J = Jewish Heritage

Many of my closest friends are Jewish and I'm 100% interested in the heritage of my dearest friends, so what better way to find out more than making letter " J" a visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage http://www.mjhnyc.org/. Plus, Passover is fast approaching so this seemed perfectly timed.

So, on a wet and windy New York day we walked for an hour along the murky Hudson River down to Battery Park, past the Chelsea Piers, the old Batting Cages and Ground Zero. The Museum is right on the front and spread across three floors, providing a perspective on 20th century Jewish history. From past to present, you're taken on a journey through video, exhibits, paintings, photos and words. Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, it's enlightening and harrowing. I came away having learnt a great deal and understanding so much more.

Afterwards we escaped the rain and warmed up over a bottle of El Coto and delicious food at Cafe Cluny, super cosy, it epitomises the West Village http://www.cafecluny.com. A little tip: go before 6.30pm on a Sunday for the 3 courses for $30, normally setting you back around double that.

I'm so glad this was my letter J.

Chag Pesach Sameach dear friends xoxo