Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

09/04/2026

POV: You just survived the first week of school. 😎

The classrooms are full. The hallways are buzzing. Friendships are forming. Learning is happening. And the school-year energy is officially back.

Consider this your Week One photo dump. 📸🦁

09/04/2026

We’ve welcomed Dr. Jonathan Levy to CESJDS—now Washington Jewish Week is giving us a closer look at the person and educator behind our new Head of School.

From growing up in Jewish day school to nearly two decades of leadership in Jewish education, Dr. Levy shares what brought him to CESJDS, what he values about our pluralistic community, and what he’s been learning since arriving.

Read the full story: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/jonathan-levy-takes-the-lead-at-charles-e-smith-jewish-day-school/

08/31/2026

And just like that… the first hellos are here. 🦁

Lower School Meet & Greet. Upper School New Student Orientation. Lots of new faces, familiar smiles, and excitement for the year ahead.

The halls are getting full again—and we couldn’t be more ready. 💙💛

Welcome back, Lions!

Prizmah

08/27/2026

Kinda Chic...

08/24/2026

New year, new faces, and even more reasons to be excited for what’s ahead! 💙

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the CESJDS faculty. From the classroom to the halls, these educators are bringing new ideas, experiences, and energy to our community—and we can’t wait for our students to meet them!

Swipe through to meet the newest members of our Pride. 🦁

Welcome to CESJDS! We’re so glad you’re here. ✨

08/24/2026

🔬 What happens when we lead with curiosity?

Our newest triannual newsletter explores the remarkable science learning taking place throughout CESJDS—and the power of asking thoughtful questions, gathering evidence, challenging assumptions, and staying open to discovery.

Read the latest issue ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wBNOru

Lion's Roar Newsletter - Charles E Smith Jewish Day School

08/12/2026

🔍 WHERE’S OUR LEGEND?

We’re getting ready to honor a very special member of the CESJDS community at LEGENDS From the Lion’s Den on March 14, 2027!

For the past five decades, this LEGEND has made an unforgettable impact on our school and alumni community. Now, they’re hiding in plain sight… 👀

Can you find our 2027 LEGENDS honoree in each image?

💡 CLUE: Everything pictured here is a gift this LEGEND has given to the senior class at graduation over the years. Can you spot the gift from your class?

Think you’ve found them? Drop a 🦁 in the comments!

Stay tuned… the big reveal is coming soon!