In this solo episode, we explore the deeper reasons behind the fast of Asar B'Teves as well as the fascinating origins of the non-Jewish holidays that occur this time of year. We show a surprising connection and theme that emerges. Here are links to two other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Energy of the Jewish Months (3): Month of Teves, the Goat, and the Meaning behind the Fast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shlomo-buxbaum7/episodes/Energy-of-the-Jewish-Months-3-Month-of-Teves--the-Goat--and-the-Meaning-behind-the-Fast-e1bhc4o Kabbalah of the Hebrew Alphabet 1: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shlomo-buxbaum7/episodes/Kabbalah-of-the-Hebrew-Alphabet-1-eligsq Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels: Facebook: @shlomobuxbaum Instagram: @shlomobuxbaum YouTube: TheLevExperience Pick up a copy of Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum's second book, "The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs". You can order a copy on Amazon, in your local Jewish bookstore, or right here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levx.org/event/the-four-elements-of-freedom⁠