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🌱 Patch AM: How a Pinecrest rabbi turned one phone call into national influence.
Also check out Sunset Eats Night Market - Hispanic Heritage Celebration on the Pinecrest Patch calendar

Good morning to you Pinecrest! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Pinecrest rabbi turned one phone call into national influence.
- What Pinecrest voters can learn from this judicial candidate's podcast interview.
Also on today's calendar: Sunset Eats Night Market - Hispanic Heritage Celebration and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
- Saturday: Humid; a few morning showers, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One Phone Call to Jerusalem: How Rabbi Jeremy Barras Built Be'et Hazot (midhudsonnews.com) — A Pinecrest-based rabbi, Jeremy Barras of Temple Beth Am, is spearheading a national network of rabbis and new alliances, starting from his office in the village, to respond to rising antisemitism and strengthen Jewish–Black partnerships. His efforts now include coordinated op-eds, high-level meetings in Israel, and a major Atlanta summit, with plans for local follow-up gatherings in cities across the country.
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• Bonita Jones-Peabody Candidate for Circuit Court Judge 11th Judicial Circuit (communitynewspapers.com) — A new NAACP podcast episode spotlights Bonita Jones-Peabody, a candidate for Circuit Court Judge in Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit, which serves Miami-Dade communities including Pinecrest. She discusses her 35-plus years of legal experience, public service background, and reasons for running, while Miami Community Newspapers promotes its broader neighborhood coverage and podcasts.
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📸 Around Pinecrest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinecrest
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunset Eats Night Market - Hispanic Heritage Celebration →
Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95th Ave, Palmetto Bay
5:00 pm - Flamenco y Folklórico →
Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
10:00 am - Furry Tales
Pinecrest Branch -
10:30 am - Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - History Book Club
Pinecrest Branch -
10:30 am - Great Books Book Club
Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
10:30 am - Chess Game Meetup - Make Your Move!
Pinecrest Branch -
1:00 pm - Plastic to Purpose
Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
2:00 pm - Miami Pioneers / Natives of Dade 90th Anniversary Celebration
Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Art of Hope & Carmela's Heart Presents: CONCERT FOR VENEZUELA →
Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest
5:00 pm - Flamenco y Folklorico →
Location Pinecrest Gardens 11000 SW Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 (Map), 11000 SW Red Road, Pinecrest - Farmers Market →
South Parking Lot, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest
8:30 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Windstorm coverage
Got insured by Orchid with 1000 less than citizens (Nextdoor Pinecrest)
🗞 Nearby News
South Miami
- 6262 Sunset Drive Medical Office Listed for Sale in South Miami (cre-sources.com)
- Search continues for 23-year-old accused of using fake ID to pick up package containing $2K cellphone (wsvn.com)
- Doral residents, advocates double down on demands to end city partnership with ICE (miamiherald.com)
Kendall
- Why Did a Man Dress as an ICE Agent at a Brazilian Election Polling Site in Miami? (attackofthefanboy.com)
Ok Pinecrest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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