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Meshuchrarim

Ok kiddo, have you ever heard of the word meshuchrarim? It's a fancy word that means people who have been enslaved or held captive.

Imagine you have a toy that you really love and someone takes it away from you and won't give it back. You would feel sad and captive, right? Well, meshuchrarim are people who feel the same way but with their whole lives.

In some countries or at certain times in history, some people were taken against their will and forced to work without getting paid or having any rights. They were not free to make their own choices and live the way they wanted. This is very unfair and cruel!

Fortunately, many people have worked really hard to end slavery and help those who have been held captive to regain their freedom. We should always remember that everyone deserves to be free and live with respect and dignity.
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