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 Power of Half

Got something you don’t really need?

 

Your Personal Super Bowl Ad

You’ve got 30 seconds.

 

I Know Best

Blogging doesn't make you an expert. Trust me, I know.

 

Parents vs Facebook

Should Tess be grounded?

 

Modesty Vs. Security

Are you willing to pose for the TSA?

 

Hebrew School Headaches

Can they be saved?

 

Results: Greatest Jew of The Decade

Choosing was no simple task.

 

Theft at Auschwitz

The significance of stealing the Arbeit Macht Frei sign.

Stairway to Heaven

One long, dark, memorable night I discovered my mother.

 

Greatest Jew of the Decade

In the last decade who has contributed the most to the Jewish people?

 

Chanukah's Essence

It ain't just latkes.

Leadership, Me?

Everyone is in a position to lead. Even you.

 

The Handshake

Refraining from shaking hands with the opposite sex: bias vs. belief

 

Keeping People Waiting

Are you guilty?

 

New and NOT Improved

Don't mess with Mickey!

 

Cheap Jews!

Anything wrong with that?

 

Secrets of Longevity

Happy 100th Uncle Leo!

 

No laughing Matter

Some things you just don't joke about.

 

Unconditional Love

What does it really mean?

 

The Sukkot Saga

Is anything really permanent?

Just Leave Home Without It

A Sukkot perspective.

No Baggage: A Guilt-Free Yom Kippur

This Yom Kippur, leave the guilt at home.

 

Yom Kippur: Day of Opportunity

Take advantage of God’s ultimate gift.

 

Making Time for God

Reevaluating our priorities this Rosh Hashana.

 

Rosh Hashana and The Real Mega Lottery

Be prepared... you might just win.

 

Parting with Prozac

Three 'natural' ways to reduce depression.

 

Your Extra Hour

Imagine if we needed less sleep...

 

Upstream

What swimming is really all about.

 

American Jewry in Trouble

What can we do about it?

Great Balls of Ice

One small storm for man, one giant message for mankind.

 

The Case of the Broken Hubcap

How to breed an honest society.

 

Man's Greatest Achievement

What do you think it is?

 

A Rare New York Story

How to unload your mistakes.

 

Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

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

 

Michael Jackson

Death of an icon?

 

The Front Page

Where do you get your news from?

 

One People, One Land, One Snapshot

What single picture best encapsulates the miracle of Israel?

The View from Heaven: An Interview with Rabbi Noah Weinberg, obm

A heavenly reporter’s discussion with Rabbi Weinberg about his perspective on the world, his legacy, and the Jewish People.

A Life Cut Short

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

The Power of Love

 

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

No blame required.

 

Honey I Bubble Wrapped the Kids

At what age do we let them go?

 

Inflexible: A True Story

Where are you needlessly inflexibile?

 

Throwing the Visitors Out

Who decides if a patient should have visitors?

 

The Seeds of Hatred

What really drives the four synagogue terrorists?

 

Unlock the Genius Within

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

 

Reaching for Repentance

Should Eliot Spitzer be forgiven?

 

Praying with Ire

Should Jews care about Christian prayers?

Doomed

Sometimes hitting rock bottom isn't enough.

 

Rap, Hip Hop & Look Out

Should we be censoring our kids' music?

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