Zvi Bielski was a notable figure during World War II, known for his leadership in the Jewish resistance movement in Belarus. He was born in 1917 and became a key member of the Bielski partisans, a group that helped save Jewish lives by providing shelter and support to those escaping the Nazi regime. The Bielski partisans operated in the forests of Narew, where they conducted guerrilla warfare against the Nazis while also focusing on rescuing Jews. Zvi's efforts contributed to the survival of over a thousand Jews, making him a significant figure in the history of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.