Evening Presentation by Jennifer Roth, Senior Vice President & Head of Judaica Department, Sotheby's New York Drinks Reception 6:30pm Presentation 7:00pm Close 8:00pm A panoramic sweep of Jewish history can be seen through precious objects of Judaica dating from the Medieval world until the present day. Centuries of Jewish history can be viewed through the prism of these treasures including Iraqi Torah cases - documenting a rich heritage which traveled to the Far East along with the great Hong Kong Jewish families. This illustrated talk by Jennifer Roth, Head of the Judaica Department at Sotheby's New York, will include an historical overview of the Jews of Asia, including Hong Kong and other parts of China. She will discuss the collection of Michael and Judy Steinhardt with more than 70 charity boxes representing the fundamental belief in Tzedakah and the Frankfurt Mishneh Torah (ca. 1457-65), one of the finest Hebrew illuminated manuscripts ever made. Ms. Roth will also consider the parallels between one of the most pre-eminent Judaica collections of all times - that of David Solomon Sassoon formed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries - and the Steinhardt collection formed a century later. Registration https://ticketing.asiasociety.org.hk/?e=5140373aceb60