plans
Zoe Cohen, Reporter • June 10, 2025

One of the perks of being a teacher is having a summer break like students,...

More than music: the history of a cappella group Shir Madness
David Federowicz, Reporter • June 9, 2025

As past members of Shir Madness join current members onstage to sing their signature...

All that jazz: Alumnus joins Strathmore’s arist-in-residence class of 2025
Kira Koplow, Reporter • May 14, 2025

Every JDS student is familiar with weekly Kab Shab musical performances. However,...

The Capitals were 51-22 this past season. Photo from Creative Commons.
Fans react to Capitals breakout season
Adam Salomon, Reporter • June 9, 2025

The Washington Capitals had a breakout 2024-2025 season, finishing with the...

Junior and track co-captain Isaac Yourman races the 800 meter at the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy track. Yourman currently holds the JDS record for the 800 meter race.
Spring sports summed up
Tali Loeffler and Jordana Dauber May 29, 2025

The Lions ended the spring season with three teams advancing to playoff championships...

Varsity softball team prepares for their turn at bat during their championship game.
College softball’s popularity is on the rise
Mia Forseter and Anna Polon May 28, 2025

Eighth-grade student Sadie Hosid frequently visits the University of Maryland...

A&E
Matcha originates from Japan
Matcha Madness
Zoe Cohen, Reporter • June 4, 2025

The famous green tea from Japan, known as matcha, is currently going viral and...

Sunflower Bakery is located at 5951 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
Baking a Better Future
Sophie Schwartz, Copy Managing, Web • June 4, 2025

Sunflower Bakery is more than just a place to find delicious baked goods; it’s...

Unity Rage Room is located in Gaithersburg.
Smash Sesh
Lior Zucker, Reporter • June 4, 2025

In a world where stress and tension are a student’s constant companion, finding...

The D.C Home Rule Act of 1973 established a council to govern the city.
Hands off D.C.
Eli Loeffler, Reporter • June 4, 2025

Democracies depend on the principle of self-governance, one of the great strengths...

Rallies around the country are taking place in hopes of reinstating scientific funding.
Science silenced
Jackson Gill, Reporter • June 4, 2025

The Trump administration is recklessly undermining U.S. medical research and...

Banning books is detrimental to society.
Keep it classic
The Lion's Tale June 4, 2025

While books bring us solace, the best pieces of literature not only comfort...