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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
Abby Chesman

Abby Chesman, Multimedia Editor

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 and her debut short The Window has won several filmmaking awards in the DC area. For fun, she enjoys listening to music, doing the NYT mini crossword, rock climbing, and the Oxford comma.

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[Photo] Sleep on it

Gigi Gordon, Stella Muzin, and Maya Greenblum
June 2, 2024
The class of 2027 performs in their first Zimriyah in the high school.

[Photo] Honoring heroes, remembering history

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
May 30, 2024

[Video] Lions on Film: Zimriyah 2024

Abby Chesman, Media Editor
May 16, 2024

[Video] Lions in the Big Apple

Abby Chesman, Multimedia Editor
May 16, 2024
Sports like softball require more specific gear than other sports, as freshman Yarden Wilkenfeld sports a lot equipment from gear stores in the area.

[Photo] Where to find the best sports gear in the area

Gigi Gordon, In-Depth Editor
May 15, 2024
While in middle school students are required to be in a davening ZK, in high school students can choose to opt out

[Photo] Opinion: CESJDS should only offer davening Zman Kodesh options

Eliana Wolf, Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Members of the girls varsity basketball team cheer on their teamates during the championship game.

[Photo] Season Showdown: winter sports come to a close

Ruby Kotok, Features Editor
March 9, 2024
Boaz Dauber climbs a rock wall at Movement in Rockville.

[Photo] Climb to the Top

Sophie Schwartz, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2024
Senior Simon Reich spends his prom night encircled by his peers, dancing to the DJs music.

[Photo] Senior salutations

Jordana Dauber and Sophia Leinwand
March 8, 2024
Lions defends against the Spencerville Hornets in the last quarter of the championship game.

[Photo] Girls varsity basketball falls to Spencerville Hornets in championship

Anna Polon, Guest Writer
February 20, 2024
Members of the swim team practice outdoors at the JCC

[Photo] Swim team competes despite challenges

Gila Safra, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Family Photo: The boys and girls varsity cross country teams pose for a picture before their state championship races. After their PVAC and State Championship wins last year, they were looking for success. The teams previously came in second and third place in the PVAC championship two weeks ago, helping to prepare them for this race.

[Photo] Cross country comes up short at state championships

Gigi Gordon, Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
Senior Hannah Shank remains locked into the competitive game even after scoring a touchdown. Shank’s mid game goal put the score at 21-0 before the juniors last-minute touchdown.

[Photo] Senior’s grab powder puff win

Vivi Ducker, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Instrumentalists prepare to perform original musical composition arranged by Bee Kotler

[Photo] JDS celebrates 21st annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Students from Bishop McNamara accompany JDS students to their photography class.

[Photo] Bishop McNamara High School continues growing partnership with JDS

Adin Halbfinger and Aaron Waldman
March 5, 2023
Lauren Appelbaum speaks to the Middle School about her organization, RespectAbility.

[Photo] Lauren Appelbaum visits JDS Middle School to speak about JDAAIM

Sophie Schwartz, Reporter
February 26, 2023
Junior Ben Bass goes up for a spike during a 3-0 loss against the Bishop O’Connell Knights Thursday, May 12. The game was the last of the season, leaving the Lions with a record of 8-5.

[Photo] Lions fall to Knights in last regular season game

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
May 16, 2022
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