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The Lion's Tale

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

The Lion's Tale

The two-party system in American breeds political polarization.

Politics should unite us, not divide us

Jonah Beinart, Features Editor December 21, 2023

“Politics” is a word that has slowly morphed into a demon that reflects the turbulent social and cultural zeitgeist of the 21st century, especially in the United States and other forms of representative...

Featuring Timothee Chalamet, viewers learn about Willy Wonkas claim to fame in latest movie Wonka.

“Wonka” offers an entertaining take on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Eliana Abrams, Guest Writer December 21, 2023

The latest installment of the Willy Wonka franchise, “Wonka,” starring Timothee Chalamet, marks the beginning of Willy Wonka’s chocolate career. Willy Wonka tries to put his name out in the chocolate...

Senior Todd Lazoff goes for the layup.

Boys varsity basketball falls short against Berman

Lily Rulnick, Features Editor December 20, 2023

CESJDS’ rivalry with the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Cougars is most evident during their annual basketball games, and the Boys Varsity basketball team’s game on Dec. 18 was no exception. However,...

Every year, one teacher is forced to stay back for Christmas, but this year the experience was a little different. Photo from miramax.com

“The Holdovers” is the best new holiday movie

Harry Hoffman, Guest Writer December 20, 2023

Directed by Alexander Payne, “The Holdovers,” is a movie involving comedy, tragedy, family and loss. The film, set in an American Christian boarding school named Barton, is directly at the beginning...

Tate Mcrae performs live at the Fillmore in SIlver Spring this past September. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

Tate Mcrae’s sophomore album impresses

Lindsey Shapiro, Guest Writer December 20, 2023

Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae released her sophomore album “Think Later” on Dec. 8, and it met fans' high expectations. The album is full of soon-to-be hits, with high energy songs that are...

Selena Bricker shoots free throws in the third quarter. Bricker had a great night with 11 points and a large impact defensively against WIS.

MS girls basketball cruises past Washington International School

Shia Messler and Aviv Stein December 19, 2023

Even though middle school girls basketball coach Brett Kugler did not coach last year, it looked like his team had not skipped a beat in their game against the Washington International School Red Devils...

“Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce showcases the tremendous effort and work put into her Renaissance tour.

New Beyonce movie is a must see

Jordana Dauber, Guest Writer December 18, 2023

Whether singing a slower song like “Dangerously in Love 2” or an upbeat power anthem like “Run the World (Girls),” Beyonce’s performances are always incredible to watch. With “Renaissance:...

Kane opens presents under the tree alongside her brother and mother in 2015.

Students from interfaith families celebrate a variety of holidays during winter

Mia Forseter, Reporter December 14, 2023

After celebrating Hanukkah early in December, junior Eli Cashon goes to his grandmother's house over winter break to celebrate Christmas. Cashon’s father is Christian and his mother is Jewish, making...

11th grade ECP English classes welcomed numerous speakers to host immersive workshops for the book they are reading,“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

Junior English class welcomes guest speakers

Sophie Schwartz, Reporter December 14, 2023

As a way to delve deeper in their curriculum of understanding Black voices, the junior ECP English students welcomed Founder and Co-Director of Exploring Black Narratives (EBN) Lonnie Firestone (‘97),...

The high school musical, Into the Woods, premiered with a student matinee perfomance on Dec. 13. Photo by Dr. Solomon, used with permission.

High school musical debuts

Ruby Kotok, Reporter December 14, 2023

“Nice is different than good.” This is just one of many philosophical refrains in the 2023 CESJDS High School Musical, a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.” This iconic line sets...

Putterman-Kennet incorporates current happenings in Israel into her Hanukkah lesson.

How Hebrew teachers are addressing the war in Israel

Eliana Wolf, Reporter December 14, 2023

Since the Israel-Hamas War broke out, most Jews have been in a state of worry and concern. At CESJDS, there has been a sense of helplessness as a result of the 6,000-mile gap. While many at JDS are American,...

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