
Interview with Dr. Shmuel Katz: A Discussion about Israel's Challenges + What's Ahead
Shmuel grew up in Israel, went through the Israeli educational system, and served in the IDF as an officer during the 1967 and 1973 wars.
He earned his MD degree with distinction from the University of Milan and obtained additional CS and MS degrees from the University of Tel-Aviv. Following rigorous surgical training programs in Israel and in the USA, he earned Board Certifications in General Surgery, in both countries.
In recognition of his extensive service to the community, Shmuel was awarded a “Doctorate, Honoris Causa” by the Bar-Ilan University, in 2018.
Since 1982, he has lived in the USA together with his family.
In addition to his surgical practice, Shmuel was and still is involved with multiple charitable and educational organizations, in the USA and in Israel. Shmuel is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors and is currently the President of the RASG Hebrew Academy in Miami Beach, is a past President of the Greater Miami Chapter of the Friends of the IDF and is currently on the Miami and on the National Boards of the FIDF, is on the Board of Trustees of The Shul of Bal Harbour (which he co- founded) and is on the International Board of StandWithUs (which he co-founded) and was closely involved in the creation of multiple highly Educational Booklets of SWU. He is also on the Advisory Boards of PJTN, Hasbara Fellowships, Core 18 Leaders Lab, Jerusalem U and Clarion Project.
Shmuel is an effective speaker who has authored various articles published in Arutz Sheva, Jewish Way Magazine, Frontpage Magazine, and aish.com, and was closely involved in the creation and promotion of several educational films, including: “Relentless”, “Obsession”, “The Third Jihad”, “Iranium”, “Honor Diaries”, “Beneath the Helmet”, “Israel Inside”, “Mekonen”, “Faithkeepers”, “When the Smoke Clears”, “Kids Chasing Paradise” and others.
His commitment to the community has resulted in numerous awards from public and private organizations.
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“Taking Back America’s Children” outlines concerns about the current state of the U.S. educational system, arguing that there is a deliberate effort to undermine American values, history, and cultural foundations. The key points include: The History, The Challenge, and The Solution how parents, grandparents, and patriots can unite to reclaim control over the educational system, resisting efforts that are seen as damaging to the nation’s foundational values. This document urges a return to traditional American values in schools and emphasizes the need for active involvement to prevent what it sees as a harmful shift in educational content and influence.

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“Taking Back America’s Children” outlines concerns about the current state of the U.S. educational system, arguing that there is a deliberate effort to undermine American values, history, and cultural foundations. The key points include: The History, The Challenge, and The Solution how parents, grandparents, and patriots can unite to reclaim control over the educational system, resisting efforts that are seen as damaging to the nation’s foundational values. This document urges a return to traditional American values in schools and emphasizes the need for active involvement to prevent what it sees as a harmful shift in educational content and influence.
About Proclaiming Justice with Laurie Cardoza Moore
About Laurie Cardoza Moore
Laurie Cardoza-Moore is a respected “go to” voice on the frontlines of battle for the ideological, social, moral and religious mind of this generation. As Special Envoy to the United Nations for human rights and anti-Semitism on behalf of 44 million Christians, to her leadership in statehouses through PJTN’s anti-Semitism Awareness Resolution, Laurie is a tireless advocate.
A home schooling mother of five, Laurie Cardoza-Moore’s original “wake-up call” was the discovery of anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and anti-American content in her children’s textbooks. The revelation of the early seeds of indoctrination of America’s children began her quest to bring awareness and change through every avenue she could reach: Legislative, media, advocacy, and ultimately the development of PJTN programs and documentaries that are shared and educate on a mass level. PJTN programming in support of Israel today reaches over 950 million potential viewers on a regular basis through a network of close to two dozen TV affiliates and satellite broadcasters.
Laurie has been appointed, awarded and recognized by her peers for her leadership, including:
- The President’s Council of The National Religious Broadcasters, (NRB)
- The “Top 100 People Positively Impacting Israel” by the Algemeiner
- An Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theology from the Latin University of Theology
- The “Friend of Israel Award” by The Center For Jewish Awareness
- The “Goodwill Ambassador to Israel Award” given by Israel Consul General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
Contact Proclaiming Justice with Laurie Cardoza Moore with Laurie Cardoza Moore
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