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#309 | Dr. Isaac Amon; Exploring Judaism and Scientific Advancement | Vance Crowe
Dr. Amon shares his insights on a variety of topics, including the restrictions in Judaism, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism, scientific advancement, and how older culture is often oversimplified. He also delves into the mysteries of the universe and the things that are beyond our understanding.
Heroes and Rescuers During the Holocaust - A Conversation with Isaac Amon | Israel & You
Join Aaron Fruh and Isaac Amon, Director of Academic Research at Jewish Heritage Alliance in a podcast conversation about Jewish resistance during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the Righteous Among the Nations who risked their lives to shelter Jews, and those who eventually made the Nazis accountable for their crimes.
Israel/Hamas war and antisemitism
Dr. Isaac Amon joins Larry Conners (Oct. 30, 2023) to discuss the Israeli response to Hamas’s unprecedented terrorist attacks on October 7 and the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. especially on college and university campuses.
12 minute conversation starts around Minute 22
Antisemitism on college campuses
Dr. Isaac Amon is invited back to “The Morning Crew with Dan and Drew” on Real Talk Radio 93.3 FM, in studio (Dec. 13, 2023) to discuss growing antisemitism on university and college campuses across the United States and the resulting fear many Jewish students, faculty, and staff now have.
Antisemitism on college campuses
Dr. Isaac Amon joins “Total Information AM” on KMOX 1120 AM in studio (Dec. 14, 2023) to discuss free speech, antisemitism on university and college campuses across the United States, the fear many Jewish students have, and the possible violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A Conversation with Isaac Amon: How the Heritage of 200 Million Jews Was Erased from History | Israel & You
Dr. Isaac Amon Discusses the Spanish Inquisition’s Attempt to Erase Jews and Judaism from History: Could it Happen Again?
#299 | Dr. Isaac Amon; Judaism, Jewish History and Antisemitism | Vance Crowe
Vance sits down with Isaac to discuss Jewish culture and religion, antisemitism, and the importance of preserving and passing stories on.
My Sephardi and Ashkenazi Pride: Dr. Isaac Amon | Reclaiming Identity
Dr. Isaac Amon is the Director of Research and Project Development at Jewish Heritage Alliance. Here he spoke with Drora and Dalya about his deep interest in the Sephardi story while still maintaining a strong connection to the Ashkenazi half of his family heritage.
A first generation American, Dr. Amon's paternal ancestors originated in 15th century Spain before leaving the Iberian Peninsula due to the Expulsion of 1492. Over the centuries, following their arrival in the Ottoman Empire, they served as Chief Rabbis, diplomats, and physicians to the Sultans.
What history of mideast can teach us about current israel/hamas conflict
Dr. Isaac Amon joins Megan and Debbie, the hosts of “Total Information AM” on KMOX 1120AM, in studio (Oct. 25, 2023) to discuss what the complex history of the Middle East teaches us about the Israel/Hamas conflict at this time.
Antisemitism and war crimes trials
Dr. Isaac Amon joins Dan and Drew, the hosts of “The Morning Crew with Dan and Drew” on Real Talk Radio 93.3 FM, in studio (Nov. 21, 2023) to discuss the history of antisemitism, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the enduring legacy of the Nuremberg and Eichmann Trials.
lectures
Guest Speaker | 290th Anniversary of Congregation Mickve Israel, Savannah, Georgia - July 8, 2023
20 min speech starts about 1 hour 7 minutes into the video
Guest Speaker at Bernard Museum of judaica at temple emanu-el, New York city
Invited to speak on paternal family history (Spain, Istanbul, and Aleppo) at the closing of the 8 month long capsule exhibit on “Crossroads of Sefarad: In the Footsteps of the Crypto-Jews”
Speech begins around 12 minutes into the video. It is ~ 20 minutes.
2021 Virtual presentation to the National Library of Israel
2023 Holocaust Memorial Day presentation on Jews of Salonika, Greece at nusach hari b’nai zion congregation (St. Louis, missouri)
Speech begins at 1 hour 13 mins into the video
2020 virtual presentation on history and role of confession in jewish and western legal traditions (london, ontario, canada)
in the mediaPublished Articles
The Heir to All the Ages: The Past, Present, and Future of Double Jeopardy
trento student law review | 20 december 2021The Timeless Quest for Truth in a World of Doubt: Re-Examining Modes of Proof in the Medieval Era
Przegląd Prawniczy Uniwersytetu im Adama Mickiewicza | december 2020Self-incrimination article receives 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award
ST. LOUIS RECORD | 21 August 2023unveiling sephardic history with dr. Isaac Amon: from ancient roots to modern resilience |
Meer magazine | 15 November 2023Five-Hundred Years in the Life of the Amon Family
National Library of Israel | 30 december 2020The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system
The missouri bar | Vol. 78, No. 1 / Jan - Feb 2022Dr. Isaac Amon awarded for outstanding legal writing in Journal
The Missouri bar | 8 August 2023Dr. Isaac Amon explores the sephardic legacy: A Journey through history and culture |
Meer magazine | 15 october 2023