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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
Leora Blumenthal

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter

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Mars and Gaga had never collaborated on music before, making their song "Die With a Smile" monumental in the music world.

2024’s Best beats

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
January 11, 2025
In the first rivalry game of the season, the Lions fell to the Cougars 36-35.

Girls varsity basketball falls to rival Berman in a close game

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
December 12, 2024
After a win against the Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Wolfpack, the Lions beat the Panthers in their second game of the regular season.

Varsity boys basketball beat the Panthers at home

Leora Blumenthal and Sophia Leinwand
November 25, 2024
Fall vs. spring

Fall vs. spring

Eliana Abrams and Leora Blumenthal
November 7, 2024
Photo from Netflix

“Outer Banks” season four, part one is an intense watch

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
October 30, 2024
Vance Joy is most famous for his hit song "Riptide"

Vance Joy’s concert is a meaningful and nostalgic experience

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
September 24, 2024
The Lauder Initiative aims to improve enrollment and core programs at CESJDS.

JDS selected for Ronald S. Lauder Initiative

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
September 11, 2024

Training time

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
September 5, 2024
The class of 2027 performs in their first Zimriyah in the high school.

Honoring heroes, remembering history

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
May 30, 2024

In Bloom

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Captain and junior Boaz Dauber and sophomore Micah Goldrich block the ball hit by their opponents.

Boys varsity volleyball crushes Berman at home

Sophia Leinwand and Leora Blumenthal
March 27, 2024
Spring sports tryouts lasted from March 4 until March 7, and included five teams. On the first day of tryouts, juniors Etai Evan (left) and Jonah Berman (right) warm up in preparation for a run during track tryouts. Berman has been running track since sixth grade and is looking forward to the upcoming spring season. He broke several personal records last season with a mile time of 4:56 minutes and an 800 meter time of 2:12 minutes. “I’m excited to try to break all my records and to get my personal best times,” Berman said.

Spring sports tryout preview

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
March 11, 2024
Considering the high rates of cybercrime, people should keep their social media accounts private.

Share with care: People should keep social media accounts private

Leora Blumenthal, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Junior Yedidya Milner-Gillers spends his snow day with his Imadi buddy. Photo from Yedidya Milner-GIllers.

Local organization provides assistance to children and families affected by pediatric health diagnoses

Leora Blumenthal, Guest Writer
February 25, 2024
Shalom Gallery is a meaningful tribute to the Jewish community

Shalom Gallery is a meaningful tribute to the Jewish community

Leora Blumenthal, Guest Writer
January 29, 2024
Asher Mills socializes with his new friends between classes.

New students adapt to environment at JDS from public schools

Leora Blumenthal, Guest Writer
December 1, 2023
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