Digital Detox

Nov 14, 2015 | by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Unplugging is no longer just a good idea.

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Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

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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.

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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Comments (3)

(3) Shoshana-Jerusalem, November 19, 2015 7:54 PM

we are not "all" addicts!

The more I read these articles, the happier I am to have my "kosher" phone, which is only a phone and no text or internet. And we are not afraid to either shut it off, or ignore the ringing, or answer briefly, just long enough to say, "Hi! I'm busy now, will call you back later".

(2) Anonymous, November 19, 2015 7:16 PM

My fiancé broke up over a text message

Folks, please communicate face to face. I lost who I thought was a wonderful man over a miscommunication via text. He could have and should have met face to face to discuss the issue. A minor issue ruined 6 incredible months. I told him we always enjoyed each other's company, never had an arguement (and he agreed) this was 2 months after he broke it off. 93% of communication is non-verbal. Please turn phones off whenever possible. JMHO

(1) Joe, November 17, 2015 1:47 AM

Phones

Did I hear your phone vibrate at 1:56??