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The Lion's Tale

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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

Juniors Emunah Simkovich, Lyla Silberg and Eve Sharp receive recognition for their work on Dimensions
Quill and Scroll honors members of school publications
Isaiah Segal-Geetter, Reporter • June 8, 2026
At JDS, Quill and Scroll is more than just another honor society. It is a recognition of students who have taken journalism, writing and publication
Just after receiving their senior jerseys,  junior Mayaan Horwitz (right) poses with juniors Micah Brickman (center) and David Schanzer (left). The class of 2027 arrived at school early to pick up their new senior jerseys and enjoy donuts. “It's just a whole grade bonding experience,” Schanzer said. “It was a lot of fun hanging out with friends.”
Summer sendoff
June 5, 2026
Seniors Amalia Netter, Tali Loeffler, Ella Longman and Maya Greenblum in front of the Hungarian Parliament. Photo from Maya Greenblum, used with permission.
Change of place
May 28, 2026
Students pose with their pictures at the NORA photography competition
JDS photography students earn top honors at the NORA competition
Lena Lourenco, Opinion Editor • May 11, 2026
On April 18, freshman Eiden Jorisch eagerly awaited hearing his name announced as an award winner at the 2026 NORA photography competition. As the
House Bill 661, which establishes May as Jewish American Heritage month as well as January as Muslim American Heritage month, recognizes Jewish Marylanders' contributions to the state.
More than May
May 28, 2026
Ruby sits on stage in full costume in front of a live audience in Olney Theater’s production of “Appropriate.” Photo by Sarah Straub, used with permission
Break a Leg
May 26, 2026
Sami Goldin (front row, second from left) on her study-abroad program in London. Photo from Sami Goldin, used with permission.
Learning in London
May 21, 2026
Opinion: The downfall of DOJ
Opinion: The downfall of DOJ
Ren Baronofsky, Reporter • June 2, 2026
The NCAA has become unrecognizeable in the past few decades
The NCAA has become unrecognizeable in the past few decades
David Federowicz, Sports Editor • May 29, 2026
Opinion: Late to the game
Opinion: Late to the game
The Lion's Tale Staff May 19, 2026
Opinion: The case to stay local
Opinion: The case to stay local
Ren Baronofsky, Reporter • May 19, 2026
Should we pop the Jewish bubble?
Kira Koplow and Eden Segal-Geetter May 18, 2026
One of the three albums released by Drake on May 15 is "Iceman."
Album overload
Dalya Lurie, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 27, 2026

In anticipation of the drop of the album “Iceman” at midnight on May 15, Drake’s fans refreshed his social media page only to discover he was releasing not one, but three...

Miri Silverman plays a claw machine at KakoClaw, hoping to win a plushie.
Clawing Craze
May 25, 2026
Juniors Max Olin and Ash Cohen played love interests, Jack and Gwendolen.
Wilde About Theater
May 25, 2026
The JDS varsity softball team celebrates winning the PVAC for the fourth consecutive year after defeating Model on May 10.
Varsity softball conquers the PVAC for fourth consecutive year
Liya Saratovsky, Reporter • May 19, 2026

For the fourth consecutive year, the JDS varsity softball team won the PVAC championship. The team maintained an undefeated record throughout the entire regular season and the...

In the Maryland Private School Championship, freshman Rayut Weiser-Rosenbaum runs with other athletes in the final stretch.
Going the distance
May 19, 2026
Freshman Lirone Wolf tends to her horse Hopper at a stable.
Taking the reins
May 19, 2026
Teenage drinking is something prevalent in many adolescents lives. This is a photo illustration, not a real situation.
Pour Decisions
Leora Blumenthal and Jordana Dauber May 26, 2026

Since the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, attitudes within the local Jewish community have shifted
An Elusive Peace
March 23, 2026
The reading recession
The reading recession
October 30, 2025