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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

Lions on film: spring sports predictions

Anna Polon, Features Editor
March 17, 2025
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Junior Benjamin Manevich does homework on his computer.
Video: Behind the AI policy
Podcast graphic with podcast name “The Lion’s Roar,” and episode title “Pouch protection: the lasting effects of Yondrs (Audio)”
Pouch protection (Audio)
Podcast graphic with podcast name "The Lion's Roar," and episode title "Clash Club takes off at JDS (Audio)"
The Lion’s Roar: Clash Club takes off at JDS (Audio)
Shorr explained the significance of beating the willow before students engaged in the ritual.
Video: CESJDS Marks Hoshanah Rabbah and Hostage Return
Video: Fall Sports Tryouts
Video: Fall Sports Tryouts
Video Teaser: The reading recession
Video Teaser: The reading recession
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Juniors Emunah Simkovich, Lyla Silberg and Eve Sharp receive recognition for their work on Dimensions
Quill and Scroll honors members of school publications
Just after receiving their senior jerseys, junior Mayaan Horwitz (right) poses with juniors Micah Brickman (center) and David Schanzer (left). The class of 2027 arrived at school early to pick up their new senior jerseys and enjoy donuts. “It's just a whole grade bonding experience,” Schanzer said. “It was a lot of fun hanging out with friends.”
Summer sendoff
Opinion: The downfall of DOJ
Opinion: The downfall of DOJ
Panelists during Erev Limud speak about pluralism, antisemitism and American Jewry.
JDS community gathers to celebrate Rabbi Malkus with Jewish learning
The NCAA has become unrecognizeable in the past few decades
The NCAA has become unrecognizeable in the past few decades
Seniors Amalia Netter, Tali Loeffler, Ella Longman and Maya Greenblum in front of the Hungarian Parliament. Photo from Maya Greenblum, used with permission.
Change of place
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The JDS varsity softball team celebrates winning the PVAC for the fourth consecutive year after defeating Model on May 10.
Varsity softball conquers the PVAC for fourth consecutive year
In the Maryland Private School Championship, freshman Rayut Weiser-Rosenbaum runs with other athletes in the final stretch.
Going the distance
Freshman Lirone Wolf tends to her horse Hopper at a stable.
Taking the reins
Junior Ryan Klepper tosses the tennis ball during a match.
Rookies rise, captains command
After the final out, players rush toward the pitchers mound to celebrate their championship victory on May 10.
Boys varsity baseball wins first PVAC championship in 14 years
Junior and captain Yarden Wilkenfeld prepares to throw the ball.
Varsity softball defeats wolfpack on junior night
About the Contributor
Anna Polon
Anna Polon, Features Editor
Anna is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as a current feature editor. As a freshman, she joined the paper in the 2023-24 school year. Her favorite piece she has written for The Lion’s Tale is “Video: CESJDS Marks Hoshanah Rabbah and Hostage Return.” Outside of journalism, she is a debate captain and president of the Tikkun Olam club. In her freetime, Anna enjoys playing softball and spending time outdoors.