Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, LCSW is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Lakewood, N.J. for over 35 years. He served as 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 the Artscroll Mishna Series and was a member of the Chavrei Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath for over 30 years.
Rabbi Salomon received his B.A. (cum laude) in psychology from the City University of New York. He graduated with Honors from the Hunter College School of Social Work, from where he got his Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. He worked as a clinical supervisor for the Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services and was an Adjunct Professor in the Master’s program of Long Island University.
Rabbi Salomon is co-author, with Rabbi Noah Weinberg z’tl, of the best-selling book, “What the Angel Taught You; Seven Keys to Life Fulfillment,” and the author of, “Something to Think About; Extraordinary Reflections About Ordinary Events,” and “Salomon Says,” all published by Artscroll.
He is the co-producer of the highly acclaimed Kiruv films, “INSPIRED!” and “INSPIRED TOO; KIRUV ACROSS AMERICA.” He is also the Creator and Director of “iProd,” “HIDDEN YIDDEN,” “THE SHAKE,” and several other inspirational films.
He writes a weekly column, Out of the Box; Musings on Timely Issues for the Flatbush Jewish Journal.
Rabbi Salomon’s video blog, “Salomon Says,” on www.aish.com, was seen weekly for ten years by hundreds of thousands of people across the world.
His speaking, writing, and musical talents have delighted audiences, from Harvard to Broadway and everything in between.
He lives in Jackson, NJ, surrounded by his loving family.
(4) Anonymous, March 4, 2015 4:38 PM
'way before Purim, Mordechai was a tzaddik
I was thinking today that Mordechai laid the groundwork for national salvation by taking in an orphan and raising her to be who she was. Sometimes we parents get distracted by all the day-to-day difficulties with our children, but we can be encouraged that the miracle of Purim started with raising Hadassah. :)
(3) Rechie, March 4, 2015 12:11 PM
That's what it's all about.
Ken, ken, ken...ve'ken tihyeh lanu.
That's what it's all about.
Thank you for pointing it out.
Purim Sameach!
(2) Ruth, March 4, 2015 7:19 AM
Wisdom
May God continue to grant you wisdom
(1) Mordechai, March 1, 2015 11:51 AM
Out of the mouth of babes!
Talking about Mordechai, last year on the day before Purim, my grandson, all of 6 years old, who lives in another city, called me up to wish my a Happy Purim. I told him that my favorite holiday was Purim. When he asked me why, I responded saying that my first name is Mordechai. There was a pause on the phone and then he said: "You're a tzaddik!" (His rebbe (Hebrew teacher) obviously taught him that about the Biblical Mordechai haTzaddik). He went on to say that I don't have to wear a costume because I'm already Mordechai! "Out of the mouth of babes!"
kim, March 1, 2015 10:15 PM
I love your name!
Happy Purim, Mordechai!