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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.

Lidle Lessons

Lidle Lessons

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Some dead people are more important than others.


Spanking: Is it okay?

Spanking: Is it okay?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

It's USA Today vs. The Torah


The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin

The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What would you risk to build a Sukkah?


Your Money or Your Life

Your Money or Your Life

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Sometimes it's just not worth it.


The Final Week of Year

The Final Week of Year

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


For Just One Week

For Just One Week

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What would you like to do for just one week?


Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts

Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Reflections on the Holocaust from the Jewish Quarter of Krakow.


You're On the Air!

You're On the Air!

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Imagine how careful you'd be if those around you were watching, listening, and analyzing your every word. Guess what? They probably are.


Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks

Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz

Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Where cattle cars brought 1.2 million Jews for extermination.


Poland Video Log Part 5: Yeshiva in Lublin

Poland Video Log Part 5: Yeshiva in Lublin

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Poland Video Log Part 4: The Best Job in Majdanek

Poland Video Log Part 4: The Best Job in Majdanek

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Cutting the grass underneath an electrified fence.


Poland Video Log Part 3: Warsaw Ghetto

Poland Video Log Part 3: Warsaw Ghetto

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The systematic destruction of Poland's largest Jewish community.


Poland Video Log Part 2: Shoes

Poland Video Log Part 2: Shoes

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

In Majdanek: One barrack. 200,000 shoes.


Poland Video Log #1: At Treblinka Death Camp

Poland Video Log #1: At Treblinka Death Camp

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The world's biggest graveyard.


Balls of Fire!

Balls of Fire!

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Smorgasbord with Buffet

Smorgasbord with Buffet

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


The Great Cell Phone Crisis

The Great Cell Phone Crisis

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


On Top of the World

On Top of the World

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Was Einstein Happy?

Was Einstein Happy?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Earthquakes, Hasidim and Alarm Clocks

Earthquakes, Hasidim and Alarm Clocks

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Peering Through the Rainbow

Peering Through the Rainbow

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

I found my pot o' gold in the place I least expected to.


A 2006 Graduation Message

A 2006 Graduation Message

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Friends Don't Grow on Trees

Friends Don't Grow on Trees

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Why are some people blessed with wonderful, caring friends while others seem destined for loneliness?


Humanitarian Aid: Is It Really Helpful?

Humanitarian Aid: Is It Really Helpful?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


What A Waste

What A Waste

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What's in your garbage pail? (2 min.)


Fill 'Er Up

Fill 'Er Up

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Your chance to end the gas crisis... (2 min.)


Separate Gender Education

Separate Gender Education

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Old-fashioned or New & Improved?


Where Are You Right Now?

Where Are You Right Now?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How do you spend your time at work?


Your New Seder Companion

Your New Seder Companion

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Here's a simple idea that can transform your Seder experience.


Monday, Monday

Monday, Monday

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Think you're having a rough day? Think again.


Play Ball

Play Ball

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Opening Day: What's all the noise about? (2 min.)


Hatred at Harvard

Hatred at Harvard

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

New players with old tunes join the 'Blame the Jews' team. (2 min.)


Thank You, Dr. Sultan

Thank You, Dr. Sultan

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

One woman speaks her mind. (2 min.)


Spiritual Flight Insurance

Spiritual Flight Insurance

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is your pilot really 'good to go'? (2 min.)


The Heavenly Blizzard

The Heavenly Blizzard

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Is your Weatherman really a False Prophet? (2 min.)


Taking Pot Shots at Cheney

Taking Pot Shots at Cheney

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

When is a double standard okay? (2 min.)


Shop n' Drop

Shop n' Drop

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

How much is a little sleep worth to you? (2min.)


Cartoon Craziness

Cartoon Craziness

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Does freedom of expression have limits? (1min. 40sec)


So What if She's Older than Me?

So What if She's Older than Me?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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


Will Hamas go Broke?

Will Hamas go Broke?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What happens when the money dries up? (1min. 45sec)


The Misleading Memoir

The Misleading Memoir

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Oprah comes clean. Sort of. (3 min)


Re-claiming Kabbalah

Re-claiming Kabbalah

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Don't believe what you read. (2 min. 31 sec)


All Together Now

All Together Now

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What can we do to nurture Jewish unity? (2 min. 11 sec)


Sabbath: Day to Pray or Day to Play?

Sabbath: Day to Pray or Day to Play?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Who decides Community Center policy? (2 min. 27 sec)


Salomon Says: Unfriendly Skies

Salomon Says: Unfriendly Skies

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Are rules meant to be broken? (2 min. 30 sec)


Salomon Says: When Kids Curse

Salomon Says: When Kids Curse

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Are they breaking the law or just letting off steam? (2 min. 24 sec)


Salomon Says: Creationism Vs. Evolution

Salomon Says: Creationism Vs. Evolution

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Does it belong in our classrooms? What's your opinion? (1 min. 55 sec)


Travels with My Ego

Travels with My Ego

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Rising above life's ups and downs.


Salomon Says: The Great Google Rebellion

Salomon Says: The Great Google Rebellion

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Can't live with it; can't live without it (2 min. 11 sec)


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