The DataBeis with Rabbi Yehoshua Eisenberg

Did you know that the one who sings at the Chupah is referred to as a "Chazan"? And if you look closely at what exactly he sings, I would say that he is also a Ba'al Tefilah. If so, what is the Tefilah for? What is his Kavanah? In this workshop, we're going to discuss that, offer some tips, and of course, provide some demos.

Does Kiddush Levanah not look or feel like moon-worship? If it's not that, what exactly is it? Why do we do it? And why, during Kiddush Levanah, do we (1) greet people "Shalom Aleichem," (2) sing "Siman Tov U'Mazel Tov"/"Dovid Melech Yisrael," and (3) break into dancing? In this session, we will visit the sources of Kiddush Levanah in the Gemara, Rishonim, and the Shulchan Aruch, and hopefully ans...

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Va'Eira and Bo.

A panoramic view of Parshas Va'Eira with a focus on the following questions: ● Did Hashem remove/withhold Pharaoh's free choice? Is that fair? Why does Hashem harden Pharaoh's heart anyway? 🖤⛏️ ● Were all of the Makkos really necessary? Why not just kill Egypt with 1 plague or begin with just Choshech and let everyone escape? 🤔💡 ● Why would Hashem instruct Moshe & Aharon to perform wonders...

A workshop for Davening that is relevant at least 6 days a week. I believe that having command over the Nusach for weekday Shmoneh Esreih and the end of Shacharis is not only empowering for the Ba'al Tefilah, but for the Kehilah he represents. This one takes practice, but the reward might be as great as the removal of 70 years of evil decrees.

Parsha HaShavuah & Daf Yomi unite as, today (Pesachim 53), both discuss Makkas Tzefardei'a, the Plague of Frogs! The Gemara oddly suggests that Chananya, Mishael, and Azaryah seemingly "Poskined" a Halachah for themselves based on the self-sacrifice of the frogs and volunteered their lives instead of bowing to a statue. Inspiring maybe, but also VERY STRANGE! They ruled based on frogs?! Could they...

It's an early morning weekday Rosh Chodesh Davening and they asked you to Daven Halleil. Can Halleil be both fast and nice? I think so. Here are some important tips and ideas to help you lead a Halleil that is both moving AND moving! 😉

From Shemos through Mishpatim is a period known in Kabbalah as Shovavim. What is Shovavim and how do we apply it? Is it just an acronym or is it something more?

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Va'Eira.

Do you yearn for Moshiach? Are you sure? How do you know? Who or what even is Moshiach? Based on a request from listeners like you, we embark on a an important journey to understand what Moshiach is and what it means to yearn for Moshiach, based on the words of the Rambam, Book of Judges, Laws of Kings, Chapters 11-12. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1: https://jewishpodcasts.fm/thedat...

A panoramic view of Parshas Shemos with a focus on the following questions: ● Was the Exodus just one big set-up? It seems that our relationship with Hashem today is premised on the Exodus. Because of the Exodus, we are forever bound by His Torah. Hashem rescued us, yes, but then again, He seems to have also plotted out our subjugation back at the Bris Bein HaBisarim. If true, Hashem is not only o...

In this workshop, we revisit Kiddush HaChodesh with a full demo, customized for the month of Shevat. (Our original Kiddush HaChodesh session provided the Nusach and an overview of tune options for any month of the year with some demos. https://jewishpodcasts.fm/thedatabeis/3856)

Do you yearn for Moshiach? Are you sure? How do you know? Who or what even is Moshiach? Based on a request from listeners like you, we embark on a an important journey to understand what Moshiach is and what it means to yearn for Moshiach, based on the words of the Rambam, Book of Judges, Laws of Kings, Chapters 11-12. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

What is so "controversial" about the Nusach for Shabbos Minchah? Although we all know the traditional tune for Shabbos Minchah, what most people do not know is at which parts of Shabbos Minchah the tune is used and at which parts it is not. Here, we'll discuss the accurate Nusach for Shabbos Minchah and I'll share my best "hybrid" demo of the Davening.

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Shemos.

Why was Moshe Rabbeinu selected to be Hashem's messenger and redeemer of the B'nei Yisrael? What made him the one? Was he merely born and bred for the job? Did he have any choice in the matter? Were there alternatives to Moshe Rabbeinu? Join me and my brothers R' Daniel and R' Mendy in the second and much anticipated Parsha Panel as we discuss the origins of the greatest prophet, leader, and human...

Well, can she? So, in Parshas Shemos, Moshe Rabbeinu's wife Tziporah performs a Bris Milah on their son... or does she? Also, beyond biology, why didn't Hashem enable women to perform this Mitzvah of Bris Milah on themselves? In this Real-Talk Torah, we'll review some of the sources and talk some Halachah and Hashkafah on the matter (speak to your local Orthodox Rav for practical Halachah).

A few more minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayechi and a timely message for the end of 2020.

A panoramic view of Parshas Vayechi with a focus on the following question: Vayechi revolves around the final meetings between Yaakov and his sons. That's *3 meetings* to be exact. Besides for meeting with the whole family, he had 2 private meetings with Yosef first. Did you ever notice that? Believe it or not, the Torah presents *2 separate* meetings that Yaakov had with Yosef. Why 2? The first t...

How pretentious could one be to try to tell you what to learn from this turbulent year? Shouldn't one be more humble? We'll talk about that!

In this Parsha Edition of Ba'al Tefilah Workshop, I present you a Playlist of all of the amazing songs that appear in or are deeply connected to Parshas Vayechi and even suggest recommendations for placement of these tunes.

Believe it or not, Pesukei D'Zimrah has a Nusach, and even on a weekday. In this session, we'll dabble in the Nusach of Pesukei D'Zimrah of both Shabbos and of weekday.

The Ayin HaRa or the Evil Eye is a prominent feature of Yaakov's blessings upon Yosef HaTzaddik and his child Efrayim and Menasheh. The Gemara in Brachos 20 discusses this subject as it pertains to Yosef's family. The question is: What is Ayin HaRa and do we believe in it? Is it similar to or different from bogus superstition? Are we allowed to believe in such a thing? Join us here as we discuss t...

A few minutes of Mussar and inspiration on Parshas Vayechi.