Rabbi Meir of Brody (Bród) was a prominent 18th-century Chasidic Rebbe. He was born around 1742 and passed away in 1815. Rabbi Meir was one of the early leaders of the Hasidic movement and is known for his charismatic leadership and influential teachings. He was a close associate and follower of the Baal Shem Tov, and is often regarded as one of the "greats" of the early Chasidic leaders.

In Brody, a city in modern-day Ukraine, Rabbi Meir established a significant Hasidic presence. The city became known as a center for Chasidic learning and practice, in large part due to Rabbi Meir's influence. He also served as the Av Beis Din in Brody.[1] While not as prolific a writer as some of his contemporaries, Rabbi Meir's teachings were often transmitted orally and were later recorded by his disciples and followers. Haskamos He wrote a Haskama for Likutey Moharan which is printed at the beginning of the Sefer. Signed on 25th of Shevat 5568 (February 6, 1808) in the city of Brody.[1] He mentions that he had already made a personal resolution to refrain from giving additional Haskamot for new sefarim, but for Rebbe Nachman he made an exception.[1]

[1] Hakdamos of Likutey Moharan