The Ideal Speaker For Your Event!

Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after an unexpected miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s Accidental Talmudist blog, podcast and live shows reach over a million followers in 70 countries.

Viewers love his signature brand of smart, exuberant Judaism that’s accessible to all, from Chassidic to secular. Sal speaks all over the world, leaving audiences inspired and deeply moved. He is an ideal speaker, presenter or emcee for any event. 

Topics include:

•  An Evening With The Accidental Talmudist – How an immigrant kid from Chile ended up directing movies in Hollywood and sharing Torah with a million people. 

• Daf Parsha – The Torah-Talmud Connection – Sal connects the day’s scheduled Daf (page of Talmud) to the week’s Parsha (Torah portion) via characters and themes. Expect inspiration with flair. Great for all ages. Every talk different. Duration flexible. Featured speaker, opening remarks or fill a sermon slot. An excellent component when building a scholar-in-residence Shabbaton with the Accidental Talmudist. 

• The Soul – Who were you before you signed up for a human lifetime? Why did you do it? What can you learn from Judaism’s perspective on soul, birth, death, afterlife and reincarnation…?

• When Do We Eat? The rollercoaster tale of the most Jewish film ever made in Hollywood.

• Modern Politics and Talmudic Discourse – The more divided we become as a society, the more we can learn from our Sages on how to advocate for our causes in a manner that will actually open hearts, change minds and win votes. (View a version of  this talk delivered at the National Jewish Retreat.)

• Master Class with Hollywood Director – Sal goes deep into a scene from one of his feature films, breaking down its elements, revealing its hidden Torah, and sharing entertaining stories from the production.

• Clean Speech in the Home – How the Talmud helps us identify and avoid lashon hara, the prohibited, damaging speech that alienates us from our loved ones. 
• Shnooks At Sinai – Experience the Greatest Moment In Human History from the perspective of two guys in the back row who make surprise contribution.

• Saving Lincoln – I went head to head with Steven Spielberg and I’m still standing!

• AT on the Torah Portion – As a filmmaker and accidental talmudist, Sal brings a unique perspective to the weekly Torah portion. 

With the broad reach of his Facebook page, Sal can also help you promote your event. 

“Salvador’s heartfelt address at the closing event was very powerful, and generated much discussion among the Chabad emissaries from around the world… I look forward to helping Salvador take his message, wisdom, and passion for Torah and yiddishkeit to Chabad Centers across North America and beyond.”
– Rabbi Ephraim Mintz, Executive Director, The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

“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

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

“Sal Litvak 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 Litvak is an incredibly inspiring and warm speaker. He is a master communicator with a great message. Many attendees shared with me how moved they were by his talk. Listening to Sal, I felt the world a warmer and more connected place. Best of all, not one person nodded of during his Friday night talk!”
– Rabbi Yossi Mendelson, Machane Chodosh, Forest Hills, NY

“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

“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 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 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