Matzoh in the Metropolis
A Verse Collection
by Barbara Hantman

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MATZOH IN THE METROPOLIS, New York City poet Barbara Hantman’s third verse collection focusing specifically on Jewish thematic, takes the sensitive reader on an expansive voyage with stops at ports both personal and cultural. Each chapter heading reveals a different facet of this journey: “Reverent Days,” “Locating the Sublime,” “By Lordly Spirit Imbued,” “Descendants of the Patriarchs,” “Overcoming Evil’s Sting,” “Verdant Creation” and “Guiding the Yiladim.” A smattering of poems in Hebrew and Spanish (presented bilingually) adds a touch of spice.

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Barbara Hantman is a Phi Beta Kappa from Queens College, City University of New York, who holds a Master’s Degree in the Teaching of Language, Literature, Speech and Theater from Teachers College, Columbia University. A CUNY summer abroad exchange program at the University of Madrid rendered her able to versify in Spanish. Barbara has been a NYC public school high school English teacher in mostly inner city settings, and is proud to be Corresponding Secretary for the Fresh Meadows Poets, a group of local bards who represent diverse linguistic backgrounds.

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Contributors

Author

Barbara Hantman

Illustrator

Esther M. Leiper

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