Rabbi Mitch Malkus sits down with Dr. Jennifer Newfeld, Middle School Jewish Life Chair, Robbie Shorr ‘13, High School Jewish Life Chair, along with students, Zack M. (Grade 7), Eliana W. (Grade 11), and Josh D. (Grade 11), to explore how the school's Jewish life programming fosters community, celebrates pluralism, and deepens students' connection to their heritage.

In the latest CESJDS Pawdcast, Rabbi Mitch Malkus as he sits down with the Debra Herman Berger Director of Arts Education David Solomon, CESJDS Parent Naomi Gerstenblith, Bee K. (Grade 11), and Skye F. (Grade 12) to discuss the incredible impact of the CESJDS performing arts programming.

In the first CESJDS Pawdcast for the 2024-2025 school year, Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus sits down with Lower School PE Teacher and Safety Patrol Coordinator Amy Strong, Lower School Vice Principal and Guidance Counselor Rebecca Prigal, and two fifth grade students Benjy R. and Maya L. to discuss the Lower School Safety Patrol Program, and how it is one of the many ways that CESJDS begins to instill student leadership, citizenship, and responsibility in our students.

CESJDS Head of School Rabbi Malkus sits down with alumni Emily Odesser '09 and Kira Epstein Begal '00, and CESJDS Associate Director of Alumni Relations Benji Shedlo to learn about how the CESJDS k'hillah has extended beyond the classroom and into their personal and professional lives.

In the final PAWdcast for the 2023-2024 school year, Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus sits down with the Center for Health and Wellness Co-Directors Rachel Soifer and Melissa Gartner and Health and Wellness Fellow Ellie S. (Grade 10) to discuss our approach to health education and student support.

Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus, Bishop McNamara High School (BMHS) President/CEO Dr. John Barnhardt, and students Abby C. (CESJDS Grade 11) and Khadi B. (BMHS Grade 11) discuss how our unique partnership has led to discovering commonalities among our different cultures.

Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus sits down with Athletic Director Becky Silberman, Board Member and President of the CESJDS Booster Club Geoff Chesman, and students Tali L. (Grade 10) and Caden M. (Grade 10) to discuss what makes the CESJDS athletic program unique.

Head of School Rabbi Mitch Malkus sits down with Dean of Students Roz Landy, Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Chair Deborah Feigenson, and CESJDS Parent Jana Sharp to discuss the school-wide read The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey.

Rabbi Mitch Malkus sat down with High School Dean of Students, Roz Landy, Middle School Guidance Counselor Deb Amchin, and Lower School Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor Rebecca Prigal for a discussion on building resilience and empathy during times of war in Israel and crisis in our community.

Head of School Rabbi Mitchel Malkus sits down with Lower School Principal Rabbi Matthew Bellas, Lower School Math and Schedule Coordinator Jennifer Rittberg, and Lower School Language Arts, Social Studies, and DEIJ Coordinator Kim Sherk to discuss what to look and preparing for a child's first school experience.