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Atchalta De'Geulah

So, imagine you're playing with your toys in your room but suddenly your mom calls you from the kitchen saying she has a nice surprise for you. You run to the kitchen, excited to know what it is, and your mom tells you she got you a new toy you've been wanting for so long! You are so happy and excited that you start jumping up and down.

Now, let's think bigger. for a long time, many Jewish people have been waiting for a special time when the world will become a better and happier place, and something really amazing will happen: the world will become a place with no more sadness, pain or bad things. This special time is called the "Messianic Era" or the "Time of Redemption." This is when Atchalta De'Geulah happens!

Atchalta De'Geulah means "the beginning of redemption" in Hebrew. It refers to the first steps taken towards the coming of the Messiah, who will help the world become a better place. It's like when you start putting together the pieces of a puzzle, the first piece may seem small, but it's actually very important because without it, you can never finish the puzzle.

So, when people say "Atchalta De'Geulah," they are talking about those first few steps that we are taking towards making the world a better place, and getting closer to the time of redemption. It's like when your mom tells you she got you the new toy you've been asking for, that's the first step towards happiness, but there's still more work to be done, like opening the toy and playing with it.

Overall, Atchalta De'Geulah is a special time when we celebrate the beginning of the world becoming a happier and better place.