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Parshas Chukas- Wielding the Yetzer's Secret Weapon

Why did Hashem orchestrate punishment through snakes? What's the deeper significance of a copper serpent on a pole? How can we use the strategy of the Yetzer Hara to our advantage? How can this be a HUGE turnaround in our Spiritual growth? This week's Parshah takes us on a journey from complaints in the desert to profound lessons about perception and teshuvah. Uncover the power of this secret weapon and learn how great Tzaddikim harnessed this tool for spiritual elevation. From mon to modern-day missiles, see how seemingly unrelated stories weave together to reveal divine guidance.

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