About the Author


Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, LCSW is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Lakewood, N.J. for over 35 years. He served as a Senior Lecturer and the Creative Director of Aish Hatorah's Discovery Productions. He is also an editor and author for the Artscroll Publishing Series' and the Artscroll Mishna Series and was a member of the Chavrei Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath for over 30 years.
Rabbi Salomon received his B.A. (cum laude) in psychology from the City University of New York. He graduated with Honors from the Hunter College School of Social Work, from where he got his Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. He worked as a clinical supervisor for the Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services and was an Adjunct Professor in the Master’s program of Long Island University.
 
Rabbi Salomon is co-author, with Rabbi Noah Weinberg z’tl, of the best-selling book, “What the Angel Taught You; Seven Keys to Life Fulfillment,” and the author of, “Something to Think About; Extraordinary Reflections About Ordinary Events,” and “Salomon Says,” all published by Artscroll.
He is the co-producer of the highly acclaimed Kiruv films, “INSPIRED!” and “INSPIRED TOO; KIRUV ACROSS AMERICA.” He is also the Creator and Director of “iProd,” “HIDDEN YIDDEN,” “THE SHAKE,” and several other inspirational films.
He writes a weekly column, Out of the Box; Musings on Timely Issues for the Flatbush Jewish Journal.
Rabbi Salomon’s video blog, “Salomon Says,” on www.aish.com, was seen weekly for ten years by hundreds of thousands of people across the world.
His speaking, writing, and musical talents have delighted audiences, from Harvard to Broadway and everything in between.
He lives in Jackson, NJ, surrounded by his loving family.


 

Poland Video Log Part 3: Warsaw Ghetto

The systematic destruction of Poland's largest Jewish community.

The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin

What would you risk to build a Sukkah?

 

9/11 REDUX

Lessons from the botched NYC photo op.

 

Praising Paris

…Sarkozy's educational bombshell.

 

Mr. Good Enough

Should a woman ever "settle"?

 

The Vanishing Jew

What can we do to keep the Jewish people connected to Judaism?

 

Purim: To Booze or Not to Booze

How to get really high.

 

Spying on our Kids

Invasion or responsibility?

 

Heavenly Healing

Should a Doctor pray for his patients?

 

Getting Over the Hump

Priming our Passover potential.

 

Olympic Shame

Do boycotts really matter?

 

What Kids Need to Know

Just one piece of advice.

 

The Wine Trials

Failing the taste test of life.

 

The Woman who Can't Forget

Perfect memory: is it a blessing or a curse?

 

Charity Begins at Home

Doesn't it?

 

Promoting Shavuot

How do we get the message out?

 

Doing God a Favor

I'm in Jerusalem, doing a special mitzvah.

 

Last Requests

The death of the Prince of Pringle's.

 

Waist Removal

One creative way to lose weight.

 

Going Ape

Should primates be treated as humans?

 

Divided Loyalties

Can American Jews support wars that benefit Israel?

 

Having Kids Makes You Happy

True or false?

 

Tattoos for Jews?

Isn't there a better way?

 

Marriage and Mental Illness

Are they mutually exclusive?

 

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

Navigating the TEXTING phenomenon

 

Good Mourning

The do's and don'ts of making a shiva visit

 

No Child Left Behind

Implications of the three year old left at the airport

 

Healthy Healing: The Doctor

Six rules every doctor should follow.

 

Healthy Healing: The Patient

Six rules every patient should follow.

 

Fishing for Dollars

Are you working to live or living to work?

 

The Formula

The three ingredients to finding your life's purpose.

 

One Volatile Week

Amidst insecurity and trepidation, how to prepare for Rosh Hashana this year.

 

Your Yom Kippur Package

I'm driving you anyway... put the package down.

 

A Special Sukkot Invitation

Just walk right in.

 

The Trevor Wikre Story

Give this man a hand.

 

The Pope: Pius or Not?

Where was he during the Holocaust?

 

Anti-Semitism in Greece

A vile reaction to Obama's win.

 

Taking God for a Ride

The new anti-God ad campaign.

 

The Bailout

Does anyone know what to do?

 

Not for Seniors Only

What will you do when you retire?

 

All or Nothing

A philosophy that just doesn't work.

 

Special Delivery

Woman joins motherhood at 70

 

Swindled!

Whom do you trust?

 

Recession Tips for Chanukah

Who needs money?

 

Baby Adolf

What's in a Name?

 

Their Pain, Our Pain

The missiles are aimed at all of us.

 

The Scales of Kindness

Make sure that act of kindness isn't at the expense of someone else.

 

Off the Air

Can you keep your mind on the road while you talk?

 

Raising Wimps?

Here's the 4 step cure.

 

50 Million People Can't Be Wrong

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