The DataBeis with Rabbi Yehoshua Eisenberg

A broad overview and demo of the Nusach for Simchas Torah Ma'ariv and Shacharis with some appropriate song suggestions (fast and slow) for the Davening pieces (this is NOT a Hakafos Playlist). Among them, we will give special attention to what is simultaneously one of the most popular, and yet one of the little known Simchas Torah tunes. Which tune am I referring to? Stay tuned!

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas V'Zos HaBrachah and Simchas Torah.

A panoramic view of Parshas V'Zos HaBrachah with a focus on the following questions: ● 1 Sheivet is absent from the Bircas Moshe. Who and why? ● What are Moshe's last words in the Torah? When you locate them, what do they mean? ● Why is Moshe Rabbeinu eulogized in the Torah? Granted, if anyone deserved it, he did. But, is this the place for it? What is the takeaway and take-home point of the Torah...

A workshop going through the meaning, Nusach, and potentially powerful song choices for Tefilas Geshem.

A workshop on the most confusing, inconsistent, unpredictable and complex Davening of the year, Hoshana Rabbah Davening. The Nusach, both in tune and text, features a staggering hybrid of Chol, Yom Tov, Yomim Nora’im, and even Ne'ilah themes! Why is the Davening so inconsistent? While we address that question, we will use the guide provided by Tikun Tefilah to walk through this complicated Davenin...

A workshop to assist you with advice and song choices for Halleil and other musical opportunities throughout the week of Succos including Hoshanos/Shabbos Chol HaMo'eid/Sh'mini Atzeres.

• That awkward moment when your neighbor or that staffer at the airport asks you what the palm tree and lemon are for and you have no clue what to answer... • That awkward moment when you shake the same palm tree and lemon with enthusiasm but have no clue why... • That awkward moment when you're marching around the Shul with that palm tree and lemon because everyone else is doing it, but no one ca...

A panoramic view of Parshas Ha'azinu with a focus on the following questions: ● What is the point of Shiras Ha'azinu? Is it supposed to be hopeful and encouraging? That is the impression you get from Parshas Vayeilech. But, when you read Ha'azinu, the message and meaning appear to be overwhelmingly negative... That in mind, what is the message and meaning of Ha'azinu? Is there an order or structur...

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Ha'azinu with a review of Yomim Nora’im.

An overview of the Yom Kippur Machzor which will simplify the otherwise complex Davening and address these basic questions about the themes of the Davening: ● Kol Nidrei is an awkward intro to Yom Kippur. The haunting melody sets the solemn tone well, but the legal nullification of vows does not seem to fit its tune. Moreover, it is kind of strange that rather than making real life commitments and...

Ne'ilah. Enough said.

The long awaited workshop on the Seder Avodah of Yom Kippur Musaf through Eileh Ezkerah to the end. Here, we cover both the complicated Nusach and several powerful tune options all the way through the end of this Davening.

A workshop on the Hineni as well as part 1 of the Chazaras HaShatz for Yom Kippur Musaf which covers several powerful Piyutim including U'Nesaneh Tokef, Kedushah, Aleinu, and Ochilah (and ends right before the Seder HaAvodas Yom HaKippurim which will be covered in Part 2).

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayeilech.

A panoramic view of Parshas Vayeilech with a focus on the following questions: ● The Parsha begins, 'Vayeilech Moshe'-'And Moshe went,' but never discloses WHERE Moshe went. Where was he going? ● What exactly is Hak'heil? Why does Moshe leave this Mitzvah topic for one of his final speeches?

A workshop filled with Nusach, song choices, tips and strategies for all the pieces, Tefilos and Selichos exclusive to Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur night.

An abridged run-through of the Nusach for Yom Kippur Minchah (somewhat 'controversial'), explanations of the powerful Piyutim, and one particularly awesome 'must-use' song recommendation that I can't recommend more.

Were you taught to throw bread to the fish for Tashlich? Did you know that there are Halachic issues with this Minhag? I hope you can be Mochel me if I ruin Tashlich for you. But, if you give me a chance, in place of our elementary conception of the ancient custom, I'll offer you something much deeper than the blue sea.

A panoramic view of Parshas Nitzavim with a focus on the following questions. ● 'This Mitzvah is not far from you'--which Mitzvah? Ramban says: Teshuvah. Everyone else and an explicit Gemara says that the Pasuk is referring to the Torah at large! How are we supposed to understand this odd 'Machlokes'? ● Why does Moshe need to say 'choose life'? Isn't it obvious?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on the Yomim Nora'im and Parshas Nitzavim.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Nitzavim.

A workshop on the Chazaras HaShatz for Yom Kippur Shacharis which includes explanations of the Davening, song/tune suggestions and, as always, demos.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Ki Savo.

A panoramic view of Parshas Ki Savo with a focus on the following questions: ● Why did the nation need to enter a new Bris at Har Eival and Har Gerizim? What was wrong with the old one? ● Why did the B'nei Yisrael need to hear a 2nd Tochachah? What does this one add to the first one?

What exactly is the difference between Tzedakah & Chessed? Are they 2 different Mitzvos? Are they just 2 sides of the same coin? (No pun intended.) Which one is greater?