Expected to never forget without anything to always remember
Ayelette Halbfinger, Guest Columnist
September 11, 2017
Following Zman Kodesh, the entire upper school went to the front parking lot where we stood in unison while the American flag was lowered to half mast. After a short prayer, we held still for a moment of silence - a short moment merely ten seconds long - and proceeded to our first period classes. As...
Follow MCPS for a later start to school
Josh Siegel, Reporter
September 5, 2017
Last summer, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) issued an executive order which forced all public schools in Maryland to begin the school year after Labor Day. As a private school, CESJDS has no obligation to comply with this order, and it has accordingly decided not to move back the first day. This d...
Code to success: Koding with Klossy empowers young women in computer science
Aliza Rabinovitz, In-Depth Editor
August 30, 2017
Supermodel Karlie Kloss calls coding a “superpower,” but I wasn’t sure I truly understood that until I attended the summer program she founded, Kode with Klossy. Although the program has offered girls scholarships in coding since 2015, the Kode with Klossy 2-week program as it exists today began...
Seeds grow beyond their roots
Amelia Davidson, News Editor
August 29, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I had never even heard a national anthem in any language beside English and Hebrew. But there I was, standing in respect for the Palestinian national anthem as people around me sang with pride. I stood surrounded by people singing in foreign languages and making fun of how pale my skin is. I could n...
Legislative inexperience hurts localities
Josh Siegel, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
In this past election, there was one local vote which gained little attention, but deserves to be talked about a little more. Question B on the ballot for Montgomery County passed. This measure institutes term limits of three terms of four years for the county executive, and for county council members....
Term limits bring new perspective
Jesse Edberg, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The past couple of years have seen an unprecedented wave of anti-establishment populism sweep through the nation. The 2016 election sent these populist ripples through the nation, most locally in the “yes” vote on the Montgomery County referendum to impose a three consecutive term limit on county...
There are better ways to learn than technology
Ethan Chanin, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Teenagers spend almost ten hours a day in front of a screen and chances are, you are not an exception. Technology in class is not just distracting, but is detrimental to students' social skills. Although many teachers have made efforts to incorporate technology, specifically computers, into their curricula,...
Know suicide’s signs
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-24 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each day in our nation, an average of over 5,240 people grades 7-12 attempt suicide. Much of the time, though suicide tragically seems unprovoked and without warning. One...
Make America green again
Kate Sosland, Features Editor
May 1, 2017
“I can’t believe I’m protesting for reality,” said the sign held proudly over my head during the People’s Climate March. I attended this march on Saturday, April 29, with hopes of bringing more attention to a pressing issue. On the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s administration...
Criticism of Israel does not mean anti-Israel
Ilan Cohen, Style Editor
April 5, 2017
Filed under Opinion
There is more than one way to support the United States. Different parties all have the same goal: a strong U.S. However, they have different plans on how to reach it. This is also the case with Israel. As in the U.S., there are many different political parties in Israel, all with the goal of strengthening...
Support for our state over criticism
Talia Shemony, Guest Columnist
April 5, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I believe that we, as Jews, need to have unequivocal support of Israel because it is the only safe haven for Jews in the world. While you can be critical of Israel if you disagree with the policies or decisions of her government or army, there has to be an equal if not harsher criticism of the enemy...
Why we all need to be involved in politics
Matthew Weiseltier, Guest Columnist
April 5, 2017
Filed under Opinion
While many people were happy about the results of the recent election, many people were upset. If you involved yourself in politics this year, congratulations! You have served our democracy, and you have been a part of improving it. If you did not involve yourself, you need to. Forty percent of eligible...