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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

The judicial reforms are currently being discussed and voted o in the Knesset building.

Can a constitution save Israeli democracy?

Eliana Wolf, Reporter May 10, 2023

Israel has been in a state of unrest for weeks on end as protestors are rallying against a set of proposed judicial reforms by the Likud, the largest political party in the Knesset. The reforms threaten...

In recent years, antisemitic incidents in schools have exponentially surged.

How students can take a stand against antisemitism

Maiya Blumenthal, Reporter May 5, 2023

Almost every day, I open my phone to see another report of an antisemitic attack. However, whenever I hear concerns about antisemitism, I rarely hear suggestions on how to combat antisemitism among high...

An image of the Supreme Court building where Groff v. Dejoy will be heard.

Groff v. Dejoy: The battle over the Sabbath

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor May 1, 2023

On April 18, the Supreme Court heard the case of Groff v. Dejoy, a landmark religious liberty case between an Evangelical postal worker and the federal government. The United States Postal Service (USPS)...

“What was the Holocaust?” By Gail Herman is a book that Montgomery County can use for their Holocaust curriculum.

Stop at the source

Matthew Steindecker, Reporter April 24, 2023

Swastikas in elementary schools. Graffiti on school buildings. Students telling their Jewish classmates to burn at the stake.  Antisemitism in Montgomery County went up by about 55% between 2021 and...

Meet me at the mall

Sadaf Zadeh, Reporter April 24, 2023

Call me old-fashioned, but while my friends are clicking away on their favorite shopping websites, you can find me at the mall with my mom. We hit our favorite stores and eat way too many snacks. Above...

Pump the breaks

Josh Dori, Guest writer April 21, 2023

Four times a day, the middle school schedule comes to a halt as all of the students enjoy a break. Although recreational time is important for very young students, the constant breaks in their schedule...

Russia aims to conquer the eastern parts of Ukraine through war.

Forgotten Ukraine?

The Lion's Tale April 21, 2023

Among the many humanitarian crimes Russia has committed in their war against Ukraine, there is one crime that we find particularly atrocious: the abduction of Ukrainian children. On March 17, 2023, the...

A look into how the off campus lunch policy affects students today

Opinion: Underclassmen should be allowed off campus during lunch

Stella Muzin, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 1, 2023

CESJDS gives high school students a lot of freedom, however we lack the ability to leave campus during free periods. At JDS, juniors are allowed to walk off campus at lunch, while seniors can drive off...

Reading excessive negative news can harm your mental health.

Take in the good news, too

The Lion's Tale Staff March 18, 2023

Every day as news notifications pop up on our screens, they bombard us with tragedy. Whether it be school shootings, antisemitic incidents, catastrophic floods, tornadoes or the possibility of nuclear...

CESJDS should better prepare families for the price of the Israel trip.

Breaking the bank

Kaylah Goldrich, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2023

The Senior Capstone Israel trip is the culmination of our CESJDS education. It’s what students are taught to look forward to beginning in kindergarten and is a core part of the JDS experience. Yet, now,...

Con

Aliza Bellas, Opinion Editor March 18, 2023

With hormones raging and constant interaction with peers, it can be difficult for teens to refrain from engaging in romantic relationships. However, these high school romances often become detrimental...

Pro

Lilli Libowitz, In-Depth Editor, Director of Staff Development March 18, 2023

When discussing a breakup in my grade, my friends and I quickly conclude that high school relationships are not meant to last. However, this does not mean that high school romances are not worth it just...

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