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The Lion's Tale

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The Lion's Tale

Students enjoy trying on and wearing Fischman’s hand-crafted crochet clothing.

Crochet corner

Ellie Fischman, Managing Editor, Copy April 24, 2023

Three thousand stitches compose that sweater you saw at the mall. A stranger’s hands passed over each of those stitches, following the motions of  lifting the yarn over and pulling it through. As simple...

This piece of paper contains a four-decade-old gefilte fish recipe that has been passed down through the Epstein family for generations.

JDS Cookbook: Pesach friendly recipes from our community

Ruby Kotok, Reporter April 4, 2023

Each seder meal is different. From a Thanksgiving inspired Passover “stuffing” to a kosher-for-Passover chocolate mousse cake, the variety of dishes is endless, with each family adding their own flair...

Filo cafes food brings large portioned Filipino flavors right across the street.

Filipino cafe across school impresses

Gigi Gordon, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

Filo Cafe, a new Filipino restaurant that serves authentic cuisine, opened right across the street from the CESJDS Upper School Campus. Both the food and the environment make it a restaurant that everyone...

Penn Badgley plays main character Joe Goldberg/Jonathan Moore in You season 4, making him the face of the show

“You” season 4 is mediocre and repetitive

Ellie Levine, Reporter March 23, 2023

With its fourth season complete, it is clear that “You” is trying to find ways to break free from the story they’ve been repeating for three years. While the season has its highs, there is nothing...

Miley Cyrus new album mostly meets expectations

Miley Cyrus’ new album mostly meets expectations

Sadaf Zadeh, Reporter March 22, 2023

Spring has just started, but Miley Cyrus fans were ready for the pop star's newest album, "Endless Summer Vacation," which dropped on March 10. With a few exceptions, the new songs met fans' high expectations. Cyrus...

Even from far away, Lizzo put on a captivating show at Capital One Arena this past October.

Concerts you don’t want to miss

Stella Muzin, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 18, 2023

Concerts are a great way to connect with your favorite music and truly experience different artists. But with so many upcoming popular artists, it’s hard to decide which concerts are worth spending your...

Music makes us

Ari Werbin-Gradel, Sports Editor March 18, 2023

Giveon Junior Sela Wertlieb’s current favorite album is “Give or Take” by Giveon. Wertlieb likes that the music in the album is soothing and beautiful, like in her favorite song from the album,...

Closet sneak peek

Ellie Levine, Reporter March 18, 2023

Sheer clothes While sheer clothes have always been in the trend cycle, they’re getting their moment in the spotlight this spring. Sheer sets have grown in popularity lately as a sleepwear option, in...

Freshmen Sophie Schwartz and Maiya Blumenthal practice their axe-throwing skills after learning the best techniques.

Right on target

Sophie Schwartz, Reporter March 18, 2023

Once a leisure activity for lumberjacks, axe throwing has evolved into a fun and thrilling activity to do with family and friends.  There are a few axe throwing places in the DMV. I visited ”Kick Axe...

The Josiah Henson Museum is around a 5 minute drive from school and is a good place to learn about racial injustice.

A visit at the Josiah Henson Museum

Maya Greenblum, Reporter March 17, 2023

North Bethesda’s developments engulf Isaac Riley’s 520-acre slavery plantation, the extensive history of severe racial injustice beneath the city unknown to the residents, pedestrians, and students...

The curtains in the theater represented the outside of the shoe factory in the play.

Juniors travel to Olney Theater to see “Kinky Boots” the musical

Ellie Levine, Reporter March 14, 2023

As part of the arts curriculum, the junior class was given the opportunity to see “Kinky Boots” at Olney Theater Center on March 9, a show that celebrates drag like no other.  “Kinky Boots”...

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid deals with complex themes and has a unique writing style.

Speculative fiction book guide

Ruby Kotok, Reporter March 7, 2023

In the heart of the school year, life can feel overwhelming. With so many assignments and the ever-present worry of finals looming over students, many are just looking for a way to escape, if even for...

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