![]() ![]() The Rebbe recognizes something special in Lev, however, and arranges for him to meet the painter and sculptor Jacob Kahn, a non-observant Jew. So it's no surprise, really, when - despite his prodigious talent - his parents downplay Lev's artistic interests as he approaches his bar mitzvah. After his uncle's death in an accident, Lev's devastated mother returns to school so she can continue her brother's work. Acting as Rebbe's emissaries around the globe, they were instrumental in establishing schools and promoting the Jewish community's beliefs, concerns and interests around the world. His father and uncle both serve their spiritual leader, the Rebbe. A painter raised in an observant Jewish household, a practice he continued into his adult life, his talent did not fit with the expectations of his orthodox upbringing. New Jewish Theatre's production of "My Name Is Asher Lev," a play by Aaron Posner based on the novel by Chaim Potok, introduces audiences to Asher Lev. ![]()
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