Or HaMeir

Zev Wolf of Zhitomyr, known as the Or HaMeir (Light of the Enlightened), was an 18th-century Hasidic master active in Ukraine, particularly in Polnoye. A prominent figure in early Hasidic thought, he was deeply influenced by the Ba'al Shem Tov and became a noted preacher and spiritual guide. Or HaMeir was known for his mystical interpretations of Torah and his ability to move hearts through homiletic teaching. He authored responsa and sermons that blended Kabbalistic insight with practical ethics. His influence extended through his students, and he remained a respected voice in the consolidation of Hasidic thought during a formative period. He passed away in 1798.