Video: Kosher Conundrum: Off-Campus Eating

Addie Bassin, Guest Writer

January 9, 2020

Last-minute holiday gift ideas

Josie Stein, Features Editor

December 18, 2019

Transfer from local Catholic school explores Jewish identity at JDS

Sophie Kaplan, Reporter

December 9, 2019

Traveling up to an hour-and-a-half every morning to go to school may sound inconvenient, but compared to her negative experiences at a Catholic school, it is quite appealing. That is according to sophomore Olivia Needelman, who recently transferred to CESJDS. Needelman left a Catholic high school in Pri...

New, popular app TikTok draws large youth audience

Jonathan Morris, Reporter

December 6, 2019

With one billion active users, TikTok--the number one most downloaded app on the Apple App Store--is the latest social media craze that has captivated teens and adults alike. Rebranded from Musical.ly, TikTok is comprised of short looping, whimsical and often musical videos. TikTok is most popular among teens as 66% of...

An inside look at Rabbi Malkus’ weekly Israeli brunch routine

Coby Malkus, Guest Writer

November 26, 2019

Seriously into squirrels: New science teacher’s research paper goes viral

Mark Polin, Guest Writer

November 21, 2019

On a cold Ohio morning in 2015, Oberlin College student Emma Lucore pulled a little red wagon full of equipment through town to research squirrels. Little did she know that her research would make her a media sensation a few years later just as she was starting her teaching career at CESJDS in 2019. Luc...

Fresh take on racy musical “Chicago”

Maya Preuss, Contributing Editor

November 21, 2019

An affair. A scorned lover. A murder. A power-hungry prison warden. A charming lawyer. It’s just another day on the set of “Chicago,” the musical. Several racy elements of the suggestive musical prompted the creation of “Chicago: High School Edition,” which CESJDS will perform on Thursday, ...

25 years of Friends: Looking back on the iconic sitcom

Maiyan Lyani, Reporter

November 21, 2019

Four claps, ten seasons, 236 episodes and 25 years later, NBC’s “Friends” has remained one of the most popular and relatable sitcoms in the world. Available on Netflix until the end of this year, the show has gained popularity among teens and young adults all over the world. “Friends” first ...

Twitter’s partner manager of sports among those recognized at event honoring alumni

Mischa Trainor, Assistant Sports Editor

November 18, 2019

CESJDS alumnus and partner manager-sports at Twitter David Herman (‘11) was recognized as a Head of School Alumni Honoree on Nov. 14, 2019. Herman fostered his passion for sports journalism through his time as a sports photographer for the JDS yearbook. “I was never a good athlete,” Herman sai...

New transfer scores spot on basketball team

Jessica Gallo and Maya Preuss

November 14, 2019

Junior Tyler Farkas transferred to CESJDS on Oct. 18. Less than two weeks later, he was on a plane with his new teammates on the boys varsity basketball team as they flew to a tournament held in Memphis, Tenn. After Farkas transferred to JDS, he quickly grew to love the new social and academic atmosphere...

Profile of Rachell Bitton, chef and JDS parent

Jonathan Morris, Reporter

November 6, 2019

Rachell Bitton has a passion for Middle-Eastern food, inspired by her grandmother and her Morrocan heritage. She is a full-time caterer and owner of a small business, Kosher Sustenance. She’s also the mother of five CESJDS students.  “I've been in the kitchen since I was a little girl,” Bitton said. “[My grand...

Beyond a snapshot: Getting to know photography teacher Debra Dilworth

Zara Ducker, Reporter

October 31, 2019

Look at the sidelines at any CESJDS event from Kab Shab to Color War and you will see photography teacher Debra Dilworth behind the long lens of a Canon DSLR camera, capturing the action.  Dilworth came to JDS last October to replace photography teacher Jerry Eisner when he retired after teachin...