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.
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(5) Anonymous, June 9, 2010 12:35 PM
Thank you for making the video - Doing the Wave
It was enjoyable - short and too the point! Chag Sameach
(4) Glenn Harbison, June 9, 2010 12:35 PM
On Sukkot with Rabbi Salomon
I always enjoy Rabbi Salomon, but this time in particular, the engaging smile and wonderful tone of voice...the message... he really spoke to me on Sukkot. I am a Reform Jew living in Victoria BC. A regular to Salomon Says. thank you for being there. Glenn
(3) roi levine, June 9, 2010 12:34 PM
excellant comentaries on lulav and etrog, deep but yet simple. Toda. Question: What special liturgy is done during Sukkot? My grandfather, may he rest in peace, told me of liturgy that tranlsated, "Glory to HaShem in the highest peace on earth..." said during Sukkot. Where can I find this liturgy? Toda
(2) ruth housman, June 9, 2010 12:34 PM
sukkot
Yes, something to think about. I never thought about the lulav, the etrog, the willow... in quite this way. The most beautiful sukkot ceremony was for me at Elat Chayim with Rabbi Marcia Prager. We waved lulav and shook that etrog and felt we were drawing, in our dance of praise, of love, on the powers of the universe. It was beautiful and I feel it still.
(1) Rosen, June 9, 2010 12:34 PM
basking in the fruits of life
Thanks, Rabbi Soloman! It's important to cherish things in life in the right way. Additionally, early fall is one of my favorite times of the year.