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.


Passover: Keep It Simple

Matzah and the key to freedom.

Hit and Run

Surviving adolescence with two words.

Three Blind Bishops

Unaffected by Yad Vashem.

A Dream a Day

There's nothing like a good nap...right, Doc?

March of Perfection

Lessons from a grave...

24 and the FBI

I guess no one is safe.

Highway Robbery

One consumer fights back.

 

Life Is Great

Seeing the good in EVERYTHING.

They Revere Horses, Don't They?

Barbaro: Horse or Hero?

No Time to be Humble

Should charity be given anonymously?

The El Al Epilogue

Sometimes sticking together pays off.

In His Hands

How one man faced the ultimate moment of truth: life or death.

Tipping The Scales

How to win the Battle of the Bulge.

Israel Against The World

In four decades nothing has changed.

Meeting Jason Alexander

Why is it such a thrill to meet a real, live celebrity?

Is It Never Too Late?

What would YOU do in this situation?

The El-Al Boycott Debate

Bringing out the worst in us.

The Lost Treasures

"So, what do you do with your miles?"

175,000 Rubber Bands

Maybe it's not so trivial after all...

Two Kids Need Your Help

Here's what you can do...

Quirks: Love Means Never Having to Say You're Crazy

We all have our particular idiosyncrasies and preferences. Some of them make sense; many of them don't. We need to learn how to just accept them... and each other.

Where Was God At The NYC Marathon

Was He tracking the track stars?

Tired of Waiting

We don't have to accept unnecessary waiting.

The Veneer On Venice Beach

Local residents reveal their true colors...

Lidle Lessons

Some dead people are more important than others.

Spanking: Is it okay?

It's USA Today vs. The Torah

 

An Invitation To Dance

Simchat Torah: What's the big deal?

An Invitation To Dance

Simchat Torah: What's the big deal?

Your Money or Your Life

Sometimes it's just not worth it.

The Final Week of Year

Above all, don't get distracted (2 min.)

So What if She's Older than Me?

Three weeks ago I did something I have never ever done before. I danced at a cemetery.

Hear the Quiet

In the era of Blackberries and Bluetooths, where can you find a vestige of absolute peace and quiet?

 

Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz

Where cattle cars brought 1.2 million Jews for extermination.

 

Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts

Reflections on the Holocaust from the Jewish Quarter of Krakow.

 

Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks

Next time you're having a bad day, think of Barracks-3.

 

Poland Video Log Part 5: Yeshiva in Lublin

The Nazis burned our books, but could not extinguish our souls.

 

Poland Video Log Part 4: The Best Job in Majdanek

Cutting the grass underneath an electrified fence.

 

Poland Video Log Part 2: Shoes

In Majdanek: One barrack. 200,000 shoes.

Just Say No

If Roy kicked the habit, you can too.

 

Poland Video Log Part 1: At Treblinka Death Camp

The world's biggest graveyard.

 

Poland Video Log #1: At Treblinka Death Camp

The world's biggest graveyard.

Balls of Fire!

One soccer fan goes just a bit too far... (2 min.)

Smorgasbord with Buffet

How much would you pay to have lunch with a billionaire? (2 min.)

The Great Cell Phone Crisis

New and improved or good ole' reliable? (2 min.)

Out of School

An 8th grader pleads for understanding.

On Top of the World

Everest...a life or death decision (2 min.)

Was Einstein Happy?

How smart would you like to be? (2 min.)

Earthquakes, Hasidim and Alarm Clocks

What will it take to wake YOU up? (2 min.)

A 2006 Graduation Message

What message would you leave them with? (2 min.)

Humanitarian Aid: Is It Really Helpful?

Helping those in need may not always be right (2 min.)

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