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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
Adin Halbfinger

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor

Adin Halbfinger is enraptured by the opportunity to continue his work as News Editor this year. He loves updating his peers about all news occurring both in and out of our community, and hates the Oxford comma. In addition to Lion’s Tale, Adin is involved in JSA, Mock Trial, Track and Field, Grade Government and Vocab Club, which he founded with fellow Lion’s Tale editor Aaron Waldman.

All content by Adin Halbfinger
Truth above all else

Truth above all else

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
January 4, 2024

Grade government format changes

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
October 20, 2023
Over 900 Israeli civillians and soldiers have been murdered since Oct. 8.

CESJDS responds to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel

Simon Albert and Adin Halbfinger
October 9, 2023
The foyer of the RBG exhibition serves as a monument to her legacy. Photo by Imagine Photography. Used with permission.

Not so ancient history

Adin Halbfinger
September 21, 2023
Senior Simon Reich builds a makeshift lighthouse at the Madatech science museum. Students on the SciTech program spent much of their time working at the Madatech museum.

[Photo] Summer in science

Aliza Bellas, Opinion Editor
September 8, 2023
Curriculum infographic CMYK300

[Photo] Subject to change

Kaylah Goldrich and Ella Waldman
September 8, 2023

Con

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
June 4, 2023
An image of the Supreme Court building where Groff v. Dejoy will be heard.

Groff v. Dejoy: The battle over the Sabbath

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
May 1, 2023

Invest at your best

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
March 18, 2023
Students from Bishop McNamara accompany JDS students to their photography class.

Bishop McNamara High School continues growing partnership with JDS

Adin Halbfinger and Aaron Waldman
March 5, 2023
Eighth graders Jonah Mitre, Micah Harkavy and Micah Brickman organize backpacks for recent immigrants during a November backpack drive.

Helping create a home away from home

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
January 8, 2023
Ron Nuriely Kimel enjoys time at the beach in Miami, Florida.

Winter break travel recap

Adin Halbfinger, Incoming News Editor
January 6, 2023
A more formal outfit that Adin wore to school on the left, and a casual outfit that he wears on any other day. 

Opinion: Wearing formal clothing to school may have some benefits

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
November 28, 2022
Eighth grade students pose for a picture at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. during a field trip. The students participated in a scavenger hunt on the national mall.

Middle school students participate in community building field trips

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Members of the cross country team begin their practice on Sept. 7, 2022.

[Photo] ESPN considers producing documentary about cross country team

Aaron Waldman, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Junior Reut Skromne prepares to serve during the fourth set against Model. After losing the first two sets, JDS was close to a comeback, but fell short, losing in the fifth set.

Girls varsity volleyball team kick off fall season

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
September 9, 2022
Freshman Maya Greenblum warms up during varsity girls tennis tryouts. The team won the PVAC conference last year, though they switched coaches since, and are now coached by new Health and Exercise Science Teacher Alex Kirsch.

Slideshow: Fall sports tryouts

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
September 1, 2022
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.

Lions fall to Knights in last regular season game

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
May 16, 2022

Purim programs: Students connect to the holiday through school wide activities

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
April 11, 2022
The Brygidki Prison in Lyiv, Ukraine is a Soviet political prison that Soviets burned down and blamed the Jews. It then became the site of a pogrom against Jews during the Holocaust with 7,000-8,000 casualties according to Yad Veshem, which is emblematic of Jews’ intense history in Ukraine.

Opinion: Jews have an obligation to help with the crisis in Ukraine

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
March 8, 2022

Lace up, mask up

Adin Halbfinger, Incoming News Editor
February 7, 2022
The starting lineup huddles up moments before tip-off. JDS was short handed as they were missing starter Josh Einhorn due to COVID-19 protocols.

After a slow start, the boys varsity basketball team comes roaring back to beat the Berman Cougars

Adin Halbfinger, News Editor
January 31, 2022
The Jewish on Campus C-Suite traveled to the World Jewish Congress New York Office to discuss their partnership.

Opposing antisemitism

Adin Halbfinger, Reporter
December 16, 2021
Cartoon by Taylor Polonsky

Opinion: Maryland should mandate RTI

Adin Halbfinger, Reporter
September 29, 2021
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
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