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."
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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.
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Some people are funny. Some are insightful. Some are cynical. Some find a humorous touch in everything. Others find irony. Some write beautifully. Few people do them all as well as Rabbi Yaakov Salomon does. Entertaining, inspiring, astute, he has the uncommon ability to look something to give us pause and make us think. His new book, Something to Think About , gives us just that -- with a healthy dose of wit and charm. Click here to order.
(6) Margarita, January 1, 2007 5:21 AM
every day and together
every day and together, I think taht both parts are equally important. I think you did miss that point a bit. I think that if we as Jews do something for each other each day we cannot find better formular for us and Israel
(5) FernandoOcumarez, November 29, 2006 10:55 PM
OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Father died when I was 21 years old. Even though he was a great Dad; I think we never did a project together. This story comes with 3 important lessons:-
One is Father/Son time.
Team effort
positive goals.
This Family took advantage of what seemed to be a meaningless game into a Quality Time Family Event.
Thanks for this lesson Rabbi.
(4) Nesanel, November 29, 2006 10:48 PM
I appreciate the encouraging words.
My father, Sheyichy"a said over at his siyum hashas that we learn this concept from a story in the gemorrah. Various amoraim had a great merit and they were asked why. Their answer was, "Forever I did this and this. And the things that they did were things we might perceive as not the most serious of issues, however the key was the pesistency. Thus we learn that this is a very special thing that will earn a person great merits from on high.
(3) apryl, November 28, 2006 6:22 AM
held together
How many hours did father spend with sons on this project? For that I give him admission to a bigger book of records!
(2) AdamNeira, November 26, 2006 9:34 PM
Excellent advice !
Excellent advice !
I wonder how high the rubber band ball would bounce if dropped from a high building ?