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Sefarad: A Journey Through Time and Space

Hosted By: The National Library of Israel (NLI)

According to some traditions, Jewish life on the Iberian Peninsula began during the time of King Solomon, though modern scholars believe that it likely originated some time during the Roman Empire.

From the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry under Muslim rule, through centuries of persecution, forced conversion and ultimately Expulsion, the compelling and critical story of Sefarad lives on until today.

Join Dr. Isaac Amon for “Sefarad: A Journey Through Time and Space”!

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Dr. Isaac Amon

Dr. Isaac Amon, an attorney and counselor at law, is the Director of Research & Project Development at Jewish Heritage Alliance, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encapsulate and promote the story of Sefarad, a sweeping segment of Jewish and world history. He graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, where his senior thesis on the Spanish Inquisition was awarded “Highest Honors” by the Department of History. He served as the Class Speaker for his Law School Class before earning his J.S.D. (Ph.D. in Law) in comparative criminal procedure. In his career, he has visited sites of the Inquisition and Nazi death camps and ghettos throughout Europe. He has also met with survivors of 20th-century genocides (Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, and the Holocaust) as well as Benjamin Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg Prosecutor. Dr. Amon, whose paternal ancestors lived in 15th century Spain, has a keen interest in law, history, and the extraordinary saga of Sefarad.
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The National Library of Israel (NLI)

The National Library of Israel serves as the dynamic institution of collective memory for the Jewish people worldwide and Israelis of all backgrounds and faiths – past, present and future. Through its world-class collections and a range of innovative digital, educational and cultural initiatives, the National Library works to share the stories of the Jewish people, the State of Israel, the Land of Israel and its region.
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