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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
Ari Kittrie

Ari Kittrie, Managing Editor, Web

Being a Reporter and Opinion Editor during the last few years, Ari is ready to take on the position of Managing Editor. His experience includes being an Election Judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections and volunteering for various politicians from all levels of government. Additionally, Ari enjoys in his free time wrestling, volleyball, and sometimes cooking.

 

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Many Jews have the ongoing conflict in the Middle East in their minds this election season.

Balancing the ballot

Stella Muzin, Ari Kittrie, and Gigi Gordon
November 1, 2024
The exterior of sophomore Tara Hain's house was vandalized with anti-Israel speech and destruction of property.

Sophomore’s house vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

Ari Kittrie, Managing Copy, Web
October 15, 2024

To play or not to play: students debate the downsides of football

September 8, 2024
Displaying an American flag is one easy way to show patriotism

Opinion: Americans must recenter their patriotism

Ari Kittrie, Managing Editor, Web
September 8, 2024
Even after school hours, faculty members, like security guards, stay in the building to maintain students' safety.

[Photo] Opinion: students must show more appreciation for faculty

Tali Loeffler, Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
Money doesn’t grow on trees

Money doesn’t grow on trees

Ari Kittrie, Managing Editor, Web
June 2, 2024

Safeguarding society

Ari Kittrie, Managing Editor, Web
April 17, 2024
Going mental

Going mental

Gigi Gordon, Stella Muzin, and Ari Kittrie
March 8, 2024
Former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu talk to reporters at the Beach Plum in Epping, New Hampshire.

Witnessing history in the making during the New Hampshire presidential primary

Ari Kittrie, Managing Editor, Web
February 7, 2024
Basketball

The extreme viewpoints conveyed by the two opposing open letters don't fully represent the majority of people's opinions on the war in Israel at JDS.

[Photo] The open letters don’t represent the full spectrum of viewpoints at CESJDS

Jonah Beinart, Features Editor
January 12, 2024
Antisemitic graffiti was found in Bethesda earlier this fall.

[Photo] Antisemitism on the homefront

Lily Rulnick, Features Editor
January 4, 2024
Used with permission from the Balva family.

Omer Balva: A Beacon of Kindness and Zionism Dies at 22

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
January 4, 2024
Politics has become more polarized and divided in the last decade.

[Photo] Politics should unite us, not divide us

Jonah Beinart, Features Editor
December 21, 2023
In the wake of the ongoing war in Israel, many university campuses have become epicenters for anti-Israel and antisemitic attacks.

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

Maya Greenblum and Penelope Terl
December 14, 2023
The recent COVID-19 booster shot has gotten very little attention recently with only 7% of adults getting the booster shot and 2% of children getting the shot.

[Photo] The COVID-19 booster apathy

Jonah Mitre, Reporter
December 4, 2023

Don’t forget the first

Stella Muzin and Ari Kittrie
October 20, 2023
The intersection at Nicholson Lane, Huff Court, and Citadel Avenue already has a No Turn on Red sign, which the Safe Streets Act is proposing to add more of.

Safe Streets Act: right idea, wrong solution

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
October 19, 2023
CESJDS has 42 different student-led clubs that range from Current Events Club to Yiddish Club.

[Photo] CESJDS has too many clubs

Jonah Beinart, Features Editor
September 21, 2023
The new school attire policy, in effect, bans short shorts and tank tops.

[Photo] Is there a gender bias in the school attire policy?

Cati Werbin-Gradel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2023
Antisemitic graffiti was found within a mile of Congregation B’nai Israel, CESJDS, Bender JCC and the Ring House on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Antisemitic graffiti found in North Bethesda

Vivi Ducker, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Golf and Lacrosse, both popular sports in Maryland, should be offered by CESJDS.

[Photo] JDS should offer more sports

Julia Rich, Reporter
June 3, 2023
State Delegate Joe Vogel edits a spreadsheet on his computer while rushing between meetings.

Not your average Joe

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
April 24, 2023

Q&A with State Senator Cheryl Kagan

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2023
CESJDS should better prepare families for the price of the Israel trip.

[Photo] Breaking the bank

March 18, 2023
WARM-UP: Freshman Eliana Wolf warms up the infield by throwing ground balls to her teammates before the game. The game against Stone Ridge was the season opener for the varsity softball team.

Girls varsity softball opens the season with a bang

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2023
The divide between middle school and high school at CESJDS is too great.

[Photo] One school, two schools

Penelope Terl, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Political polarization and extremism in the United States has spiked over the last few years.

[Photo] Gen Z needs to step up to fix political polarization

Eliana Wolf, Reporter
February 7, 2023

Con

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
January 24, 2023
One of many beautiful sites to go on a hike is Great Falls, located right outside of DC.

Staying at home for the holidays? A guide of things to do locally.

Ari Kittrie, Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
Tacombi's vibrant outdoor seating creates inviting atmosphere for customers.

From the streets of Mexico to the heart of Bethesda

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
November 10, 2022
Students waiting in line for school lunch in the Cafeteria

Lunch prices rise at JDS due to supply chain issues, inflation

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
September 28, 2022

Building better bonds

Stella Muzin, Ari Kittrie, and Alana Udell
June 10, 2022
“John Proctor is the Villain,'' a modern take on "The Crucible," is not one to miss

“John Proctor is the Villain,” a modern take on “The Crucible,” is not one to miss

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
May 27, 2022

Get a taste of PLANTA

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
April 11, 2022
Junior Talia Sporkin performs a song in Hebrew to the high school.

CESJDS holds first ever Kabbalat Shabbat in Hebrew

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
March 23, 2022
Rebecca Safra, number 52, and her teammates kick off a PVAC cross country race. In her sixth year with the team, Safra relished her senior season. Photo courtesy of Noah Hoch

Senior spotlight: Rebecca Safra

Stella Muzin, Kaeyln Rashti, and Ari Kittrie
February 9, 2022

Coming full circle

Ari Kittrie, Reporter
December 16, 2021
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