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The Lion's Tale

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

The Lion's Tale

The Yankees Stadium full to the new capacity which abides by COVID-19 requirements.

Fans return to sports games amid pandemic

Kaylah Goldrich, Guest Reporter April 19, 2021

As I looked around Yankee Stadium, hotdog in hand with the faint sounds of the game in the background, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the experience of attending baseball games before the pandemic....

A group of sophomores sit in a cirlce outside the JDS Upper School as they enjoy the Israeli-style food in honor of Yom Haatzmaut (Israeli Independence Day).

Zimriyah cancellation leads to picnic

Nate Shemony, Reporter April 18, 2021

In honor of Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the middle and high school attended separate Israeli-themed picnics to celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday. The picnic replaced the annual Zimriyah...

After returning to Maryland from Philadelphia, Freshman Oren Israel attended Milton Jewish Day School and then, switched to JDS for freshman year.

How foreign and local transfers adapted freshman year

Adin Halbfinger, Guest Writer April 16, 2021

The jump from middle to high school is often a hard and stressful one. Beginning school virtually during a pandemic only made this transition harder, especially for someone who just moved to Maryland from...

Taylor Swift released her rerecorded version of Fearless on April 9, 2021. The original version of Fearless in November of 2008.

Taylor Swift takes back control of Fearless

Lilli Libowitz, Reporter April 14, 2021

Taylor Swift released “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” a re-recording of her hit 2008 album “Fearless” on April  9. “Fearless” was re-released by Swift in an attempt to regain control over...

Opinion: We must take action against Asian American hate

Opinion: We must take action against Asian American hate

Ella Waldman, Features Editor April 13, 2021

In the past year, hate crimes against Asian Americans have risen dramatically in conjunction with the number of COVID-19 cases across the country. Asian Americans have been forced to face verbal harassment,...

Seniors in the same pod gather outside at the AMHSI campus. The seniors are currently on their seventh of quarantining.

Seniors quarantine in Israel

Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter April 12, 2021

The Class of 2021 is beginning their Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone trip by quarantining at Alexander Muss High School for 10 days after their arrival on April 6.  The class is quarantining...

During the Yom HaShoah assembly, sophomores Maiyan Lyani and Noam Zarouk present Eva Ebins identification bracelet from a concentration camp.

School commemorates Yom HaShoah with meaningful Zoom

Zara Ducker, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 9, 2021

Although the CESJDS community could not gather as usual on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the community still came together on Zoom for a meaningful commemoration. “I think we are all suffering...

Lena and Isaac Nadaner appreciated the time spent with their grandfather before the pandemic, such as when he was able to attend Isaacs graduation in Feb. 2020.

Finally seeing grandparents

Lena Nadaner, Reporter April 9, 2021

Last Passover, my family sat around the seder table with my grandfather on FaceTime. This Passover, I hugged my grandfather.  Once quarantine started, the world was trying to adapt, and so was my relationship...

Freshman Francesca Reichbach goes on her daily walk after school. Reichbach has found walking beneficial for her mental health.

Benefits of walking during a pandemic

Shani Schwartz, Reporter April 7, 2021

As the final class ends, freshman Francesca Reichbach steps outside to feel the breeze come upon her, taking in the scenery while reflecting on her day. Over the course of the pandemic, many students have...

Freshman Shiri Cohen performs her original song The Moment You Left at Kabbalat Shabbat.

Shiri Cohen releases five original songs in a mini album

Yael Greenblum, Guest Writer April 6, 2021

With just a keyboard, a beautiful voice and a talent for composing music, freshman Shiri Cohen wrote and released an E.P. (mini album), all while mostly in the solitude of her basement.  “The Moment...

The return of March Madness

Matan Silverberg, Sports Editor March 25, 2021

In return from a 710 day absence, the NCAA tournament underwent its first round of games the past Friday. Despite the unusual circumstances, fans enjoyed the excitement of the tournament and felt relieved...

Seniors depart for Israel Trip amid pandemic

Seniors depart for Israel Trip amid pandemic

Daniela Abrams, News Editor March 25, 2021

After an extended delay, the Class of 2021 will depart for  Israel for the Irene and Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone trip on Monday, April 5. The seniors will be leaving just after Passover ends and will...

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