Sal Litvak directed When Do We Eat? (Max Greenfield, Jack Klugman, Shiri Appleby, Lesley Ann Warren), a classic holiday comedy that became a worldwide Passover tradition, as well as Saving Lincoln, the the moving and visually unique tale of our 16th president.
Sal's social media project, Accidental Talmudist, has a attracted nearly a million fans to his posts on Jewish wisdom, history and humor. Inspiring, entertaining and accessible, Sal connects with all ages. He shares stories and wisdom with audiences around the world – speaking on a variety of faith and film-related topics, including:
Sal is an ideal speaker for any organization. With well over half a million fans at Facebook.com/AccidentalTalmudist, he can also help you promote your event. To schedule Sal for your event, screening, or Artist-in-Residence program, please contact us using the form below, indicating your projected dates and audience size. Reactions to Sal's talks: "The response to Salvador Litvak's Accidental Talmudist talk at Partners in Torah's Winter Retreat was extraordinary. Speaking to an audience of 400, he inspired, amused, elevated, and left a permanent impression on the religiously diverse crowd." - Rabbi Eli Gewirtz, National Director, Partners In Torah "Salvador Litvak is an enthralling speaker. The story of his Accidental Talmudist journey deeply impressed me, and the whole room, at the event I attended." - Lisa Bloom, New York Times bestselling author, civil rights attorney at The Bloom Firm, NBC News legal analyst "Sal was one of the most unique and inspiring speakers we've ever had. Our students loved An Evening With The Accidental Talmudist." - Alex Amchislavskiy, Hillel Campus Director, Colorado State University "I had the privilege of hearing Salvador Litvak speak multiple times at a Limmud conference in Australia. He attracted a large crowd and captivated them with his wit, charm, and inspiration." - Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst, The Jerusalem Post "We’ve hosted many politicians, athletes, New York Times bestselling authors, etc. and without a doubt Sal Litvak was one of our best. Sal brings a passion that cannot be imitated or faked. He's also has a likable presence in the room. People gravitate towards Sal, and his message can give goose bumps." - Jordan Mandelberg, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles "Sal Litvak is as lyrical as he is substantive. He shares his personal narrative and his growth-journey with such a gift of story-telling and meaning-making that an hour can transpire and one feels that one is just in the beginning of something marvelous. He weaves autobiography with philosophy, links his personal story with the story of the Jewish people and humanity at large, and uplifts with his enormous sense of good will and hope for the future. He is a treasure, and everyone who can should expose themselves to him, his writing, his teaching, his speaking, his very being." - Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles "Sal is a very impressive individual with a powerful personal story. He engaged all who attended with humour, spirituality and deep meaning. Attendance was excellent for the organized events. I strongly recommend introducing Sal to your community for an evening or Shabbaton." - Rabbi Asher Jacobson, Congregation Chevra Kadisha, Montreal, Canada |
Recent & upcoming appearances:
When Do We Eat? Screening and Q&A Beth El Durham , NC April 4, 2017 When Do We Eat? Screening and Q&A Adat Shalom Los Angeles, CA April 2, 2017 Accidental Talmudist Journey Milken Community Schools Los Angeles, CA Accidental Talmudist Journey LA Hebrew High School Los Angeles, CA Shabbaton with Salvador Litvak The Chevra Montreal, Canada How Do You Receive Torah? Shavuot Learning Temple Beth Am Los Angeles, CA When Do We Eat? screening Hillel at CSU Fort Collins, CO Jewish Business Leaders Breakfast Jewish Federation of LA Tarzana, CA Artist-in-Residence Weekend Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL Partners in Torah Winter Retreat Appearing with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau Former Chief Rabbi of Israel Stamford, CT Global Day of Jewish Learning Virtual Locations Around the World How We Made Saving Lincoln UCLA Extension Westwood, CA LimmudLA Fest Brandeis-Bardin Institute Simi Valley, CA Talmudic Filmmaking 101 Camp Ramah Ojai, CA Limmud OZ Melbourne, Australia Kiddush & Kiddushin Chabad of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia Love in the Talmud Shira Hadasha Melbourne, Australia Sons of Abraham Temple Beth Am Los Angeles, CA What Makes an Entrepreneur Successful? Jewish Educational Trade School Granada Hills, CA Rosh Hashanah Live Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA Sampling of film screenings with Q&A: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (opening night) Palm Beach Int'l Film Festival (Opening Night) Jacob Byrne Film Center w/ Janet Maslin Limed, Melbourne, Australia JDate, Los Angeles Hillel, Colorado State University San Diego Film Festival (Best Screenplay) San Francisco Film Festival (Best Comedy) Lake Tahoe Film Festival (Best Director) Boston Film Festival Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival |