The DataBeis with Rabbi Yehoshua Eisenberg

The Torah tells us that Moshe Rabbeinu was 'good.' What does that mean? We'll suggest several possibilities spanning all levels of פרד''ס.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Shemos.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayechi.

Yaakov Avinu could have simply stated that Rochel Imeinu died. However, he specified, 'Meisah Alai Rochel' [Bereishis 48:7], literally, 'Rochel died on me.' What exactly did he mean by that? *Correction: 'Olai' is spelled Ayin-Lamed-Yud.

What did Chazal mean by this cryptic statement? The Chumash describes his death. Is someone 'lying' here? The M'forshim and another critical look at this Gemara will enlighten us and change our outlook.

Why is Mizmor L'Dovid said at Shaleshudos/Shabbos meals? What is it about? What tune(s) should I use? Shaleshudos Series - Part I: https://jewishpodcasts.fm/thedatabeis/25684

A few musical gems for Shabbos, Parshas Vayigash.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration for Parshas Vayigash.

Vayigash begins with a bang, high energy and emotion. But then, the temperature lowers quickly... or so it seems. It's quiet... too quiet. There is an ominous aura in the second half of Vayigash and the last Pasuk in the Parsha takes it home. We will look at it with our Pardeis glasses and be enlightened to some important Hashkafos and timeless tactics for life.

Why do we base our recitation of 'V'Sein Tal U'Matar' on the secular date of December 4/5th? (A synopsis of a Shiur from my Rebbi, R' Yonason Sacks Shlita)

In part I, we saw two Gemaros that identified a correlation between ugliness and Torah scholarship. Here, we will study that relationship further as we investigate another incredibly strange Gemara about the Tana who called a man ugly, seemingly for no reason at all...except that he was ugly. Part I: https://jewishpodcasts.fm/thedatabeis/26746

'Vayehi Mikeitz Sh'nasayim Yomim' indicates that the opening story in the Sidrah took place at the end of some two-year period. Literally, 'And it was at the end of a two-year period.' But, two years from when? Moreover, how many years did Yosef spend in prison? Was it 2 years or much longer? These two questions meet in the Midrashim and the M'forshim and will be addressed in another dimension we...

An explanation of HaNeiros Hallalu with demos for a couple of the classical tunes, +1 surprising bonus tune.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayeishev.

• Does being ugly help one's learning? (I can try my best to explain it...) • Chazal teach that 'Yosef 'is Mechayeiv' (obligates) the Rasha'--but, does he? Wasn't he 'Yosef HaTzaddik,' son of the Tzaddik HaDor? How does HE obligate the Rasha? Because he was handsome? Shouldn't the Gemara then say that 'Yosef obligates the Handsome'? Join me as we investigate 2 Incredible Gemaros which address the...

What is objectively the single most important part of Davening to sing? The answer can be found, black on white, in Shulchan Aruch 51:9. The answer might not be intuitive and, ironically, the piece is recited at the most inconvenient time for singing. Which Tefilah is that? Why must we sing it? While the world is celebrating Thanksgiving (hint hint), we will answer that question and even provide a...

When describing the pit which Yosef was thrown into, the Torah elaborates: 'V'HaBor Reik Ein Bo Mayim'-'And the pit was empty; there was no water in it' [Bereishis 37:24].      The famous question is why the Torah saw value in emphasizing that the pit had no water if it already told us that the pit was empty. Chazal famously suggest that, indeed, the pit was really only empty from water, but maybe...

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayeishev.

We encounter a lot of angels in Scripture, especially in Sefer Bereishis. But, what are they? Are they actual beings who can be interacted with or are they just prophetic visions? Join me as we investigate a heated Machlokes Rishonim.

Another Parsha edition of Ba'al Tefilah Workshop with a few perfect tunes for several spots in Davening this Shabbos, Parshas Vayishlach. 1 of them definitely is a must-use song. Find out which one and where to fit it here.

Vayishlach tells a story that simply cannot be explained with only a Pashut P'shat. Why did the Angel strike Yaakov specifically in his Kaf HaYerech/Gid HaNasheh?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayishlach.

Was Eisav destined to be a Rasha? Presumably not. But, how do we account for his yearning to go to the Beis Avodah Zarah? And what would an 'Eisav HaTzaddik' looked like? Could Eisav Dodeinu have ever been an Eisav Avinu? Would he have married Leah (or Rochel)? Join me and my brothers R' Daniel and R' Mendy as we explore several alternative paths for Eisav that could have been on the long awaited...

Riddle: There are a few people whom Chazal consider to be dead even though they are alive. 3 of them appear in Rashi all in one Parsha! 1. Which Parsha is it? 2. Who are the 3 individuals? 3. What do we learn from their 'living deaths'?

The most famous dream in the Torah is bound to be laiden with meaning. And since Yaakov's Ladder was a dream, even the Pashut P'shat has to go further than just the manifest content to explain it. What does Yaakov's Ladder symbolize? Enter the Pardeis with me to find out.