With our new Shabbat Table Talk series, our goal is to invite local leaders to join in conversation with Rabbi Strauss to discuss topics that are important and relevant to our Beth Yeshurun community.  We hope that these conversations will be both informative and thought-provoking and that you’ll bring these topics back to YOUR Shabbat Table to keep the conversation going!

This month we welcome Abbie Kamin, Houston City Councilwoman. Rabbi Strauss and Abbie will talk about issues facing Houston.  What are our strengths and opportunity?  How is the city dealing with long term issues like COVID and flooding?  How can we make a difference?

Download our Shabbat Table Talk Guide to help guide YOUR conversation.

The conversation will begin about 6:45pm immediately after Friday Night services. 

Stay on the Website, YouTube channel, Facebook Live following services to join us!

More about Abbie Kamin:

Abbie Kamin is proud to be a fourth-generation District C resident representing fifteen unique Houston neighborhoods.  Born and raised in Houston, Council Member Kamin was part of the first graduating class of The Emery/Weiner School, going on to Tulane University and American University’s Washington College of Law where she focused on government administration and civil rights. Prior to being elected to Houston City Council in 2019, Council Member Kamin advocated for our community at every level of government. As the Associate Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Southwest Regional Office, she oversaw the region’s civil rights programming, community partnerships, and incidents of hate reported by constituents. As the Committee Director and Clerk for the Texas House Human Services Committee, she fought for solutions to Texas’ foster care crisis. The Council Member also served as a member of the Mayor’s Commission Against Gun Violence, drafting proposals that focus on what the city can do immediately to ensure our community and schools are safe.

Council Member Kamin Chairs the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and is Vice Chair of the Quality of Life Committee. She is also a member of the following committees: Budget and Fiscal Affairs, Childhood and Youth, Economic Development and Ethics, Elections and Council Governance.