CESJDS Junior Mia F. is up for MD High School Softball Player of the Week after she pitched a five-inning no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and dominated at the plate. Let’s show our Lions pride—cast your vote and help her win! 🦁🥎 Vote now at bit.ly/4ieF2Zi

🚀 5th–8th graders, discover your STEM superpower at CESJDS! 🎈 Race balloon rockets 💡 Send light messages 🎉 Launch confetti cannons 🤖 Build robotic hands 💻 Code your own logo Open to students from any school — grab your spot now! 🔗bit.ly/42IR5bO

In partnership with local educators, CESJDS is proud to support the MoCo Teens Against Antisemitism Fellowship. 📰 Featured this week in Washington Jewish Week bit.ly/42Hs9Bb 🗓️ The fellowship culminates in the May 4 Summit at CESJDS . Register for the event at cesjds.org/pages/moco-tee…

Join us this Sun, May 4 for the MoCo Teen Summit Against Antisemitism! 🗣️ Student-led projects 🎤 Keynote: Sam Fried (IDF vet) 🎙️ Host: Margarita Lyadova 🎟️ This event is free and open to the public but registration is required. RSVP today: cesjds.org/moco-teens-sum…

CESJDS Giving Week starts NOW! When you give this week, your gift is DOUBLED thanks to generous community matches. Your impact? Scholarships. Incredible teachers. Life-changing programs. Your gift means every child can shine at CESJDS. Give today at causematch.com/cesjds

WOW, JUST WOW! Day 1 of #JDSGivingWeek was incredible — and what better time to keep it going than during #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🎉 JDS teachers inspire, mentor & show up — in every way. Give in their honor: causematch.com/cesjds #HonorTheirImpact #WhyWeGive

CESJDS alumni lead with heart, vision, and purpose — across the world. Your Giving Week gift helps build the next generation of Jewish changemakers. Every dollar is matched. Every gift matters. Support today. Impact forever: causematch.com/cesjds #JDSGivingWeek

In his latest blog, Rabbi Malkus shares how CESJDS students create with tech—from Seesaw to AI bots—using innovation to enrich learning and express themselves. 📖 Read more at bit.ly/3Zijg02 #TraditionMeetsInnovation #jdseducation #jdsHeadOfSchool

In our latest CESJDS podcast, we explore the Sharon and Jacob (z”l) Benus Social Entrepreneurship program—how it started, why it matters, and the impact it’s having. Listen now → cesjds.org/pawdcast or wherever you stream your podcasts. #JDSChangemakers StartupExperience

In Part 2 of his blog, Rabbi Malkus shares how CESJDS balances tech use with Jewish values, research, and care—guiding students to be ethical, capable digital citizens. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/3FiHalr #jdsHeadOfSchool #jdsportrait #jdstechnology #TraditionMeetsInnovation

CESJDS mourns the senseless killing of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Young Diplomats Reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. We stand together with the Embassy of Israel and everyone affected by this tragic event.

After an incredible showing of student creativity at the Blecher Family Arts Chai-Lights, Head of School Rabbi Malkus shares why the arts are more than an enrichment—they’re a powerful foundation for how students grow, connect, and thrive. Read more at bit.ly/4kBcCdv

Kol Hakavod to Rachel Van Gorden, Graphic Designer & Marketing Operations Coordinator, who was named a Responsible Designer to Watch by Graphic Design USA! Her thoughtful, creative work reflects her passion for design and love for CESJDS. Read the full article at gdusa.com/rachel-b-van-g…

We’re proud to share the diverse and impressive list of colleges, universities, gap year programs, and other exciting next steps our graduates will be pursuing. Check out the full list on our website at cesjds.org/.../college...… or in this week’s @washingtonjewishweek! 📰💙💛

In moving speeches, Rabbi Mitch Malkus and Rebecca Prigal reflected on the growth, strength, and light our students have shown throughout their Lower School journey. Read both addresses and join us in cheering on our newest Middle Schoolers at bit.ly/4k7CUDA

🚀 CESJDS Rocketry placed 2nd in the U.S. at the American Rocketry Challenge—and now they’re featured in Washington Jewish Week! A huge accomplishment in STEM and values. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4lnhpQq #CESJDS #rocketcontest #Rocketry #ARC2024 #JDSSTEM #JDSEducation

Mazal tov to the Class of 2029! At their 8th Grade Siyyum, students were celebrated not just for what they’ve done—but for how they’ve grown. From defying expectations (and gravity!), they’re ready to soar into high school. 💙 Read more: bit.ly/4kg7qv6

Stars, stripes, and students who shine! 🌟 At CESJDS, the Portrait of a Graduate means growing leaders who care deeply about justice, democracy, and community. Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Fourth of July! 🎇 #JDSPortrait #JDSLionsPride #JDSKehillah Prizmah-CJDS

🎭✨ CESJDS in the News! Washington Jewish Week recently featured our fourth graders' creative and inspiring work in their annual M’gillat Ruth musical production. We’re so proud of how our students bring Torah to life through the arts! Read more at bit.ly/4o6PJkL

📚🦁 The Humanities are alive and thriving at CESJDS! Explore how our students connect through literature, history, languages, and the arts in the latest edition of The Lion's Roar. Read the full issue at bit.ly/41EO4GD