While the father wants to squash the artistic impulse, the Rebbe recognizes that God, “Ribbono Shel Olom: Master of the Universe,” can be present in art. But from a young age it is seen that the young Lev has an artistic gift, which brings him into conflict with his father, his teachers, and ultimately, himself. While not necessarily at odds with one another, when artistic expression challenges the artist’s religious beliefs, a struggle emerges.Īsher is the son of a prominent member of their Ladover community, working closely with their leader, the Rebbe (rabbi). The overriding theme is the struggle between artistic expression and religious beliefs. This powerful novel, My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok, focuses on Asher Lev, an artistic prodigy coming out of a conservative Jewish culture.
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