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About the Author

Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W. is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years. He is 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 a member of the Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath.

Rabbi Salomon is co-author, with Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of the best selling book "What the Angel Taught You; Seven Keys to Life Fulfillment," (Mesorah), and is also the co-producer of the highly-acclaimed film, "Inspired."

Click here to order Yaakov Salomon's new book, Salomon Says: 50 Stirring and Stimulating Stories.

In these marvelous stories -- brimming with wit, understanding, a touch of irony and a large helping of authentic Torah perspective -- we will walk with a renowned and experienced psychotherapist and popular author through the pathways of contemporary life: its crowded sidewalks, its pedestrian malls, and the occasional dead end street. This is a walk through our lives that will be fun, entertaining -- and eye-opening. In our full -- sometimes overfull -- and complex lives, Yaakov Salomon is a welcome and much-needed voice of sanity and reason.

His speaking, writing and musical talents have delighted audiences from Harvard to Broadway and everything in between. Rabbi Salomon shares his life with his wife, Temmy, and their unpredictable family.

Assisted Suicide

Assisted Suicide

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The irony and the agony.


Holocaust Deniers

Holocaust Deniers

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Debate or ignore?


Passover Already??

Passover Already??

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Be prepared.


Turning the Clock Back

Turning the Clock Back

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What do you regret most in your life?


The Itamar Photos

The Itamar Photos

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Should the public view the graphic pictures?


Nora Ephron, Don't Ignore Your Judaism

Nora Ephron, Don't Ignore Your Judaism

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

A personal invitation to a great writer.


The Happiest Person in America

The Happiest Person in America

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


It's Only Words

It's Only Words

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Should anti-Semitic comments be illegal?


Cameras, Cameras Everywhere

Cameras, Cameras Everywhere

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How much surveillance do you use?


Afraid to Parent

Afraid to Parent

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What to tell parents of a two day old girl.


Judging Judaism by the Jews

Judging Judaism by the Jews

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


The Koufax Phenomenon

The Koufax Phenomenon

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Which famous Jews do you admire? Why?


How Old Is Your Doctor?

How Old Is Your Doctor?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

And does it matter?


Learning Kabbalah

Learning Kabbalah

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How authentic is Ashton Kutcher's Torah?


Rav Noah's Wisdom

Rav Noah's Wisdom

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

One piece of wisdom from Rabbi Weinberg that changed my life.


Rags to Riches

Rags to Riches

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The Ted Williams Story


My New Hero

My New Hero

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Just an ordinary guy…with an extraordinary story.


The Snow Job

The Snow Job

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Have you ever felt truly helpless?


Surgery On a Neo-Nazi

Surgery On a Neo-Nazi

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Oath vs. principle: what would you do?


I Don't

I Don't

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is divorce the new marriage?


Saying Goodbye to Narcissism

Saying Goodbye to Narcissism

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is it “normal” to be selfish?


Don't Delay

Don't Delay

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

A Chanukah lesson for today.


Airport Security Solution

Airport Security Solution

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Let's learn from the Israelis.


Bad Report Card

Bad Report Card

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What is the best way to react?


Scaring the Smoker

Scaring the Smoker

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How far should we go?


Internet Dangers, Revisited

Internet Dangers, Revisited

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The problem is getting worse.


From the Top of Masada

From the Top of Masada

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

A timely lesson while traveling with Aish.com's mission to Israel.


The Dry Cleaner Syndrome

The Dry Cleaner Syndrome

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

A new definition for insanity.


When Fair is Unfair

When Fair is Unfair

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Sometimes fairness goes too far.


Advice for the Miners

Advice for the Miners

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Out of the depths and into our hearts.


Anti-Semitic Rallies

Anti-Semitic Rallies

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Ignite or ignore: How should we respond?


Will Your Kids Know Maimonides was Jewish?

Will Your Kids Know Maimonides was Jewish?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

A recent study shows the ignorance of our own people.


Why Sukkot Now?

Why Sukkot Now?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Shouldn't the holiday be celebrated in the Spring?


Temporary Repentance

Temporary Repentance

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is it worth anything?


Preparing for Rosh Hashanah

Preparing for Rosh Hashanah

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The secret to an inspiring new year.


The Circumcision Debate

The Circumcision Debate

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

This 4,000 year old tradition symbolizes the Jewish people's covenant.


Dear Dr. Laura

Dear Dr. Laura

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Some words of advice before you go.


Sliding with Slater

Sliding with Slater

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is the JetBlue flight attendant a hero or villain?


I Love Hot Dogs

I Love Hot Dogs

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Do you really?


Every Note Counts

Every Note Counts

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Ever feel like nobody notices you? Think again.


Little Things Add Up

Little Things Add Up

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Lessons from airline luggage fees.


Adult ADD

Adult ADD

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

ADD doesn't only affect kids. And it could be the source of marital strife.


Selling Suicide

Selling Suicide

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The new euthanasia ads.


Have You Seen My Wallet?

Have You Seen My Wallet?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Don't make such a big deal.


Aish.com Mission to Israel

Aish.com Mission to Israel

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Spend an amazing week in Israel with me and your other favorite Aish.com writers!


Affording Children

Affording Children

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What role does money play in the decision to have children?


More Gulf, Less Golf

More Gulf, Less Golf

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How to fight complacency in our lives?


Kids in Shul

Kids in Shul

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

If, When, and How


Why We Need Hebrew School

Why We Need Hebrew School

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Are you giving your kids a Jewish education?


Doing the Wave: A Sukkot Tradition

Doing the Wave: A Sukkot Tradition

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What do all those species mean, anyway?


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