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My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok follows Asher Lev, a Hasidic Jewish boy in New York City, who balances his exceptional talent for painting with the expectations of his devout community and family. As his passion for art brings him into conflict with his father and religious beliefs, Asher finds mentorship with a nonpracticing Jewish artist, leading to professional success and eventual estrangement from his community and family. The narrative includes depictions of death, parental trauma, and mental health struggles.