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.


You're On the Air!

Imagine how careful you'd be if those around you were watching, listening, and analyzing your every word. Guess what? They probably are.

The Possible Dream

Sometimes dreams come true. And sometimes the truth becomes a dream.

Thursdays with Chaim

Which is harder: Saying goodbye or saying hello?

Zaidy Says Hello

Advice to my newborn grandson on his first day on Earth.

Friends Don't Grow on Trees

Why are some people blessed with wonderful, caring friends while others seem destined for loneliness?

Sukkot in Spanish Harlem

That night in the sukkah, I learned a painful lesson about complacency and security.

Go for the Gold

Achieving your personal victory this Rosh Hashana.

Heavenly Prayer

The advantages of praying 38,000 feet above the ground.

In the Waiting Room

What do you do while you wait for the doctor in the waiting room?

To Tell the Truth...Sort of

Deceit and insincerity, both subtle and blatant, permeate our lives.Jaded, we either miss it or shrug it off. Neither reaction is acceptable.

The Mystery of 1964

A child's shocking discovery of his father's painful past.

Bondage: Circa 2004

Remembering that success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.

Blasting the Worm

Being hit with a major computer virus is no way to start the NewYear...or is it?

Passover: Homeland Security for the Jewish People

Our kids have had a mighty tough year. Passover can help.

Touched By An Angel

God has many ways to communicate with us. It's the unexpected ones we remember forever.

An Open Letter to God

Dear God, we may not need to know "Why?" But we do need to know "When?"

Did You See Darya in the Stairwell?

The visit that wasn't: An unexpected lesson from a visit to Ground Zero.

The Day After

Don't let this "wake-up" call turn into the "snooze" button.

Shavuot and The Magnificent 7's

An incredible tapestry of 7's is woven into Creation. How many can you name?

Confessions of a Reject

Every aspect of our lives is a breeding ground for potential rejection. We better find ways to deal with it.

Just Listen, Will Ya?

This Passover, let's reclaim the lost art of listening.

The Three Most Important Words

And they're not "I love you."

I Can't Wait for the Day When...

What are the most fervent dreams of America's young execs? You are in for a surprise.

Closing the Gap

As I grow older, things are no longer the same with my children.

 

It's Not The Jewish Halloween

What Purim means to me.

 

Papal Shocker

Pope Benedict reinstates Holocaust denying Bishop

Miracles You Can't See

Sometimes our vision gets better when we close our eyes.

The Robot Within

One small blessing in the economic downturn.

The 5 Ingredients of a Great Marriage

How to make this relationship thing work.

Childhood Dreams

Can they ever be revived? Should they?

Pardon

Nobody's perfect. God understands that. Let's try to understand that too.

Lost in Disney

The most frightening six minutes in a parent's life.

What a Difference a Day Makes

Life's simplest lessons are the easiest ones to forget.

2068

Where we are headed -- if we don't get our act together.

The Connoisseur

This Passover, access that mysterious joy we all yearn for.

The Connoisseur

This Passover, access that mysterious joy we all yearn for.

The Seinfeld Call

How long can you spend all alone, without your laptop, TV or cell phone, before going insane?

Plan B

Relax. Just because our plans don't work out, doesn't mean that failure and disappointment are inevitable.

A Face in the Window: A Father's Day Tribute

As Father's Day approaches, I am haunted by one most vivid and moving scene from my childhood.

Why Does Judaism Have So Many Restrictions?

Restriction is actually the single most important ingredient to enjoying every positive experience on the planet.

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