The DataBeis with Rabbi Yehoshua Eisenberg

Noach's name makes it into the Haftarah twice, but are these shout-outs the only connection between the Parsha and the Haftarah? Or can we perhaps dive even deeper than the 'Waters of Noach'?

On the last Daf of Kesuvos, we find a Pasuk from Parshas Noach which reminds us that Cana'an and Mitzrayim were not only countries, but humans, brothers. Who exactly were they? What exactly was the sin of Cana'an in this week's Parsha?

Is Bavel preferable to Eretz Yisrael?! What was the root evil of Migdol Bavel? What did Avraham do differently? Is there any justification at all for living in Bavel or any other land of Galus?

Thanks to Hashem and recommendations from listeners like you, I present the pilot episode of 'Half-Torah.' What is the Haftarah? What is it about? What does it have to do with the Parsha? Find out here.

Some have Darshan'd that the month is referred to as Mar-Cheshvan ('bitter Cheshvan') as there are no special holidays or themes [ S'deih Chemed, Ma'areches Chasan V’Kalah 23]. So, how are we supposed to musically customize our Kiddush HaChodesh and Halleil this month? At least 6 ideas and demos can be found here.

The Parsha and the Daf meet again this Hoshana Rabbah, as Rebbi Yehudah HaNasi compares himself to Moshe Rabbeinu citing a Pasuk from V'Zos HaBrachah. Was this a bold comparison? Did Rebbi Yehudah HaNasi truly crave such honor? And are Hakafos a display of Bitul Torah?

Why does Moshe refer to himself in third person? Why does he refer to us as 'Kehilas Yaakov' and not 'Am Yisrael'? Why must we teach our kids this Pasuk? Why is the Torah compared to a Na'arah HaMe'orasah ('betrothed' young girl) and not a full-fledged wife?

When the song appeared on social media, that was one thing. But, when it appeared last week in Selichos and again in Rashi in this week's Parsha, I could no longer ignore the topic. What is this song about and what is the Torah response to its recent explosion on social media?

It is the most famous Pasuk in our Parsha, but what does it mean? To whom was Moshe talking when he said it? How many several Halachos do we learn from this Pasuk?

The Torah doesn’t disclose a location. But, the M'forshim do. Did Moshe walk over to the Parsha Pardeis? Find out here.

What does it mean to display Rachamim B'Din? With the return of Inyana D'Yomi, we find an incredible connection between the Yomim Nora'im and the perfectly placed Daf discussing the seemingly unrelated legal ruling of R' Akiva.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration for Rosh HaShannah.

Why does Moshe Rabbeinu state the obvious? Was there a reason to assume that the people weren't standing?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Nitzavim and Selichos.

Who is the Torah describing in the final curse of Har Eival and Har Gerizim?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshiyos Ki Seitzei and Ki Savo, and the pursuit of happiness.

Why does there have to be a 'Hated Wife'? Is she really hated? WHY is she hated? Or why is she described as 'hated'? Who exactly hates her? Why not just divorce her? Who really is this 'Hated Wife'? While we're here, did Yaakov Avinu violate the rules of firstborn/Pi Shnayim?

What was written in the King's Torah Scroll? Why did he need one? Where did he keep it? Is there a difference between the King's Torah and his Torah scroll?

I know that this has been on everybody's mind. But, I've got you covered. Rashi in this week's Parsha quotes the answer right out of last week's Daf.

On Rosh Chodesh Elul, our Daf clues us in on the meaning of one of the profound Piyutim of our Yomim Nora’im Davening.

Blessing or curse. Which do you prefer? Do I have to ask? If it's so obvious, why do both choices exist? Why would Hashem avail us to the curse option? Why do curses exist? Why does evil even exist? Might there actually be a 'good' reason for 'evil'?

The Daf gives this past week's Parsha a shout-out, providing us spiritual food for thought. What is the connection between Mann and marriage? What does the Mann teach us about marriage?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration for Parshas Eikev and Chodesh Elul.

What's the 'one thing' Hashem asks of us? Is it one thing or is it really more than one thing? What about the 613 things He's already asking us for? And is this one itty-bitty thing so itty-bitty? Why does Moshe seem to pretend that it is?

What does it mean to ask for a favor? What is the precise meaning of Va'Es'chanan? Why did Moshe Rabbeinu choose that word to describe his Tefilah? Was it the appropriate Tefilah? Was the Tefilah successful or not? Should we model our Tefilos after this one?