My Name is Asher Lev Terms

Sitra achra refers to the “Other Side,” the “side of impurity,” or the “side of evil.” It is the opposite of the side of holiness. The term originates from Kabbalah, a school of thought in… read analysis of Sitra achra

Shabbos, or the Sabbath, is a weekly Jewish observance commemorating God’s rest from the work of creation. It is observed from around sunset on Friday evening until the following Saturday night. It includes synagogue… read analysis of Shabbos

Ribbono Shel Olom is a Hebrew term meaning “Master of the Universe.” The characters in the novel frequently use both the Hebrew and English terms to refer to God. read analysis of Ribbono Shel Olom/Master of the Universe

A yeshiva (plural yeshivos) is a Jewish educational institution. In the Ladover community, yeshiva education is single-sex. Asher attends yeshiva from around age six through his college years, studying both religious and “secular” subjects. read analysis of Yeshiva