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Published: Saturday, December 20, 2008
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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." 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.
(6) Anonymous , December 25, 2008
Thank You for the Reminder
Your suggestions remind me of a special tradition in our family. Every year, until they entered high school, I have taken a "hooky day" with each of our children on or near each of their birthdays (and yes, part of the specialness of the day is the fact that they are allowed to miss school). We have traditionally spent the entire day doing whatever they want. Our activities have included staying home and watching movies, visiting museums, visiting outdoor historical sites (even in the cold and rain), etc. The children are also allowed to have a special meal (their choice) on their special day. I am an educator and recently had a very rough ending to a very long (and sleep-deprived) semester. After my grades were finally turned-in, my youngest (our only child still at home) and I spent my first day "off" visiting a special exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls at one of our state museums. When asked on the way home to rate the day, my 10-year-old rated it as a "9 or 10".... Not bad for a 10-year-old. Long after our children forget their gifts, I know that they will remember those priceless "hooky days."
(5) Anonymous , December 23, 2008
yasher koach!
I haven't been able to keep up with the Rabbi Salomon videos lately, but I'm very glad that I caught this one. Great message, beautifully articulated, and with many a warm smile. Yasher Koach.
(4) Shoshana Z. , December 23, 2008
Good ideas
Good ideas -- sharing and giving time, but please don't take kids out of school or take a day off unless you say it's vacation. As a teacher, I never liked kids just taking off... Lovely messages from you. Chag Chanuka Sameach. S. Zakon
(3) John Campana , December 23, 2008
Great wisdom.
His comments about the gift of yourself and the gift of your time brought tears to my eyes. Nothing is as important in this world as the gift of yourself. As an 80 year old person the gift of a box wraped in blue ribbon can never mean as much as having my children give my wife and me the gift of their time.
(2) Anonymous , December 22, 2008
your gift
Rabbi Salomon, Your thoughts are so heartfelt and do much to inspire and elevate our actions. Thank you for giving the gift of your time every week to provoke our minds. Happy Chanukah