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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
All content by Maya Greenblum
Sophomores Gillian Krauthamer and Eitan Braun suture bananas in a biomed club meeting. In addition to hands on activities, there are also presentations and guest speakers as a part of this club.

[Photo] Club of the month: Biomedical Club

Vivi Ducker, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2025

Campus courtside

Maya Greenblum and Eliana Wolf
September 5, 2024
Sleep on it

Sleep on it

Gigi Gordon, Stella Muzin, and Maya Greenblum
June 2, 2024
Summer vs. winter

Summer vs. winter

Eliana Abrams and Maya Greenblum
May 20, 2024

Harmony amidst hardship

Maya Greenblum, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Local Jewish communities show their support for Israel from afar.

[Photo] Iranian attack on Israel

Sadaf Zadeh, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2024
English teacher Dr. Dory Fox (‘09) and freshman grade dean and high school biology teacher Melissa Andrew share a laugh over coffee. Photo by Maya Greenblum

Faculty Friendships

Maya Greenblum, News Editor
April 8, 2024
Protest posters at The Capitol in D.C. after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Pro/Con: Is protesting productive?

Stella Muzin and Maya Greenblum
March 26, 2024
Edition VI of the Bohr Franklin Science Journal, one of CESJDS' student-run magazines.

Fresh off the press

Maya Greenblum, News Editor
March 9, 2024
Ninio (far right) and family traveled Puerto Rico over winter break during Ninio's time at JDS. Photo provided by Gili Schisterman.

JDS welcomes Israeli students relocated due to Israel-Hamas War

Maya Greenblum and Jordana Dauber
February 28, 2024
The Jewish caucus honors Marsha Tishler, Rockville resident and Holocaust survivor, for Holocaust Remembrance day at an event on Jan. 29.

Lawmakers initiate Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus

Maya Greenblum, News Editor
January 30, 2024
Senior Ari Blumenthal shoots a free throw in the third quarter.

Boys varsity basketball loses to Berman

Maya Greenblum, Incoming News Editor
January 12, 2024
Pro/Con: Should Jewish students attend universities facing antisemitism?

Pro/Con: Should Jewish students attend universities facing antisemitism?

Maya Greenblum and Penelope Terl
December 14, 2023
JDS students from Shepherd Park travel about 7 miles to and from school each day.

Neighborhood creates intricate carpool system to adapt to long commute

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
November 28, 2023
Instrumentalists prepare to perform original musical composition arranged by Bee Kotler

JDS celebrates 21st annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
October 25, 2023
The Lions meet during halftime to come up with a strategy for the second half.

Girls varsity soccer moves on to the semifinals

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
October 24, 2023
YAA cast members take their final bow after paying tribute to Broadway producer Harold Prince during their spring show.

We heart art

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
June 5, 2023
ESOL teacher Rebecca Reiser is leading the morning yoga session for a group of students. Yoga combines both healthy bodies and healthy minds, two aspects of the summit.

Working towards wellness

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Freshmen Sophie Schwartz and Maiya Blumenthal practice their axe-throwing skills after learning the best techniques.

[Photo] Right on target

Sophie Schwartz, Reporter
March 18, 2023
Evonne Schnitzer and granddaughter Ruby greet each other on the first day of school.

Family bonding

Maya Greenblum
March 18, 2023
The Josiah Henson Museum is around a 5 minute drive from school and is a good place to learn about racial injustice.

A visit at the Josiah Henson Museum

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
March 17, 2023
BATTLING FOR THE BALL: Setting a spirited tone for the game, senior and captain Yuval Klein along with freshman Tali Loeffler tussled for the ball to gain possession from one of Waldorf’s Red-Tailed Hawks. The Lions beat Waldorf 43-7, securing their ranking. Klein has been an integral part of the varsity team for four years now, and anticipates the team’s improvement next year with the senior’s absence. “It was a fun game, the season is ending a little closer than I thought. I just kind of realized that today, but I had a good time and I want to finish the season strong,” Klein said.

Girls varsity basketball crushes Waldorf on senior night

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Students peruse through the plethora of donated prom dresses at a giveaway event.

Reusing dresses after prom season

Maya Greenblum, Reporter
February 2, 2023
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