Rabbi Meir Shapiro was a prominent Jewish scholar and leader born in 1887 in Tarnów, Poland. He is best known for founding the Yeshiva Chachmei Lublin, which was one of the first institutions to combine traditional Jewish learning with modern educational methods. Rabbi Shapiro played a significant role in the development of Jewish education in the early 20th century. In addition to his educational contributions, Rabbi Shapiro is famous for introducing the concept of Daf Yomi, a daily study program of the Talmud. This initiative encourages Jews worldwide to study a page of the Talmud each day, fostering a sense of community and shared learning among participants.