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.


 

The Vanishing Plane

What if we can never explain it?

 

The Making of Noah

How accurate must a film be?

 

Purim & The Academy Awards

Matthew McConaughey and finding God in mysterious places.

 

No Time to Think

My mother’s penetrating legacy.

I'll Do It Tomorrow

It took more than ten years to find those ten minutes.

 

Shaking Hands with Women

Would you support a candidate who doesn’t shake hands with the opposite sex?

 

Alcohol and Jews

It’s time to take this problem seriously.

 

How to Become a Minimalist

Sometimes less really is more.

 

Sochi: Living with Terror

A taste of what it’s like to live in some Israeli cities.

 

Enforcing a Modesty Code

Can privately-owned stores dictate how we dress in their store?

 

Extravagant Weddings

Is it okay to spend loads of money on a private affair?

 

Tips for the Newlyweds

My son just got married. Now what?

 

Affluenza

Have money, avoid prison – and responsibility.

 

Public Prayer

Should El AL allow prayers on the P.A. system?

 

Honoring Nazi Collaborator

A statue for unworthy Horthy is a disgrace.

 

This Hanukkah, Get Rid of the Tree

Why it’s not okay to have both.

 

New York Legalizes Gambling

Good news or bad news?

 

Nazi Loot Discovery

The astonishing, controversial story of the biggest find of stolen WWII art.

The Power of Love

The Jewish view of love.

 

Dating Divorcees

Don’t they deserve another chance?

 

Writing Therapy

If you can’t talk it – write it out.

 

Returning Questionable Objects

Should I return a trashy magazine to its rightful owner?

 

If It Ain’t Broke… Fix It

What are you waiting for?

 

Honey, Your Success is Shrinking Me

Men have a hard time when the women around them do well.

 

Sukkot on Mars

It may be a lot closer than you think.

 

Why Kol Nidrei?

Is this any way to start the holiest day of the year?

 

Matt Harvey & Rosh Hashanah

Pitching a lesson in prayer for the High Holidays.

 

A Book for Elliot Spitzer

Which one Jewish book would you choose for Elliot Spitzer?

 

Letting Terrorists Go

Why doesn’t the world understand?

 

Worse Than Idol Worship

Who is going to reach out to the masses of Jews who are not seeking a spiritual connection?

 

Start Over

Sometimes the best way to build is to shut it down.

 

Driving with Big Brother

Never drive alone again. Would you let your driving habits be under constant surveillance?

 

Teaching Kids Respect

How do you get kids today to respect their elders?

 

Learning to Cope

One vital ingredient in the psychotherapeutic process: Just talk.

 

Proving the Torah

It can and should be done.

 

James Gandolfini, RIP

A lesson from Sopranos’ mafia kingpin.

 

3 Things You Should Never Do For Your Kids

Here’s where you need to draw the line.

 

Wake Up the Patient

Should you wait for a sleeping patient to wake up?

 

Thumbs Down Redux

And here’s what the Rabbi said…

 

Thumbs Down!

Is it okay to write a negative review online?

 

Abercrombie & Fitch: Not Cool

The company is feeding into our skewed emphasis on body image.

 

Lottery Mania

$600 million: Is it the American dream or the American nightmare?

 

Disneyland & Shavuot

What are you doing 3 am this Wednesday?

 

Apologies, Apologies

Why saying “I’m sorry” is so difficult.

 

Interfaith Marriages

Surprising findings from a new study.

 

Jorel’s Bar Mitzvah

It takes more than a viral video to become a man

 

Video Mayhem at 30,000 Feet

Inappropriate film for kids shown on plane: What would you do?

 

Jew in a Box

Controversial museum exhibit in Berlin creates quite a stir.

 

Too Much Noise

Is your life under bombardment?

 

Passover & the President

Let the preparations begin!

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