Pinsteps. Hebrew Union College (HUC) in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City
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Hebrew Union College (HUC) is a Jewish seminary located at One West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. Meyer Bloch is the name of the building that houses the school's Jack H. Skirball Campus.

History: Hebrew Union College was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1875 as the first Jewish institution of higher learning in the United States. The New York City campus was established in 1922, and the Meyer Bloch building was completed in 1951. The school has trained generations of rabbis, cantors, and Jewish scholars, and it has played an important role in shaping the modern Jewish community in the United States. Name: The Meyer Bloch building is named after Meyer Bloch, a prominent Jewish philanthropist who was a longtime supporter of Hebrew Union College. Bloch was born in Russia in 1889 and immigrated to the United States as a child. He made his fortune in the textile industry and became a generous benefactor of Jewish causes in the United States and abroad. Influence on the shape of New York: Hebrew Union College has had a significant impact on the cultural and intellectual life of New York City, particularly in the fields of Jewish studies and religious thought. The school's graduates have gone on to become leaders in the Jewish community and have played important roles in shaping the city's social and cultural landscape. Additionally, the Meyer Bloch building is an iconic example of mid-century modern architecture and has been praised for its innovative design and use of space. Its construction helped to revitalize the Greenwich Village neighborhood and set the tone for other modernist buildings that followed.


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SOHO-Greenwich village

Sure, here is a suggested walking tour that covers some of the best sights and experiences in the SoHo and Greenwich Village neighbourhoods of Manhattan:

Start your tour in SoHo, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in New York City. Explore the many shops, boutiques, and art galleries that line the streets of this vibrant area.

Take a stroll through the charming streets of Greenwich Village, admiring the unique and historic architecture of the buildings in the area. Please stop by the Prada store on Broadway to see its striking and unconventional design.

Continue walking to Washington Square Park, a historic park in the heart of Greenwich Village. The park is home to various street performers and musicians, making it a lively and entertaining place to visit.

Make your way to the corner of Grove Street and Bedford Street in Greenwich Village to see the iconic exterior of the Friends apartment building. Take a photo outside the building's famous red door, used in the show's opening credits.

Walk a few blocks to the east to find Carrie Bradshaw's apartment building at 245 East 73rd Street. Although you cannot enter the building, you can take photos outside of the building's charming brownstone exterior.

Head to the FISH restaurant at 280 Bleecker Street to try their famous $10 deal for six oysters and a glass of wine. This is a great way to taste some of the freshest seafood in the city at an affordable price.

This walking tour covers a variety of sights and experiences in the SoHo and Greenwich Village neighbourhoods, from famous TV show locations to delicious seafood and charming architecture. Enjoy your tour and keep calm while exploring the vibrant and exciting areas of Manhattan!

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