Seeing the good in EVERYTHING.

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon



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YAAKOV SALOMON'S NEW BOOK, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

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.

Published: Saturday, February 10, 2007

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Visitor Comments: 12

  • (12) Margarita , March 14, 2007

    Sometimes it's hidden from us

    Sometimes it's hidden from us (most of the times I should say), but it's more in the believe.

  • (11) Dvirah , February 19, 2007

    What if it could and we could make it so?

    The attitude of "Gam Ze L'Tova" is somewhat different from that of "couldn't be better." The first reacts favorably to events which are not obviously favorable and saves one from much needless suffering. The second, however, could blind us to the fact that we can improve our lives in many ways if we think about it. The "couldn't be better" attitude expresses resignation but not hope. The "gam ze l'tova" includes hope. A more inclusive attitude could say: this is good, but how can I make it even better? That's also something to think about.

  • (10) waldo , February 17, 2007

    tov

    its good to see video for a good reson

  • (9) Michael , February 15, 2007

    "Gam zu l'tova."

    Excellent treatment of a topic that is often quite difficult for two discouraging reasons; firstly , the concern for insincerity (dishonesty) and secondly, to our natural rationale, it seems illogical and goes against the very grain of our unadjusted human nature, both of which Rabbi Salomon covered comprehensively in the video. Memorable to say the least. Edifying.
    "It's all for the best."

  • (8) rohel , February 13, 2007

    shalom u beraka

    very good more videos, shalom ,

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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.

Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W.

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." His most recent book is "Something to Think About; Extraordinary Reflections About Ordinary Events (Mesorah)."

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.

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