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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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Isaac Silber, Managing Editor, Copy

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Some advice for my younger self

Isaac Silber, Outgoing Managing Editor, Copy
January 31, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
When temperatures start rising, faculty begin...

When temperatures start rising, faculty begin…

Talia Denicoff and Isaac Silber
August 30, 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
Times Square's predictions for NCAA tournament

Times Square’s predictions for NCAA tournament

Gabe Krantz, Isaac Silber, and Joel Vardon
March 30, 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
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
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
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
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

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

[Video] The First Quarter Review

Isaac Silber, Reporter
November 3, 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
Daniel Weiss runs during a meet this year.

Going the Distance in the Face of Adversity

Isaac Silber, Reporter
October 9, 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
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

Washington Nationals Season Preview

Isaac Silber, Reporter
April 6, 2015
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