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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

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

The Lion's Tale

2024-2025 Staff

Anna Polon
Features Editor

Anna Polon

Abby Chesman
Multimedia Editor

Abby Chesman

Abby is ecstatic to officially join the Lion’s Tale as Multimedia editor. She has been doing photography for the CESJDS publications for the past three years and is an Editor-in-Chief on the Bohr Franklin Science Journal, as well as a Student Admissions Representative. She is an aspiring cinematographer...

Jonah Mitre
Opinion Editor

Jonah Mitre

Jonah Albert Mitre is utterly ecstatic to work his second year on The Lion’s Tale; this time, as an opinion editor. He can’t wait to collaborate with his peers on designs and articles, and will ensure that no student voice goes unheard. Outside of The Lion’s Tale, he is a proud member of the math...

Jonah Mellen
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Jonah Mellen

Jonah is excited to take on his position as A&E editor for The Lion's Tale. Jonah has loved the arts for his entire life, always being deeply passionate about film, television, and music. He is now excited to work on editing, writing and designing spreads relating to those passions. Jonah is a member...

Lindsey Shapiro
Opinion Editor

Lindsey Shapiro

Lindsey is overjoyed to continue on The Lion’s Tale as an Opinion Editor this year. She can’t wait to capture the unique opinions of students. Outside of The Lion’s Tale, Lindsey is a member of Shir Madness, is a part of the Melting Pot and Loa Ha’ari staff and is an active member of BBYO. She...

Jordana Dauber
Features Editor

Jordana Dauber

Jordana is looking forward to another year on Lion’s Tale, this time as a features editor. She is excited to learn more about the different interests and activities of students and teachers at JDS, along with reporting on events and clubs going on. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Jordana writes for Bohr...

Eliana Abrams
News Editor

Eliana Abrams

Leora Blumenthal
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Leora Blumenthal

Leora is so excited to take her first editor position on The Lion’s Tale as A&E editor after previously working as a reporter. She can’t wait to write and edit articles as well as design creative spreads. Outside of The Lion’s Tale, Leora is on the JV volleyball team, a Stem Fellow, part of...

Sadaf Zadeh
In-Depth Editor

Sadaf Zadeh

Sadaf is thrilled to continue working on The Lion’s Tale as In-Depth Editor after previously serving as an Arts and entertainment Editor. She is eager to cover critical topics and write captivating articles. In addition to her work on the Lion's Tale, Sadaf is the president of the STEMinism club, a...

Gila Safra
Reporter

Gila Safra

Sophie Schwartz
Managing Editor, Web

Sophie Schwartz

   

Penelope Terl
News Editor

Penelope Terl

Penelope is excited to start her second year as a News Editor on Lion’s Tale. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Penelope is stage manager of JDS theater shows, a student admissions representative, and a member of the school mock trial team. Penelope is thrilled to get to continue her work on Lion’s Tale...

Mia Forseter
Sports Editor

Mia Forseter

With much of her life revolving around playing sports, Mia is excited to take on her role as Sports Editor for the Lion’s Tale this year. She looks forward to designing spreads and continuing to provide a great sports section for readers. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Mia plays for the varsity softball...

Eliana Wolf
Editor-In-Chief

Eliana Wolf

Eliana is beyond ecstatic to continue her work on The Lion’s Tale as Editor-In-Chief. She loves working with all of the fabulous staff members and particularly loves coming together on production nights. Aside from editing, writing and designing articles and spreads, one may find Eliana playing tennis,...

Maiya Blumenthal
Managing Editor, Copy

Maiya Blumenthal

   

Tali Loeffler
Sports Editor

Tali Loeffler

Tali is super excited to continue her work on staff as a Sports Editor this year for the Lion’s Tale. She has passion for many sports and is on the Varsity Basketball team, Varsity Soccer team, and Varsity Softball team. Tali is a founder of the JDS football club. She enjoys writing and editing, and...

Ruby Kotok
Reporter

Ruby Kotok

Vivi Ducker
Editor-In-Chief

Vivi Ducker

Vivi is thrilled to be Editor-In-Chief of The Lion’s Tale! She loves design and editing and looks forward to spending time with the amazing staff at meetings, productions, and other Lion’s Tale events. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Vivi is on the dance team, she runs a non-profit organization called...

Cati Werbin-Gradel
Arts and Entertainment Editor, Director of Social Media

Cati Werbin-Gradel

Cati is excited to continue her work as A&E Editor as well as Social Media director. She is looking forward to continuing to write and edit articles as well as design creative spreads for print. She is also excited to upload engaging content to the Lion’s Tale social media accounts. Other than...

Stella Muzin
Editor-in-Chief

Stella Muzin

Stella Muzin is eager to continue her work on Lion’s Tale as Editor-in-Chief after previously serving as Arts and Entertainment Editor. She's excited to continue designing spreads, editing articles and working with the rest of the staff. Outside of the newspaper, Stella is on the JDS Debate team and...

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Editor-in-Chief

Lily Rulnick

Lily Rulnick is thrilled to serve as Editor-in-Chief on the Lion’s Tale after being on the paper since freshman year. Lily has so much faith in the incredible staff and cannot wait to work with them to make the Lion’s Tale shine. Apart from the Lion’s Tale, Lily is president of the Ceramics ...

Gigi Gordon
In-Depth Editor

Gigi Gordon

Gigi is excited to continue her time on The Lion’s Tale as In-Depth Editor. She is committed to sharing new and exciting articles and information with the community. Outside of Lion’s Tale, Gigi is the president of Green Team, a three-varsity sports athlete, founder of the NCJW club, and editor-...

Ari Kittrie
Managing Editor, Web

Ari Kittrie

Being a Reporter and Opinion Editor during the last few years, Ari is ready to take on the position of Managing Editor. His experience includes being an Election Judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections and volunteering for various politicians from all levels of government. Additionally, Ari...

Aliza Bellas
Managing Editor, Copy

Aliza Bellas

Aliza is ecstatic to continue her work on The Lion’s Tale as Managing Editor, Copy in the upcoming year. In her past year as Opinion Editor, Aliza found passion in writing timely articles, editing interesting stories, and designing spreads. Outside of the Pub Hub, Aliza dedicates her time to her role...