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.


Yom Kippur: It's All About Tomorrow

Don't just say it -- mean it.

Banning the Bible

Should prisoners be prohibited from learning Jewish texts?

Isn't Losing Wonderful?

Why defeat is better than victory.

Coulter's Comments

Who really cares?

California Ablaze

Why it is meaningful to you.

 

Huckabee and the Holocaust

Do Jews own the word "Holocaust"?

 

Averting Autopsies

Jewish law vs. State law -- who wins?

 

Why Are Jews So Smart?

And does it really matter?

The God Store

The spirituality of retail.

 

Saving the Children

Four ways to prevent accidents at home.

 

The Ultimate Chanukah Gift

Better than an iPod or a Play Station or a sweater.

 

Living in the Dark

We need all the light we can get.

 

Buy German?

Is it okay for Jews to buy German products?

 

Steroids: The Real Story

What the scandal means to me.

 

Want, Want. Spend, Spend.

Why we are getting swallowed up in debt?

 

I Want My Head & Shoulders

Airline security ad absurdum

 

Jewish Americans or American Jews

How we have managed to retain our roots and embrace change?.

 

Putting the Pundits in their Place

Who knows more: the experts or you?

 

Being There

What would you stand in the cold for?

 

Shock Value

Does the Holocaust belong at a parade?

 

Rap, Hip Hop & Look Out

Should we be censoring our kids' music?

 

Praying with Ire

Should Jews care about Christian prayers?

 

Reaching for Repentance

Should Eliot Spitzer be forgiven?

 

Unlock the Genius Within

Can anyone become a genius? New research reveals the secret.

 

The Seeds of Hatred

What really drives the four synagogue terrorists?

 

Throwing the Visitors Out

Who decides if a patient should have visitors?

 

Inflexible: A True Story

Where are you needlessly inflexibile?

 

Honey I Bubble Wrapped the Kids

At what age do we let them go?

 

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

No blame required.

A Life Cut Short

My mother died when she was almost 98 years old. We thought she'd live forever.

 

One People, One Land, One Snapshot

What single picture best encapsulates the miracle of Israel?

 

The Front Page

Where do you get your news from?

 

Michael Jackson

Death of an icon?

 

Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

Someone just won $133 million. Wish it was you?

 

A Rare New York Story

How to unload your mistakes.

 

Man's Greatest Achievement

What do you think it is?

 

The Case of the Broken Hubcap

How to breed an honest society.

 

American Jewry in Trouble

What can we do about it?

 

Upstream

What swimming is really all about.

 

Your Extra Hour

Imagine if we needed less sleep...

 

Parting with Prozac

Three 'natural' ways to reduce depression.

 

Rosh Hashana and The Real Mega Lottery

Be prepared... you might just win.

 

Making Time for God

Reevaluating our priorities this Rosh Hashana.

 

Yom Kippur: Day of Opportunity

Take advantage of God’s ultimate gift.

 

The Sukkot Saga

Is anything really permanent?

 

Unconditional Love

What does it really mean?

 

No laughing Matter

Some things you just don't joke about.

 

Secrets of Longevity

Happy 100th Uncle Leo!

 

Cheap Jews!

Anything wrong with that?

 

New and NOT Improved

Don't mess with Mickey!

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