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68° Rockville, MD
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 student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

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Sophomore Rebecca Brophy's foster dog, Chloe, gave birth to 12 puppies. The dog gave birth in the Brophy's house and lived with the Brophys for around 12 weeks.

JDS families foster dogs

Lena Lourenco, Reporter
March 28, 2025
Many students at JDS have either faced the decision over whether to attend, or used to attend Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy.

A Tale of Two Schools: Students who have attended Berman

Leora Blumenthal, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2025
Temple Emanuel is located in Kensington, Maryland.

Shabbat shalom

Leora Blumenthal, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2025
Junior Maya Greenblum gives details of her tznius outfit.

When modesty is not the policy

Vivi Ducker, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2025

Baby steps & big changes

Jonah Mitre, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2025
Sophomores Raizy Moshinsky and Liora Litwack lead an activity using shaving cream during their summer camp.

Student startups

Eliana Abrams, News Editor
March 25, 2025

Behind the scenes of the Purim Spiel

Jackson Gill, Reporter
March 17, 2025
Sophomores Gillian Krauthamer and Eitan Braun suture bananas in a biomed club meeting. In addition to hands on activities, there are also presentations and guest speakers as a part of this club.

Club of the month: Biomedical Club

Vivi Ducker, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2025
Stickers made by Tikkun Olam Club as part of a service project.

Tikkun Olam Club

Ephraim Blair, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Every Friday, students learn ASL in a club founded by sophomores Tara Hain, Sophia Leinwand and Eve Sharp.

New club teaches students ASL

Dalya Lurie, Guest Writer
February 18, 2025
Sophomore Avigayil Lerman (bottom row, second from right) is a member of Elements Dance Company, where she performs and trains with other members.

Juggling responsibilities: students balance dance hobby with school

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
February 16, 2025
Pictures of every Media Center fellow are hung in the library with a brief description of them, including their favorite books.

Media Center fellows spend time volunteering in the library

David Loeffler, Guest Writer
February 6, 2025
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