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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
Sophia Leinwand

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter

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There are tons of great ways to use technology to elevate your learning

Top Online Study Tools Every Student Should Know

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
November 11, 2025
Finding an outfit to wear on high holidays can prove to be challenging.

Synagogue Style

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
September 17, 2025
Both movies and TV shows are good entertainment options.

Movies vs. TV Shows

Sophia Leinwand and Aviv Stein
May 14, 2025
The Lions went 2-4 over the course of the weekend long tournament.

Varsity girls softball travels to NCSY 4G tournament

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
May 9, 2025
Adidas Sambas cost $100.

Footwear frenzy

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
March 25, 2025
Sophomore Avigayil Lerman (bottom row, second from right) is a member of Elements Dance Company, where she performs and trains with other members.

Juggling responsibilities: students balance dance hobby with school

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
February 16, 2025
Senior Sign-off: After the varsity girls basketball game, senior and captain Josie Silverberg was presented with a decorated sign by her teammate junior Gila Safra, who gave a short speech celebrating Silverberg’s four years on the team. During senior night on Feb. 4, the girls team beat the Washington International School (WIS) 46-30. “It really hit me in the past couple months that this is the last time I’m going to play for this team,” Silverberg said. “That really makes me want to give it my all.”

Girls and boys varsity basketball teams celebrate senior night with a win

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
February 10, 2025
Albums to look forward to in 2025

Albums to look forward to in 2025

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
January 12, 2025

Pro/Con: Revolution or risk

Sophia Leinwand and Eliana Wolf
January 8, 2025
Keynote speaker Dina Lamdany ('11) addresses the high school about her career as a product manager at Roblox on Dec. 4.

CESJDS hosts sixth annual STEM conference

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
December 7, 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
Doing it all: how Upper School Administrative Assistant Heather Udell greatly contributes to the school

Doing it all: how Upper School Administrative Assistant Heather Udell greatly contributes to the school

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
November 19, 2024

Switching off

Sophia Leinwand and Penelope Terl
November 6, 2024
Seventh grade's "My Family Story" Hebrew project

Seventh grade’s “My Family Story” Hebrew project

Sophia Leinwand
April 15, 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
Senior Simon Reich spends his prom night encircled by his peers, dancing to the DJ's music.

Senior salutations

Jordana Dauber and Sophia Leinwand
March 8, 2024
Four Shakespeare books are included in the CESJDS Upper School English curriculum.

Standing the test of time: William Shakespeare’s work is still relevant today

Sophia Leinwand, Reporter
February 15, 2024
Freshman Zoya Wexler wrestles an opponent from Covenant Life. He won this match 16-0.

Wrestling loses to Covenant Life

Lindsey Shapiro and Sophia Leinwand
January 23, 2024
Mosaic Cuisine offers a variety of dishes, one of the most popular being the Belgian waffles.

Mosaic Cuisine is worth a visit

Sophia Leinwand, Guest Writer
January 4, 2024

Wellness works

Sophia Leinwand, Guest writer
January 4, 2024
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