The DataBeis with Rabbi Yehoshua Eisenberg

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Nasso.

'קָרְבָּנ֞וֹ קַֽעֲרַת־כֶּ֣סֶף אַחַ֗ת שְׁלשִׁ֣ים וּמֵאָה֘ מִשְׁקָלָהּ֒...'   We know this Leining by heart and can easily complete the sequence. But, do we JUST parrot it or can we actually describe the Korbanos of the Nesi'im in our own words? Do we know just how many animals were 'harmed' in the making of these tributes? Was their sacrifice important? Do we know why these animals all matter?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Shavuos.

Does 'Degel' literally mean flag or does it actually mean something else? And what were the 'signs' on these Degalim? That depends on hich perspective of Pardeis you're looking from.

Yes, Shavuos is Z'man Matan Toraseinu, but you will hardly find such as a hint to this theme in the Chumash (Check Mishpatim, Ki Sisa, Emor, Pinchas, Re'eih). That said... ● Where is Z'man Matan Toraseinu? If that is not the primary significance of Shavuos, then what is? Why ISN'T Matan Torah 'of the essence'? ● How is Matan Torah relevant to whatever that other theme is? ● What is the meaning of...

Do you normally Daven Nusach Ashkenaz? How familiar are you with Nusach Sefard? How comfortable are you with Davening Nusach Sefard for the Amud? Have you ever been asked to do that? Are you ready to sing 'Kesser'? Here, we will provide some tips and demos to help you adapt your Shabbos tunes to the slightly different (and in some cases, very different) text of Nusach Sefard.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration for Parshas B'Chukosai.

What should one learn on Leil Shavuos (Shavuos night)? What should one learn in general? Whatever you want? Is there a list of priorities? What exactly is Tikun Leil Shavuos? How can we make it most productive?

Davening on Shavuos Morning can be difficult for everyone, Chazan and Kehilah alike. What do you do if you're asked to lead? Do you rush through Halleil? Do you sing at all? How much? Which tunes? Can this challenging Davening slot be done to everyone's satisfaction?

What an incredibly loaded Pasuk! I can't think of another way to sell this one. At the end of the Tochachah, Hashem says He will remember His covenants with the Avos. Sounds pretty basic. But, only without Pardeis. Open this link and have your mind blown.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration for Lag Ba'Omer and Parshas B'Har.

Sh'mitah means to 'leave alone' the land. But, what does 'Yovel' mean? What does 'D'ror' mean? What does Yovel proclaim?

Sure, you know Nusach. But, what do you do when slip into the wrong Nusach? Suppose it's Shabbos, but you mistakenly ended Kedushah with the Rosh Chodesh/Shalosh Regalim tune? How do you recover? How do you ensure that you won't make those mistakes? Are you prepared to transition in and out of any Nusach, whether Shabbos, Shalosh Regalim, or Yomim Nora'im?

דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ קָדְמָה לַתּוֹרָה What exactly do these words mean? What is the source of this famous expression? How are they relevant to Sefiras HaOmer and everyday? We will explore their origin, the startling story of R' Yanai and the well-dressed ignoramus.

Is Shabbos a Yom Tov? Why does the Torah begin the list of Moadim with Shabbos? What is the difference between Shabbos and Yom Tov? Why can we cook on Yom Tov and not on Shabbos? Ready for a jaw-dropping Remez from the Gra?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Kedoshim.

We should be holy because Hashem said so, right? Say no more! Except Hashem Himself says more and gives a reason. What is that reason? What does it mean? Still a dumb question? Either way, let's answer it.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Acharei Mos.

Who or what is Azazel and why do we offer a Korban to it? It Avodah Zarah? How was it the original scapegoat?

Why read Shir HaShirim on Pesach? How does the tune go again? Any good Shir HaShirim song choices for a Chazzan?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Pesach, Bitul Chameitz.

Why is Maggid so long? Why is Maggid mostly instructions? Are we supposed to be engaged for every dragging word of Arami Oveid Avi? Do we expect the kids to be?      In this sequel Shiur to last year's Pesach Panorama, we will explore a new perspective on Maggid that will blow your mind. With the Chiddush of R' Yosef Tzvi Rimon, you will not only be able to follow Maggid b...

You think the answer is obvious because you've read the Haggadah before. But, what if I told you that 'Pesach' existed before Makkas Bechoros (even if ever so slightly)? And what about that Rashi in Bo which you never noticed? Never noticed it, right? Of course not--it's the one you that have never noticed. While we are here, what does the word 'Pesach' actually mean?

▪︎ Have you ever noticed how we search the house for Chameitz, and then for Matzah? Coincidence? ▪︎ Is there a connection between Bayis HaMenuga and Bedikas Chameitz? ▪︎ Might Pesach be the Antidote to Lashon HaRa? How so?

What is or 'will be' the 'Torah of the Metzora'? In other words: (1) What does the Torah mean that it 'will be'? And (2) what even is the 'Torah Metzora'?