Toras Emes Academy of Miami

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

School’s (Almost!) Out: The Graduation Gift Guide

As the end of college — and graduation season — approaches, find 10 perfect gifts for any grad.

I quit my job as a public school teacher. This is why

As much as I want to stay in public schools, to fight for my students’ right to learn how to think well about complex issues, I have decided the fight is...

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

Why your city government should buy your local newspaper

Newspapers are critical for America's civic health. The government should fund them.

How security cameras can help police departments find suspects

Police Departments Deal with Distracted Driving Among Their Own Officers

The term “distracted driving” typically conjures images of drivers splitting their attention between the road and a cell phone, which they might be using to talk, text, or use the internet. These types of distractions factor into a significant number of traffic accidents. Recent investigations have shown that law enforcement, in addition to enforcing distracted …

Police departments use new simulation tool to step up training

Officers come face to face with dangerous situations with a new tool, but they're not real. We learn how a virtual reality technology could help them in the field

If you live on a snow emergency street, you must remove your vehicle to provide access for ......

If you live on a snow emergency street, you must remove your vehicle to provide access for emergency vehicles.<br>Please make every effort to utilize off street parking. Neighbors should cooperate ...

Due to significant snow accumulations, please remove all vehicles from roadway for snow removal....

PARKING AND SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION;<br>Resident are asked to remove any vehicles from roadways to assist public works in keeping roads clear. Please use your driveway or a neighbors if ...

Do you have a good picture of your loved ones on your cell phone? It could be vitally important...

If a child or elderly member of your family were to ever go missing, one of the most important things that we in law enforcement need immediately is a picture of that person. We have the technology ...

Be careful who you identify on police department social media accounts

You could wind up in serious legal trouble, if you're wrong or right.

Don't Feel Safe Meeting Strangers for Online Deals? Police Departments Have a Solution

Finishing an online transaction with a face-to-face pick-up or delivery is getting a whole lot safer, thanks to this idea from law enforcement.

Crime Prevention Safety Resources

Carjacking Safety Tips: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim<br>A carjacking is one of the scariest things that can ever happen to a driver. It's a violent crime that involves stealing a car by force, often at gunpoint or knifepoint. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, an average of 49,000 completed and attempted carjackings occurred in America each year. Although your risk of being a carjacking victim is probably pretty low, there are a few precautions you can take to keep you…

Health and Fitness Tips

Time to start getting your healthy habits back in place and enjoy more energy and better health? Check out these tips, recipes and fitness inspiration.

The Elderly: How Music Benefits Their Health

People love music. It’s our entertainment; we dance to it and we listen to it to make mundane activities more enjoyable, e.g. driving to work. However, the health benefits that music has on the e…

What About the Health of Staff Members?

Telling students and professors to work remotely, while demanding that all academic staff members come in, sends a clear message about whose health matters.

Why Astronomical Drug Prices Are Bad For Health — And Profits

The price of pharmaceuticals around the world can vary dramatically depending on who's paying for the drugs and where those patients happen to live.