Meaningful Conversations

Moshe Katz is the owner of Atid Properties, a real estate investment and management company and Yellow Wood, a premier outdoor gear boutique. He is or has been a member of numerous Boards.
 
Moshe served with distinction in the Israel Defense Forces and received his Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies from the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies (Case Western Reserve University) and an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Education from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Moshe has received recognition from the Jewish Community Center, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and the State of Israel Bonds.  Moshe  has been an independent speaker for many years. He is fluent in Hebrew and keeps a second residence in Tel-Aviv. Moshe, a triathlete, enjoyed Olympic, half, and full ironman distances. Moshe is an avid hiker including treks to Base Camp Everest, Peru, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and of course Wisconsin. He is married to Debra, they are the proud parents of Cydny, 24 and Gabriel, 22.

Moshe will share  stories of anti-Semitism experiences that are   difficult challenges or struggles for Jewish people living in the Milwaukee area and worldwide.  Despite living in a time that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jewish people experience hostility, discrimination and Antisemitism which is a form of racism. Stereotypes, misinformation, and a culture of ignorance result in challenges in all aspects of life including education, employment, and quality of life.  Without knowing the person, people make judgments about their lifestyle and practices. Many assumptions and discrimination come from educational, employment, health care, and other quality of life systems.