There’s a common complaint plaguing the CESJDS halls regarding how the rule requiring students to be outside during free time stifles peoples’ ability to talk with others....
Governor Larry Hogan announced his $1.7 billion emergency coronavirus “RELIEF Act of 2021” on Monday, Jan. 11. RELIEF stands for recovery for the economy, livelihoods,...
Throughout the past year, many teenage students have been struggling with a variety of different problems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including mental health and...
A new policy by CESJDS mandates that all teachers (with exceptions of special circumstances) must receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. This policy went into effect...
As JDS students prepared to return to in-person learning, the school required that every student received a flu shot before returning to campus. Now, the teachers will be...
For many students, getting their own work done is challenging under normal circumstances, but now during the pandemic, some students are taking on the responsibility of helping...
Matthew Steindecker, Guest Writer
April 21, 2021 • No Comments
As shouting, talking points and opinions are lobbed on a Thursday afternoon, a heated debate goes back and forth between student biomed enthusiasts discussing the legalization of medical marijuana. Biomed Club was originally...
Adin Halbfinger, Guest Writer
April 16, 2021 • No Comments
The jump from middle to high school is often a hard and stressful one. Beginning school virtually during a pandemic only made this transition harder, especially for someone who just moved to Maryland from almost 5,000 miles...
Yael Greenblum , Guest Writer
April 6, 2021 • No Comments
With just a keyboard, a beautiful voice and a talent for composing music, freshman Shiri Cohen wrote and released an E.P. (mini album), all while mostly in the solitude of her basement. “The Moment You Left” was...
May 5, 2021
The Green Team planted a small garden consisting of flowers and herbs at CESJDS, on Wednesday, April 28. The club got the idea to plant this garden after attending the Montgomery County Climate Action...
Zimriyah cancellation leads to picnic
April 18, 2021
In honor of Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the middle and high school attended separate Israeli-themed picnics to celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday. The picnic replaced the annual Zimriyah...
April 12, 2021
The Class of 2021 is beginning their Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone trip by quarantining at Alexander Muss High School for 10 days after their arrival on April 6. The class is quarantining...
Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter
May 3, 2021 • No Comments
Every day I see more and more maskless people in the street talking, standing close to one another and sometimes even hugging. It makes me wonder if they have forgotten about...
Opinion: Hogan must stop vetoing crucial police reform
April 29, 2021
Lena Nadaner, Reporter
May 4, 2021 • No Comments
Finding ethically made apparel that does not break your wallet is a nearly impossible task. Alternatively, buying second-hand clothing is beneficial to the environment, does...
“The Mauritanian” captures the story of an inmate’s controversial fight for justice
April 29, 2021
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Aaron Adams, Reporter
November 5, 2020
This is Episode 2 of The Lion's Tale's Politipod podcast. Tune in for new episodes in the coming weeks about the U.S. Presidential Election results.
Aaron Adams, Reporter
November 1, 2020
This is Episode 1 of The Lion's Tale's brand new Politipod podcast. Tune in for new episodes in the coming weeks about the U.S. Presidential Election results.
Aaron Adams, Reporter
September 25, 2020
Chocolate chip banana bread recipe
June 12, 2020
QuaranTEENed – Summertime Sadness
June 2, 2020
QuaranTEENed – Jacks of All Trades
April 24, 2020
Yaeli Greenblum, Guest Writer
May 11, 2021 • No Comments
Without a coach for almost a full season, the upperclassmen of the volleyball team took on leadership roles to keep their team together. They led scrimmages to strengthen the players' skills while also giving the team a fun,...
Return to Spring Sports Photo Gallery
April 28, 2021
Fans return to sports games amid pandemic
April 19, 2021
