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The Lion's Tale

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

The Lion's Tale

Freshman Yaeli Greenblum swims laps during practice.

JDS sports give students a sense of community during pandemic

Elliot Rogal, Reporter December 24, 2020

After a long day of virtual learning, freshman Yaeli Greenblum goes to the school building for track. She then socializes with friends before starting her warmup. Since the pandemic limited social interactions,...

A Change.org petition for Brandon Bernard, whose execution caught the attention of the American public.

Opinion: To create change, we need to do more after signing petitions

Kaylah Goldrich, Reporter December 22, 2020

As I scroll through my Instagram feed, everyone has petitions in their bios calling for things like police reform, gun control and enforcing human rights. People sign and constantly promote these with...

Outdoor Club members hike along the Appalachian Trail,

Outdoor Club flourishes during pandemic

Ari Blumenthal, Guest Writer December 21, 2020

After a long week of Zoom classes, senior and co-president of the CESJDS Outdoors Club Jacob Svoysky stands on a cliff overlooking the beautiful farmland scenery at the end of the trail he hiked with his...

CESJDS families joined together to celebrate Hanukkah with several virtual events including candle lighting.

JDS celebrates Hanukkah through virtual events

Lincoln Aftergood, Reporter December 18, 2020

This week, CESJDS has hosted a slew of virtual events to celebrate Hanukkah and bring the community closer together through various activities. The Zoom calls included activities in which participants...

High school students learn for the first time in-person since March.

High school students return to in-person learning

Harry Davidson, Reporter December 17, 2020

For the first time since last March, high school students have returned to the CESJDS campus for in-person learning. Now, all Upper School students have had the option to be in person at least once since...

A BBYO chapter meetings during the pandemic have had to adopt new safety precautions.

BBYO teen group adapts during pandemic

Lena Nadaner, guest writer December 17, 2020

Teenagers stare at a screen for another hour, their heads aching from the bright light. They then open an additional Zoom link in hope of seeing familiar friends and strengthening their connection to Judaism....

Review: The Queens Gambit

Review: The Queen’s Gambit

Irit Skulnik, News Editor December 14, 2020

With only seven episodes in this limited Netflix original series, “The Queen’s Gambit” left me yearning for more. Written and directed by Scott Frank, the series depicts the compelling story of an...

Broadway Unmasked, featuring music from Hamilton, The Lion King and more, will premiere at 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 on YouTube.

A first look into the high school musical: Broadway Unmasked

Rena Katz, Guest Writer December 11, 2020

The stage is empty for the CESJDS high school musical this year, but the show must go on. The musical will be online and pre-recorded — a new experience for the cast and crew. Due to the pandemic,...

The mobile food pantry takes place on a Sunday afternoon.

Mobile food pantry helps families during pandemic

Kaylah Goldrich, Reporter December 10, 2020

It’s 2 p.m. on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and Betsy Binckes, President of the Board for Mid-County United Ministries (MUM), is reminding volunteers at the mobile food pantry to maintain social distancing....

Senior Yoav Even looks at his computer screen during a class.

Slideshow: High School students begin hybrid learning

Lion's Tale Staff December 9, 2020

High school students attended in-person classes on Dec. 9 and 10 for the first time since March.

Governor Larry Hogan attends a ceremony at Fort Meade, before receiving a tour of the facility.

Opinion: Hogan’s vote for Ronald Reagan is unacceptable

Ivan Endelman, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

After four years of increasing popularity and national attention, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan voted against his Republican Party on election day. He also voted against the Democratic Party. In fact,...

Junior Avital Friedman gets tested for Covid-19.

High school returning to hybrid learning on Dec. 8

Sasha Karasik, Reporter December 7, 2020

On Dec. 8, the high school will be reopening as hybrid learning will begin. Teachers and students will be coming back to campus, and everyone will be adapting to this completely new experience. The current...

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