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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

COVID-19 policies change due to a decline in cases.

JDS changes COVID-19 protocols as cases decrease after Omicron surge

Daniela Abrams, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2022

CESJDS has announced an adjustment to COVID-19 protocols that will be implemented on Monday, March 7. The protocol includes optional masking in classroom settings and offices for faculty and students while...

Who Knows One?, hosted by Micah Hart, was part of CESJDSs game night on Feb. 27.

CESJDS hosts exciting game night featuring “Who Knows One?”

Lily Rulnick, Reporter March 1, 2022

On Feb. 27, parents, faculty and alumni engaged in friendly competition by playing the beloved game “Who Knows One?” “Who Knows One?” is the more official version of the commonly played game...

Students and faculty cheer on the participants of the 2022 middle school spelling bee, which was won by eighth-grader Malka Lederman.

Bee champ averts loss by spelling “aversion” correctly

Jessica Rosenberg, Reporter February 17, 2022

The Middle School Spelling Bee took place on Feb. 11 at the Upper School theater and consisted of 15 middle school students, with the rest of the middle school sitting in the audience. Participants nervously...

Professional story-teller Diane Macklin shares the story of her mothers life.

CESJDS celebrates Black History Month with a professional story-teller

Sasha Karasik, Reporter February 15, 2022

The month of February is Black History Month, an annual observance of the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. CESJDS decided to commemorate the start of...

The Class of 2022 stands together during their graduation.

Class of 2022 celebrates Siyum and graduation

Reyut Wasserstein, Reporter February 15, 2022

The seniors tossed their caps into the air as they said goodbye to their second home for the final time last weekend. The celebration started on Friday, Feb. 11 with Siyum at B'nai Israel Congregation,...

The Class of 2021 rides camels in Kfar Hanokdim in April 2021.

Seniors plan to depart for Israel trip on time

Lily Rulnick, Reporter February 10, 2022

76 members of the Class of 2022 are preparing to depart for the Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone trip, expected to be the first Israel trip that goes according to plan since 2020.  Since Israel’s...

One part of seventh-grader Samantha Goldins food and nutrition project.

Middle School students explore personal interests in Innovation Minimester

Ella Waldman, News Editor February 7, 2022

The Middle School Innovation Minimester took place from Jan. 18 through Jan. 28 with programming based on the goals of student-led learning and exploration of each student’s individual passions. The...

New administrators take office

Aaron Waldman, Incoming Sports Editor February 7, 2022

Many students consider teachers to be the foundation of CESJDS, as they are crucial to academic success. However, behind-the-scenes administrators are just as critical to the growth of the school. Two...

Texts for today and tomorrow

Nini Panner, Reporter February 7, 2022

Learning about how ancient wisdom informs modern dilemmas? Thinking about college decisions? Talk to the Talmud. Wondering how to approach race issues? Go to the Mishna. Students and staff have explored...

Seniors, siyyum and surges

Lilli Libowitz, Incoming Arts and Entertainment Editor February 7, 2022

Senior events, such as prom, Siyyum and graduation are known to be a hallmark of the CESJDS experience. Due to COVID-19, many of these events have been altered or canceled in the past two years.   This...

Shir Madness performs at the Winter Concert.

CESJDS holds first in-person concert in two years

Nini Panner, Reporter January 21, 2022

The CESJDS annual winter concert has brought students and families together again to celebrate the work and achievements of student musicians in the upper school. The event showcased the talents of students...

New lunch policy to prevent students from stealing food from cafeteria

Sam Berns, Reporter January 7, 2022

After several students were caught stealing food from the cafeteria, the administration reversed its new policy which allowed students to reenter the line for seconds after they had already paid. Several...

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