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Salvador Litvak
JoinedJuly 15, 2014
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Salvador Litvak wrote & directed the Passover comedy and cult hit, When Do We Eat? His newest film, Saving Lincoln explores Abraham Lincoln's fiery trial as Commander-in-Chief through the eyes of his closest friend, Ward Hill Lamon.

The Peace We Can Achieve Right Now

Salvador Litvak·2 min read
We have to use the tools at hand to do the most good. Soldiers fight. First responders save lives. Donors fund. The rest of us can emanate peace, which is no small thing.

Can You Spot The Latino?

Salvador Litvak·9 min read
My teacher called "Salvador Litvak" on the first day of class, and I told her I go by "Alex." No one batted an eye, but deep down I felt like a coward.

Could Mom’s Dementia Be An Extended Near-Death Experience?

Salvador Litvak·6 min read
Mom could be half way to that higher world, like someone having a mystical experience or an NDE. The difference is that her altered state began gradually, and never stops.

My Daughter Vandalized The Synagogue And I’m So Proud!

Salvador Litvak·7 min read
From God, Moses and Betzalel, Molly learned how to redirect destructive energy into holy work. And I'm still kvelling!

Confronting The Enormous Cost Of Jewish Education

Salvador Litvak·3 min read
There is no magic bullet for making Jewish education universally available and affordable, but prioritizing it for our kids and ourselves is vital for our tradition.

A Prayer For Israel’s Enemies

Salvador Litvak·1 min read
You said, "I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse." Master of the Universe, please help our enemies see with their eyes and understand with their hearts before it is too late.

A Note To Young Rabbis From A Passionate Jew

Salvador Litvak·4 min read
I was recently invited to give a talk to rabbinical students. My first reaction was, “Who am I to address such a distinguished group?” Then I realized I had a lot to say.

Our Marriage To God

Salvador Litvak·4 min read
It’s not that we need single Jewish women to dress in white and dance in the vineyards, where they'll be joined by single Jewish men who’ve reprioritized their superficial values... Actually, that’s not a bad idea. What really needs to happen, however, is that we all seize the magnificent, spiritual opportunity of Tu b’Av, an ancient holiday now all but unknown.

A Miracle So Obvious The Skeptics Looked Silly

Salvador Litvak·7 min read
As the sun set over the stadium, we were treated to an astounding sight. A pulsating rainbow arced across the sky. We said a blessing and then looked away. The Talmud says one shouldn’t gaze at a rainbow, a teaching that has troubled me in the past...

A Peek Behind God’s Curtain

Salvador Litvak·5 min read
When you’re flying up a tunnel toward the iridescent Soul of the Universe, you had better not be driving the after-school carpool! So what purpose do these things serve?
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