Devices Down, Curtains Up
Maia Zimmers, Reporter
May 20, 2019
As you sit at home binge-watching “The Office” for the 100th time, you could be watching a similar story, but live, feeling energy pump through the room as the story unravels. You could be bettering your social and emotional skills. You could be watching theater. Theatrical productions tell unique stories a...
Phones down, eyes up
Eva Bard, Guest Writer
May 15, 2019
Do yourself a favor and get off your phone. How five days of limited screen time shifted my lifestyle: My homework is complete, my pajamas are on, my teeth are brushed and it’s time to answer my Snapchats. But as I tap my finger to the yellow ghost, the app does not open. Instead, a white screen wi...
Instagram profile portrays Holocaust through modern lense
Mimi Lemar, Reporter
May 14, 2019
From an early age, I was taught to remember the victims of the Holocaust with deep respect. As Jews, we are taught to never let the memories of victims or survivors die, so that history doesn’t repeat itself. I have gained the majority of my insights about the Holocaust through reading first-hand acco...
What there is to learn from billionaires
May 10, 2019
This past weekend my dad and I woke up at 3 a.m. and flew to Omaha, Neb. to attend Warren Buffett’s annual shareholders meeting. It was the most educational and inspiring weekend of my life. Growing up, a large chunk of the things I’d talk about with my dad revolved around money: how to make more o...
Zimriyah practice should take place during Hebrew classes
Maya Preuss, Reporter
May 9, 2019
In the weeks leading up to Yom Ha’atzmaut, every Hebrew class rehearses for the widely anticipated schoolwide Zimriyah. Personally, practicing for Zimriyah during class heightens my excitement of the event while also furthering my Hebrew education. However, some people argue that the designated time...
Female students fight back against sexist ranking system at BCC
Corinne Zlotnitsky, Reporter
May 7, 2019
Recently, several male students at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School created a list ranking 18 of their female classmates based on physical appearance. The list spread to the entire high school, but the female student body didn’t take this degradation lightly: they fought back. Forty girls approac...
Don’t let Lush’s anti-Israel opinions stop you from buying their products
Charli Galkin, Reporter
April 15, 2019
On Feb. 11, 2019, United Kingdom-based cosmetics brand Lush posted a video on their Instagram that lost loyal customers and provoked controversy. The video was in support of a Palestinian charity, and Lush introduced a product in which the funds would be donated to the organization Canaan. Accord...
Learning from Operation Varsity Blues
Sam Schwartz, Reporter
March 22, 2019
Like many of the nations fairly affluent communities, CESJDS families tend to obsess over which college their child attend. This leads to unnecessary pressure and stress, and unfortunately the potential for unethical behavior. The competition for college acceptance has consumed many of the nation’s...
D.C. walkout inspires younger generation to wage fight for gun control
Mimi Lemar, Reporter
March 16, 2019
The school walkout for gun violence prevention in Washington, D.C. was an incredible and unforgettable experience. Every moment made me feel empowered and ready to make a change. The walkout was organized by Moco4Change, a student-led group fighting for change nationally and in our community. Members of ...
Time for JDS to follow MCPS weather policy
Daphne Kaplan, In-Depth and Design Editor
March 15, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Rolling over and checking my phone one icy morning on the second day of inclement weather, I refreshed my email to see a what I took as a passive-aggressive email in my inbox stating, “CESJDS to Remain on Two-Hour Delay.” Within seconds of reading that email, I was inundated with texts of frustratio...
The great language debate: Should Hebrew be a required course at CESJDS?
March 15, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Below are two responses to the following prompt: Other Jewish day schools do not require Hebrew to be taught at their schools. However, CESJDS currently counts Hebrew as a required course. Should the language be required at JDS? Reporter Mimi Lemar argues that Hebrew should be a required course. Her opini...
Quiz your knowledge with Quizlet
Maya Preuss, Reporter
March 5, 2019
When I am notified of a quiz or a test, the first thing I do to start studying is create or search for a Quizlet that encompasses the same material from my notes. Throughout my studying, I repeat the same Quizlet several times in order to retain the information and to be well prepared for the upcomi...
Students reflect on Atlanta civil rights trip
May 21, 2019
Israel trip expulsions draw backlash towards AMHSI
May 17, 2019
Seven graduating seniors were expelled from the Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone Israel Trip on April 14 for drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana, both of which violate the rules of Alexander...
Zimriyah in photos: CESJDS celebrates Israel’s 71 years of existence
May 9, 2019
Upper School students from the sixth through 11th grades enthusiastically gathered in the gymnasium on Thursday to perform a song and dance related to the theme, Eurovision, in honor of Israel hosting...
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