Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12−11:25)

This week’s Torah portion is called Eikev, and it covers Deuteronomy 7:12 to 11:25. The name Eikev translates to “because” or “as a consequence of.” Much of its message is about the cause-and-effect relationship between Israel’s obedience and God’s blessings and her disobedience and God’s curses. The portion starts: “If you pay attention to these…

Red Alert: The Israel Genocide Delusion

This week’s episode of The Red Alert Report features Dr. Gerald McDermott discussing his recent Christian Post article, co-authored with Dr. A.J. Nolte and Dr. Jules Gomes: “The Israel Genocide Delusion of the Church of England.” Join us to unpack the Church of England’s controversial General Synod vote that accused Israel of genocide and settler…

Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11)

This week’s Torah portion covers Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11. It is called Va’etchanan, which translates to “I pleaded,” because it begins with Moses pleading with God for permission to cross the Jordan River. Deuteronomy 3:22–25 records Moses saying: At that time, I pleaded with the Lord: “Sovereign Lord, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand.…

Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2–36:13)

This week’s Torah portion covers Numbers 30:2–36:13. The double reading portion of Matot-Masei brings the book of Numbers to its end. Positioned on the plains of Moab, the Israelites stand at the threshold of the Promised Land. This final section functions as a bridge between the wandering generation and the conquest generation. Through legal stipulations,…