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.


 

Breaking a Child's Trust

Is there ever a real justification?

 

Heavenly Messages

Do they belong there?

 

Jewish Day Schools in Decline

Something is not working….

 

Binge Drinking

It’s worse than you think.

 

Bar Mitzvah Gifts

What's the most appropriate gift to give a Bar Mitzvah boy?

 

Jew Vs. Jew

This is a despicable misrepresentation of our beloved Torah.

 

The Priest in a Synagogue

Is it an appropriate place for a speech?

 

How Much Do You Make?

Should you know how much non-profit directors make?

 

Life on Other Planets

NASA discovers Kepler B-22. So what?

 

Cell Phone & Kids

At what age should your child own a cell phone?

 

Selling a Baby's Name

For $20,000 would you sell the right to name your baby?

 

The Tebowing Craze

Is it okay to pray anywhere?

 

Israel's Humanitarian Aid

Where do you draw the line?

 

One Lingering Question

Sometimes clarity comes from thinking the unthinkable.

 

Going Against Medical Advice

What to do when you disagree with your doctor.

 

Till 2013 Do We Part

Should marriage be declared temporary?

 

Holidays 'n' Heinz

A unique Yom Kippur message.

 

Rosh Hashanah: Celebration or Consternation?

Resolving the contradiction.

 

The Only Thing Worse than Sin

Can you guess what it is?

 

Three Secrets for Success in School

Back to school basics for all parents.

 

9/11 & Elul

Ten years later, is it true that nothing is the same?

 

Maggie Goes on a Diet

This book gives young kids a dangerous message.

 

The Great Bumper-Sticker Debate

Is it proper to brag about one's kids in public?

 

Gender Identification Test

Should fetus identification tests be allowed?

 

Maximize Your Vacation

Inject some purpose into your free time.

 

Customer Disservice

A Message for Tisha B’Av

 

The Lap of Luxury

Should we be striving to live the high life?

 

Leiby Kletzky's Final Gift

United by tragedy.

 

Conspiracy Theory

My shocking encounter with German tourists at the Dead Sea.

 

The Great Cottage Cheese Victory

Look at what we can accomplish when we get together...

 

The Story of Gush Etzion

A vital reminder to live with purpose.

The God of Large and Small

My day in traffic court.

 

Reading the Other Side

Is it a good idea to read anti-Jewish or anti-Israel propaganda?

 

Why Weiner Should Resign

We need to make a clear statement that this behavior is unacceptable.

 

Marketing Shavuot

The PR challenge.

 

The Gender-Less Baby

Abuse of parental power.

 

Too Fat to Fly

At what point do you draw the line?

 

The Tony Kushner Debate

Does ‘honor’ mean anything anymore?

 

Targeting Bin Laden

It’s the old double standard.

 

Holocaust Deniers

Debate or ignore?

 

Passover Already??

Be prepared.

 

Turning the Clock Back

What do you regret most in your life?

 

The Itamar Photos

Should the public view the graphic pictures?

 

Nora Ephron, Don't Ignore Your Judaism

A personal invitation to a great writer.

 

The Happiest Person in America

....and he's an observant Jew.

 

It's Only Words

Should anti-Semitic comments be illegal?

 

Cameras, Cameras Everywhere

How much surveillance do you use?

 

Afraid to Parent

What to tell parents of a two day old girl.

 

Judging Judaism by the Jews

Since people do, let's strive to be role models.

 

The Koufax Phenomenon

Which famous Jews do you admire? Why?

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