Why Isn't It Called Mar Teves??

Everyone knows Maresman is the [music] bitter month of the Jewish year. Why? Because there are no yum. There's no celebrations in it. There's [music] no joy, just emptiness. But what about tes? There's no yum in tes. So shouldn't tase be a bitter month also? Shouldn't we call it mares? The answer is that it's not about the lack of y. It's about the lack of moments of connection to [music] hashem. Nothing. No spark. Quiet. There's a [music] fast day. There's a chance, a powerful opportunity to reflect, to connect, to grow. That's the real difference. So don't mourn Tavves. It's a chance to ignite your [music] soul. Tavves isn't bitter. It's a chance to pause and reflect and connect. Has emptiness. Tavves has opportunity. Don't waste it.