Award-Winning Hollywood Writer David Sacks: Laughter, Leadership, and Elevating Your Life

This is the first episode in a series on joy as we interview various guests who are known for their ability to bring joy to others! Stay tuned for future episodes as we prepare for the holiday of Purim with great guest and Purim classes. 

David Sacks gives the weekly Torah podcast “Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World” and has spoken to enthusiastic crowds, opening the hearts of people across the US, Europe, Israel and South Africa. His topics range from the meaning of life, to Hollywood’s impact on the world, to achieving happiness.

Born and raised in New York City, David Sacks attended Harvard College, graduating with a degree in Government. While there he began his comedy writing career for the school’s humor magazine, The Harvard Lampoon. Upon graduating, David moved to Los Angeles and began writing for television.

Among the shows he’s worked for are “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe Award, “Malcolm in the Middle”, and “Final Space” on Adult Swim. David is the co founder and Senior Lecturer of The Happy Minyan of Los Angeles. David is married and raises his family in Beverly Hills, CA.

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