Alec Silberg, Guest Writer
January 13, 2021 • No Comments
Sitting at home in his desk chair on a Tuesday morning, freshman Ron Nuriely Kimel Zooms into his first-period class. Thanks to a host of new technology in the classroom, Kimel is able to see and hear not only his teacher...
Ivan Endelman, Features Editor
January 4, 2021 • No Comments
It is eight in the morning, but before students in the Sephardi Minyan transition into their day of virtual learning, a video of a Rabbi in Hong Kong giving a virtual tour of his synagogue is broadcasted by Upper School Learning...
Ari Blumenthal, Guest Writer
December 21, 2020 • No Comments
After a long week of Zoom classes, senior and co-president of the CESJDS Outdoors Club Jacob Svoysky stands on a cliff overlooking the beautiful farmland scenery at the end of the trail he hiked with his club. The Outdoors...
Lena Nadaner, Reporter
January 12, 2021 • No Comments
Barbed wire, surveillance, torture and religious conformity are what 180 human rights groups called the “largest internment of an ethnic and religious minority since World...
Opinion: America’s method of teaching foreign languages needs improvement
January 5, 2021
Purple line expansion into Bethesda will allow for faster commutes
January 8, 2021
The ambitious Purple Line expansion of the Washington Metro is set to resume construction after Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved a $250 million legal settlement on Dec. 16. The board unanimously...
Miles from JDS campuses, Capitol Building invaded by pro-Trump rioters
January 6, 2021
Mere miles from the CESJDS campuses, thousands of rioters breached the gates of the Capitol building during the electoral college vote certification around 2 p.m. today. In response, Washington Mayor...
JDS celebrates Hanukkah through virtual events
December 18, 2020
This week, CESJDS has hosted a slew of virtual events to celebrate Hanukkah and bring the community closer together through various activities. The Zoom calls included activities in which participants...
Daphne Kaplan, Mischa Trainor, and Eva Bard
June 8, 2020 • No Comments
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, temporarily halting conventional life across the globe. Following WHO’s declaration,...
Is shalom hello or goodbye? Alumni make own choices about practicing Judaism
January 16, 2020
November 21, 2019
Do Good Diploma: Graduation Requirement Encourages Students to Serve Community
October 4, 2019
Aaron Adams, Reporter
November 4, 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.
Jessica Gallo, Opinion Editor
October 14, 2020
Having been the runner-up of season 18 of "The Bachelor," a participant on seasons one and two of "Bachelor in Paradise" and getting engaged in season one of "The Bachelor...
Behind Closed Doors: CESJDS Board of Directors
September 25, 2020
Chocolate chip banana bread recipe
June 12, 2020
QuaranTEENed – Summertime Sadness
June 2, 2020
Alec Silberg, Guest Writer
January 13, 2021
Sitting at home in his desk chair on a Tuesday morning, freshman Ron Nuriely Kimel Zooms into his first-period class. Thanks to a host of new technology in the classroom,...
Ivan Endelman, Features Editor
January 4, 2021
It is eight in the morning, but before students in the Sephardi Minyan transition into their day of virtual learning, a video of a Rabbi in Hong Kong giving a virtual tour...
Ari Blumenthal, Guest Writer
December 21, 2020
After a long week of Zoom classes, senior and co-president of the CESJDS Outdoors Club Jacob Svoysky stands on a cliff overlooking the beautiful farmland scenery at the end...
Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter
December 18, 2020
This week, CESJDS has hosted a slew of virtual events to celebrate Hanukkah and bring the community closer together through various activities. The Zoom calls included activities...
Harry Davidson, Reporter
December 17, 2020
For the first time since last March, high school students have returned to the CESJDS campus for in-person learning. Now, all Upper School students have had the option to...
Lena Nadaner, guest writer
December 17, 2020
Teenagers stare at a screen for another hour, their heads aching from the bright light. They then open an additional Zoom link in hope of seeing familiar friends and strengthening...
Kaylah Goldrich, Reporter
December 10, 2020
It’s 2 p.m. on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and Betsy Binckes, President of the Board for Mid-County United Ministries (MUM), is reminding volunteers at the mobile food pantry...
Lion's Tale Staff
December 9, 2020
High school students attended in-person classes on Dec. 9 and 10 for the first time since March.
Sasha Karasik, Reporter
December 7, 2020
On Dec. 8, the high school will be reopening as hybrid learning will begin. Teachers and students will be coming back to campus, and everyone will be adapting to this completely...
Jared Schreiber, Reporter
November 30, 2020
Staring at a computer screen on a Thursday evening to participate in a group discussion led by coaches and captains on the preparation material for this year's case has become...
Harry Davidson, Reporter
November 19, 2020
For the first time online, CESJDS held its annual Head of School Circle Celebration on Wednesday. This event celebrates the success of the past alumni and the lessons JDS...
November 6, 2020
On Tuesday night, the senior and junior girls played their traditional powderpuff game, but with a twist. While they normally play touch football, they played socially-distanced...
Jonah Beinart, Reporter
October 30, 2020
Since the beginning of the year, kindergarten and Gurim students have been going to school in-person, five days a week. There are more than 60 Gurim and kindergarten students...
Ellie Levine, Reporter
October 20, 2020
Amid questions about whether or not sports were going to happen this fall, CESJDS announced that it was offering sports clinics to all students. These clinics have not only...
Recent Coronavirus Stories
Lakers win NBA finals during interrupted playoff season
October 13, 2020
New resources allow for more opportunities during distance learning
October 8, 2020
Opinion: Traveling during the pandemic is OK
October 6, 2020
Elliot Rogal, Reporter
December 24, 2020 • No Comments
After a long day of virtual learning, freshman Yaeli Greenblum goes to the school building for track. She then socializes with friends before starting her warmup. Since the pandemic limited social interactions, after school...
Sports leagues, players advocate for social justice reform
December 7, 2020
Wizards select Israeli Deni Avdija in the 2020 NBA draft
November 24, 2020
Daniela Abrams, News Editor
January 11, 2021 • No Comments
A Florida-based Asian street food restaurant chain recently opened in Bethesda Row and is all the rave. The restaurant, Hawkers, combines different Asian cuisines and features...
December 14, 2020