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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

Sophomore Boaz Dauber scrambles to get the ball over the net and keep the point going. Photo By Gigi Gordon

Fight to the finish as boys varsity volleyball defeats Covenant Life

Gigi Gordon, Sports Editor May 2, 2023

From the moment they stepped on the court, it was a fierce battle for the boys varsity volleyball team. With every bump, set and spike, the Lions battled against Covenant Life for the win. The battle resulted...

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)...

English teacher Dory Fox listens to her favorite music while reading a book for her freshman English class. Photo by Tyler Portnoy.

What our teachers are listening to

Tyler Portnoy, Reporter April 27, 2023

We all know the feeling when the clock hands move from 3:44 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Your freedom has arrived. You get in your car and blast your favorite music to blow off steam from the stressful school day....

Students use spray paint to illustrate what Israel means to them.

Artist4Israel joins JDS for Yom Haatzmaut art project

Stella Muzin, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 27, 2023

Each year, Yom Haatzmaut at CESJDS comprises of school-wide celebrations and activites. This year, along with the annual Zimriyah, JDS partnered with an organization called Artists4Israel in which each...

Silberman, Hawkings, and Belinkie answer questions from audience members during the event.

School hosts blue carpet event for cross country team

Mia Forseter, Reporter April 26, 2023

In past years members of the CESJDS cross country team have been faced with a difficult decision. Many of the more observant members of the team had to choose whether or not to run in the state championship,...

Freshman Coby Schlactus engages in a rally during his match against Berman.

Boys varsity tennis defeats rivals at home

Lily Rulnick, Features Editor April 26, 2023

Parents and fellow teammates alike anxiously watched as the boys varsity tennis team played their rivals, the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Cougars, on April 24. Adding another win to their three-game...

The Devil Next Door is one of the documentaries that unpacks the twisted life of John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian Nazi who lived in Ohio.

Documentary discoveries

Cati Werbin-Gradel, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 25, 2023

Around once every few months, when your teacher announces that your class will be watching a documentary, many students may groan in complaint, uninterested in watching a boring movie that is meant for...

Michael Greenberg (left) along with other members of Climate Defiance display a banner that reads “END FOSSIL FUELS” at the Center for Strategic International Studies after forcing White House Climate Czar Ali Zaidi (right) off the stage. Photo via the Climate Defiance website (used with permission)

Alumnus takes direct action for the environment

Ruby Kotok, Reporter April 20, 2023

Alumnus Michael Greenberg (‘12) was almost in D.C. when he got the call. Despite his sophomore year attempt to sneak the environmental club out of school to meet former Representative Chris Van Hollen,...

Junior and captain Andrew Lefkowitz pitched 8 strike outs. Photo by Penelope Terl.

Boys varsity baseball easily defeats St. Anselems

Penelope Terl, Reporter April 20, 2023

The field is silent as the pitcher gets ready to hurl a ball across the plate. That is, until the crowd hears the crack of a bat hitting the ball. The next thing they know, the ball flies over the field...

This piece of paper contains a four-decade-old gefilte fish recipe that has been passed down through the Epstein family for generations.

JDS Cookbook: Pesach friendly recipes from our community

Ruby Kotok, Reporter April 4, 2023

Each seder meal is different. From a Thanksgiving inspired Passover “stuffing” to a kosher-for-Passover chocolate mousse cake, the variety of dishes is endless, with each family adding their own flair...

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...

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