Review: After one episode of “The Bachelorette,” it is clear Season 16 will be unprecedented in many ways
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 Winter Games," new Bachelorette Clare Crawley is no unfamiliar face. Although she is 39 and filming her season amidst a global pand...
QuaranTEENed – Summertime Sadness
Addie Bassin and Jonathan Morris
June 2, 2020
Many students at CESJDS look forward all year to attending their sleepaway camps during the summer. With the recent cancelation of most camps, students and their parents are left wondering how they are going to fill their summers, and how this is going to set them behind during the college process....
QuaranTEENed – Jacks of All Trades
Addie Bassin and Jonathan Morris
April 24, 2020
Students, teachers and just about everyone have found themselves with a lot more time on their hands. Coming off of spring break, this episode of QuaranTEENed explores the different forms of entertainment people have pursued in our community. Also covered in this episode is the celebration of Pass...
QuaranTEENed – Sorry, We’re Closed
Addie Bassin and Jonathan Morris
April 6, 2020
Regular school days, student clubs and activities, along with major school events have been canceled or postponed due to the pandemic. In this episode of QuaranTEENed, we take a look at student and faculty reactions to the uncertainty of the future regarding their missed opportunities and activitie...
QuaranTEENed – This May Be A While
Addie Bassin and Jonathan Morris
March 26, 2020
In this episode, students and teachers reflect on their first week and a half of distance learning. This episode we hear from freshmen Sammy Schreiber and Dalya Offer, sophomores Dalia Siegel and Elyon Topolosky and juniors Jane Trainor and Josh Bachrach, and revisit junior Tess Mendelson on how she has k...
QuaranTEENed – This is Just the Beginning
Addie Bassin and Jonathan Morris
March 18, 2020
Right now, the world is in the midst of a pandemic. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is quite literally taking the world by storm. States have been shutting schools down all across the United States, and on March 12, Governor Larry Hogan announced the same for Maryland public schools. That day, CESJD...
How the United States Healthcare System Fails Women
Jonathan Morris, Reporter
March 11, 2020
From sexism in the Hippocratic Oath to medicine dosages, the U.S. healthcare system routinely fails women. In this episode, reporter Jonathan Morris explores the intricacies of this issue, featuring interviews with Morris's friend, Abby Shichman, and alumna Dena Kranzberg ('05), who both have unique perspectives on the topic. In honor of W...
Video: Kosher Conundrum: Off-Campus Eating
Addie Bassin, Guest Writer
January 9, 2020
Updated note: the CESJDS Food Services Director is Erick Gilbert. The video mistakenly refers to him as Eric. The mistake first appears at minute 2:27.
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...
Matan Silverberg, Reporter
October 13, 2020
An exciting NBA Finals capped the return of professional sports following recent nationwide quarantines. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Lebron James and Anthony Davis, defeated...
Harry Davidson, Reporter
October 8, 2020
In an attempt to make online classes feel more interconnected between students and teachers, CESJDS has invested in many new online resources for specific departments. It...
Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter
October 6, 2020
Most people are familiar with the stress of flying and wondering whether you packed enough or if you will get to the airport on time. However, even though traveling is relatively...
Maya Preuss, News Editor
October 5, 2020
Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus announced that CESJDS will begin to transition from distance learning to hybrid learning at the end of October in an email he sent on Oct....
Mischa Trainor, In-Depth and Design Editor
September 30, 2020
Montgomery County will now allow religious facilities to reopen for indoor services for up to 40% occupancy as of September 22. This restriction follows the previous rule...
Jared Schreiber, Reporter
September 25, 2020
When you think of the benefits of Shabbat observance, you might think of things that are religious in nature, like a closer relationship with G-d. But observing Shabbat has...
Aaron Adams, Reporter
September 25, 2020
Tal Arber, Reporter
September 14, 2020
Among the many changes students and teachers have had to navigate in distanced learning this school year was CESJDS’ switch from Google Classroom to Schoology. The...
Ella Waldman, Reporter
September 11, 2020
Starting at a new school is often quite hard. New students are surrounded by new peers, new teachers and a new environment. But starting at a new school amid the coronavirus...
Eliot Rogal, Reporter
September 9, 2020
There are few options for outdoor activities right now, which is why I was very excited to go berry picking with my family this summer at Larriland farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Berry...
Olivia Cohen, Guest Writer
September 8, 2020
While quarantining, many students have started businesses to fill their free time, some of the most popular being jewelry and accessory shops. In addition to making money...
Mark Polin, Guest Writer
June 12, 2020
CESJDS has canceled high school final exams due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a mixture of thrill and sadness among students. As students struggle through these...
Daphne Kaplan, Mischa Trainor, and Eva Bard
June 8, 2020
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,...
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