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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
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Ari Feuer, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Ari Feuer
More than just a newspaper

More than just a newspaper

Rina Torchinsky, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
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Change: Not always a good thing

Ari Feuer, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018
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Some advice for my younger self

Isaac Silber, Outgoing Managing Editor, Copy
January 31, 2018
Video: Great Challah Bake unites Jewish women as part of global Shabbat Project initiative

Video: Great Challah Bake unites Jewish women as part of global Shabbat Project initiative

Ethan Chanin, Izzy May, and Rina Torchinsky
November 6, 2017
Senior Rachel Serfaty prepares to serve a customer at the Starbucks in Wildwood Center in Bethesda, Md.

[Photo] Video: Student by day, barista by night

Lily Daroff and Ethan Chanin
October 20, 2017
Enrollment decline shakes up house of coins

Enrollment decline shakes up house of coins

Ari Feuer and Kate Sosland
October 20, 2017
The Lions shake hands with the Burke Bengals at the end of their game at CESJDS on Tuesday. The Lions defeated the Bengals 5-2.

Lions outplay Bengals in 5-2 senior night victory

Rina Torchinsky, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2017
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[Photo] Mind over matter: Psychology offers glimpse of human behavior

Izzy May, Reporter
September 26, 2017
The Lions move the ball down the field, towards the opposing goal. The Lions beat the Berman Cougars 5-1 on the Lions' home field.

Lady Lions thrash Cougars in 5-1 victory

Isaac Silber, Managing Editor, Copy
September 18, 2017
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[Photo] Fashion Friday: Trendy and boho

Shira Godin, Style Editor
September 8, 2017
Frozen pineapple and strawberry puree add a chilly, fruity flavor to an otherwise hearty meal. This colorful treat is sure to cleanse the palette after the meal.

Two-ingredient tongue-tingling tropical popsicles

Rina Torchinsky, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2017
Senesh Magill (left) and her friend eighth-grader Zoe Wertlieb (right) stand on the National Mall. Magill was always happy with her friends.

Remembering Senesh Magill

Ari Feuer, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2017
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[Photo] Criticism of Israel does not mean anti-Israel

Ilan Cohen, Style Editor
April 5, 2017
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[Photo] Support for our state over criticism

Talia Shemony, Guest Columnist
April 5, 2017
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[Photo] Why we all need to be involved in politics

Matthew Weiseltier, Guest Columnist
April 5, 2017
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[Photo] Legislative inexperience hurts localities

Josh Siegel, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
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[Photo] Term limits bring new perspective

Jesse Edberg, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
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[Photo] There are better ways to learn than technology

Ethan Chanin, Guest Columnist
May 24, 2017
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[Photo] Despite MCPS change, administration stands pat on finals policy

Addie Bard, Copy Editor
May 24, 2017
The title screen for the Netflix drama "13 Reasons Why" shows symbols of the show and of suicide.

“13 Reasons Why” prompts discussion, reflection

Rina Torchinsky and Kate Sosland
April 28, 2017
Pulse of JDS: Yom HaShoah

Pulse of JDS: Yom HaShoah

Rina Torchinsky, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2017
Local student discounts

Local student discounts

Ari Feuer and Caroline Weinstein
April 5, 2017
Community members talk and eat bagels outside of Moti’s Market at a rally in support of the Jewish community and against recent anti-Semitism.

In response to bomb threat, community members hold “Bagels not Bombs” rally

Ari Feuer, Rina Torchinsky, Isaac Silber, and Addie Bard
March 1, 2017
News networks gather outside of CESJDS to report on Monday's bomb threat.

CESJDS receives bomb threat, no explosive found

Ari Feuer, Rina Torchinsky and Isaac Silber
February 27, 2017
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, two guest speakers from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy came to speak to the junior class about the Middle East Peace Process. Fellow Ghaith al-Omari (left), who worked with the Palestinian government in negotiations, and Ziegler Distinguished Fellow David Makovsky (right), who has advised the American and Israeli governments on negotiations, spoke about how best to proceed with the peace process and also about creating constructive dialogue. Jewish History teacher Aaron Bregman (center) moderated the discussion.

Juniors attend program on Middle East conflict

Ari Feuer and Rina Torchinsky
January 26, 2017
A sea of people from across the country gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to rally for women’s rights on Jan. 21.

In response to inauguration, students attend Women’s March

Isaac Silber, News Editor
January 19, 2017
Strings Attached

Strings Attached

Ari Feuer and Dahlia Lehman
January 19, 2017
A panel of Montgomery County officials, leaders of Jewish advocacy groups and Head of School Rabbi Mitchel Malkus spoke in the theater on Jan. 4.

Local community fights anti-Semitism

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
January 19, 2017
The price of a Jewish education

The price of a Jewish education

Kate Sosland and Rina Torchinsky
January 19, 2017
The gym is alive with the love of music

The gym is alive with the love of music

Emily Cohen and Ari Feuer
January 19, 2017
The playbill for "Wicked."

Musical Review: “Wicked”

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
January 11, 2017
Fashion Friday: Stylish distinctiveness

Fashion Friday: Stylish distinctiveness

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
January 6, 2017
A panel of Montgomery County officials, leaders of Jewish advocacy groups and Head of School Rabbi Mitchel Malkus spoke in the theater on Jan. 4.

Forum on combating hate speech held at Upper School

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
January 5, 2017
Fashion Friday: High school musical edition

Fashion Friday: High school musical edition

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
December 16, 2016
Junior Jonah Loshin learns about the Aardvark Israel gap year program. Alumni and representatives from 25 different gap year programs came to JDS on Nov. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

November news through pictures

Talia Denicoff and Isaac Silber
November 28, 2016
Families who hosted Shabbat Across JDS received bags with Shabbat necessities.

Families celebrate Shabbat Across JDS

Isaac Silber, News Editor
November 28, 2016
Science teacher Nick Miller teaches freshmen Jonah Abrams and Austin Kaminow a lesson during Greek club on Nov. 9, 2016. Abrams and Kaminow were the only two students present for the session, which covered the use of the Aorist tense.

It’s all Greek to me: Language club adapts to new schedule

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
November 28, 2016
Winter Staycation

Winter Staycation

Ilan Cohen and Ari Feuer
November 28, 2016
The mural at the entrance of Snowbots is adorned with robots, symbols of D.C. and other images.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for SnowCream (and bubble tea)

Rina Torchinsky, Features Editor
November 28, 2016
Reactions to the results of the 2016 U.S. election

Reactions to the results of the 2016 U.S. election

Addie Bard, Amelia Davidson, Emily Cohen, Ari Feuer, and Rina Torchinsky
November 9, 2016
Fashion Friday: "Dressing good to feel good"

Fashion Friday: “Dressing good to feel good”

Ari Feuer and Talia Cohen
October 30, 2016
Senior Elan Arnowitz plays country music using his DJ equipment for Blank and Rosenthal’s students to celebrate Daniel Pearl World Music Day.

Musical assemblies commemorate journalist Daniel Pearl

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
October 19, 2016
Fashion Friday: Comfort first

Fashion Friday: Comfort first

Emily Cohen and Ari Feuer
October 14, 2016
From left: Eighth-grader Drew Sadikman, seventh-grader Zach Arking, seventh-grader Isaac Odintz, seventh-grader Ari Cribbs, eigth-grader Jonathan Morris and seventh-grader Avigayil Fischman-Charry study their scripts during rehearsal.

A new Shakesperience: Middle schoolers perform the Bard

Ari Feuer, Style Editor
October 10, 2016
Hebrew teacher Yaffa Dagony has a phone box in her classroom to collect her students' phones.

New policy restricts students’ use of cellphones

Isaac Silber, News Editor
October 9, 2016
Seniors from the Spanish VI class sing “Celebra La Vida” at Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, Sept. 23. Spanish music has been played over the loudspeaker instead of bells the entire week.

The Upper School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Week

Isaac Silber, News Editor
September 23, 2016
The Olympic Rings on display in Lake Placid, N.Y. The small town near the Canadian border is well known for hosting the Miracle on Ice in 1980.

Summering on ice

Bennett Bramson and Ari Feuer
August 30, 2016
Gurim General Studies teacher Eve Margol and Judaic Studies teacher Sivan Krowitz get ready for the first year of the new Gurim program.

Recruiting cubs to join the club

Rina Torchinsky, Features Editor
August 30, 2016
When temperatures start rising, faculty begin...

When temperatures start rising, faculty begin…

Talia Denicoff and Isaac Silber
August 30, 2016
Fresh Faces: Welcoming new faculty

Fresh Faces: Welcoming new faculty

Rina Torchinsky and Aaron Schonfeld
August 30, 2016
Behind the baskets

Behind the baskets

Ari Feuer and Joel Vardon
August 29, 2016
Junior Alex Missner prepares to drive off the tee during a match against the Edmund Burke School at Northwest Golf Course in Silver Spring, Md.

Teeing off

Rina Torchinsky, Features Editor
June 1, 2016
Developing a new frame of mind on mental health

Developing a new frame of mind on mental health

Talia Denicoff and Ari Feuer
June 1, 2016
Preparations for Spotlight at the Ronald Reagan Building before guests arrive.

Spotlight illuminates CESJDS’ 50 years

Gabe Krantz and Isaac Silber
June 1, 2016
Hidden in the background

Hidden in the background

Isaac Silber and Rani Zimand
June 1, 2016
Investigations of shootings in at least three different Baltimore-area venues -- the Montgomery Mall, High Point High School, and this one, at the Aspen Hill, Md., Giant food store -- as a suspect, 62-year-old Eulalio Tordil, is taken into custody on Friday, May 6, 2016.

Upper School campus in shelter in place mode after Montgomery County shootings

Isaac Silber, News Editor
May 8, 2016
Sophomore Stav Elazar-Mittleman (left) teaches two senior citizens about using technology as part of Families in Action Day.

Students participate in Families in Action Day

Rina Torchinsky, Features Editor
April 12, 2016
Times Square's predictions for NCAA tournament

Times Square’s predictions for NCAA tournament

Gabe Krantz, Isaac Silber, and Joel Vardon
March 30, 2016
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team celebrates their American Athletic Conference tournament championship on Sunday, March 13 in Orlando, Fla.

Let the madness begin

Bennett Bramson, Ari Feuer, and Joel Vardon
March 17, 2016
Junior Nathan Rodney puts on his EMS gear for the first time.

Rodney to the rescue: Junior volunteers at fire station

Isaac Silber, News Editor
March 11, 2016
A plaque in the Upper School contains names of major CESJDS donors.

Springing toward the future

Rina Torchinsky, Features Editor
March 11, 2016
Eighth-grader Sam Fingerhut flys at Montgomery County Airpark, where he has lessons twice a month.

Eighth-grader soars to new heights

Isaac Silber, News Editor
March 11, 2016
Winter sports

Winter sports

Ari Feuer and Joel Vardon
March 11, 2016
In the current Hebrew curriculum, students read books to practice their vocabulary and comprehension skills. This book, studied by juniors, is comprised of short stories in Hebrew.

Avant Assessment Hebrew Test: a step to strengthen the Hebrew curriculum

Isaac Silber, News Editor
February 17, 2016
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller lifts the Lamar Hunt Trophy, celebrating with his team after beating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

A tale of two fans: thoughts following AFC Championship Game

Joel Vardon and Ari Feuer
January 25, 2016
Following the winter concert, seniors dance in the alcove in place of celebrating their last day of school on Friday.

Seniors frustrated after final day of high school canceled due to weather

Isaac Silber, News Editor
January 21, 2016
Local interfaith leaders, including Imam Talib Shareef, meet to discuss religious tolerance in Washington, D.C.

Increased Islamophobia triggers discussion, concern

Ari Feuer, Reporter
January 20, 2016
Udance Umttr event raises money for mental-health care and suicide prevention

Udance Umttr event raises money for mental-health care and suicide prevention

Isaac Silber, Reporter
December 22, 2015
Senior Tani Makovsky poses with fellow JDS seniors at a recent Maryland basketball game. Makovsky transitioned to JDS during his junior year, and despite the late switch, quickly felt that he had become "part of the grade."

Coming to JDS Late in the Game: New Juniors and Seniors Find Their Way

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
December 8, 2015

The First Quarter Review from The Lion"s Tale on Vimeo.

The First Quarter Review

Isaac Silber, Reporter
November 3, 2015
Sophomores Dora Mendelson, Macie Gelb and Jessie Lehman wore blue on Oct. 29 to show support for bullying awareness.

Students wear blue to promote bullying awareness

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
November 2, 2015
CESJDS Sophomores and Juniors Take PSAT

CESJDS Sophomores and Juniors Take PSAT

Ari Feuer, Reporter
October 27, 2015

Hispanic Heritage Week

Ari Feuer, Reporter
October 27, 2015
Junior Sara Hughes decorates a sign for Senior captain Naomi Cohen-Shields for senior night, when the team honors its senior players.

Soccer Captain Naomi Cohen-Shields Celebrated During Senior Night

Isaac Silber, Reporter
October 26, 2015
The girls varsity soccer team in their pink jerseys before their game against the Washington Waldorf School. The team chose to purchase the jerseys to raise awareness for breast cancer during the month of October.

Girls Varsity Soccer Wears Pink Jerseys to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
October 22, 2015
JDS Welcomes Varsity Swim Team to the Winter Athletic Season

JDS Welcomes Varsity Swim Team to the Winter Athletic Season

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
October 20, 2015
Sophmore Sophie Handloff spikes the ball.

Girls Varsity Volleyball Defeated Oakcrest In Three Consecutive Sets

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
October 16, 2015
Daniel Weiss runs during a meet this year.

Going the Distance in the Face of Adversity

Isaac Silber, Reporter
October 9, 2015
Landmark Music Festival Raises Money for the National Mall

Landmark Music Festival Raises Money for the National Mall

Ari Feuer, Reporter
October 4, 2015
Three CESJDS Mothers Recognized as “Jewish Women to Watch”

Three CESJDS Mothers Recognized as “Jewish Women to Watch”

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
October 4, 2015
From Left: Gabi Swagel, Bronya Lechtman, Brian Shorr, Eli Katz, Eli Lerner and Mayan Beroukhim.

Class of 2016 Has Final Shabbaton

Isaac Silber, Reporter
September 29, 2015

Girls Varsity Soccer Falls Short in Loss to WIS

Isaac Silber, Reporter
September 22, 2015
Ride-On May Shut Down Bus Used by Many Students

Ride-On May Shut Down Bus Used by Many Students

Isaac Silber, Reporter
September 22, 2015

LT Guide to Top Fall TV Shows

Ari Feuer and Noah Green
September 17, 2015
JDS Responds to Release of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

JDS Responds to Release of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Isaac Silber, Reporter
September 17, 2015
Sophomore Jordan Teitelbaum practices a parkour stunt.

Sophomore Jordan Teitelbaum Finds Freedom in Parkour

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
September 17, 2015
Senator Ben Cardin addresses a Jewish history class to speak about modern anti-semitism.

Senator Ben Cardin Visits JDS

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
June 7, 2015
CEO of The Validation Project Valerie Weisler speaks to JDS high school students.

Validation Project CEO Speaks to Students

Ari Feuer, Reporter
May 26, 2015

JDS Officially Hires New High School Principal

Ari Feuer, Reporter
April 22, 2015

Washington Nationals Season Preview

Isaac Silber, Reporter
April 6, 2015

Students Give Back On Families In Action Day

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
March 20, 2015

Confusion Over the Snow Day Policy

Rina Torchinsky, Reporter
March 11, 2015

Grace Brethren defeats CESJDS in the Boys JV Basketball Championship

Ari Feuer, Reporter
March 10, 2015
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