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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
Jessie Lehman

Jessie Lehman, Managing Editor, Design

All content by Jessie Lehman
A 2018 interview of Ethan Slater with Talia Shemony ('18) and Dylan Fox ('19) on his role as SpongeBob in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical."

[Photo] Words gone viral: The dangers of Ethan Slater’s post about CESJDS “Open Letter”

Lily Rulnick, Incoming Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2024
An open love letter to JDS

An open love letter to JDS

Jessie Lehman, Outgoing Design Editor
January 25, 2019
Despite a tight budget, teachers deserve paid leave

Despite a tight budget, teachers deserve paid leave

Jessie Lehman, Design Editor
December 20, 2018

Tips and tricks for a successful new year

Jessie Lehman, Design Editor
August 28, 2018
Junior Zev Katz prepares to shoot a free throw as the players around him begin to box-out. Katz scored 17 points in the game.

Lions fall to Wildebeests in season-opener

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
November 20, 2017
Varsity cross country: Runners huddle together moments before a meet at the Sandy Spring Friends School.

Fall season highlights

Jessie Lehman and Devira Friedman
October 20, 2017
While the team took a water break, freshman Ariel Gershman practiced his shot. Gershman is the only freshman on the varsity boys basketball team for this season.

Boys varsity basketball team works overtime in offseason

Devira Friedman and Jessie Lehman
October 20, 2017
Officer Justin Saffar stands by his police car. When not at JDS, Saffar patrols the First District of Montgomery County.

Security spotlight: Increased police presence strengthens community

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
October 20, 2017
Sophomore Sarah Edery dribbles the ball past her McLean Mustang defender. The Lions beat the Mustangs 8-0.

Lions’ winning streak continues in blowout win against McLean Mustangs

Devira Friedman and Jessie Lehman
September 12, 2017
Captains Josh Eisen, Josh Strauss and Joey Shoyer led Poets and Pitchers throughout the season.

Poets and Pitchers write championship story

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
June 7, 2017
Pretty, but not tasty, in pink

Pretty, but not tasty, in pink

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
April 22, 2017
The Chocolate Lava Cake is served with ice cream and covered in fudge sauce. Although it has an enticing appearance, the dish is not the meal's highlight.

Start of something new

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
After receiving the PVAC banner as boys basketball champions, the team gathered around the banner for a picture. It was an especially meaningful night for the seniors, who left for their senior capstone trip to Israel the next day.

Boys varsity basketball wins championship

Jessie Lehman and Devira Friedman
February 27, 2017
The Lions, along with the Washington Waldorf Knights, fight for the rebound at the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference championship. The Lions fell to the Knights with a final score of 32-17.

Lions, meet Hoyas

Jessie Lehman, Sports Editor
February 17, 2017
Rockville Escape Room marks the spot with “A Pirate’s Quest”

Rockville Escape Room marks the spot with “A Pirate’s Quest”

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
January 19, 2017
Middle school students practice scales at their strings sectional class.

New formula for the orchestra

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
December 12, 2016
Rolling out new furniture

Rolling out new furniture

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
June 1, 2016
Sophomore Avi Abrams with his five younger siblings.

Two different kinds of families

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
May 1, 2016
Senior Ellie Mendelson sings a solo with Shir Madness after school.

The real March madness: how Shir Madness adjusts without the seniors

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
March 16, 2016
Junior Joseph Gelula dances at Urban Artistry assembly.

Dancing through the decades

Zoe Reichbach and Jessie Lehman
February 28, 2016
Diversity at the Academy Awards

Diversity at the Academy Awards

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
February 5, 2016
Fashion Friday: Sweater weather

Fashion Friday: Sweater weather

Jessie Lehman, Reporter
February 5, 2016
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