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Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh refers to Rabbi Chaim ben Moshe ibn Attar (1696–1743), one of the greatest Torah sages of the last few centuries. Here's a clear, respectful overview: Who he was A towering Torah scholar, Kabbalist, and halachic authority Born in Salé, Morocco, later lived in Italy, and finally settled in Eretz Yisrael Passed away in Jerusalem, where he is buried Why he is called "Ohr HaChaim" Named after his famous Torah commentary "Ohr HaChaim" on the Chumash Because of the holiness and depth of the work, he himself became known by the name of the sefer "Ohr HaChaim" means "The Light of Life" What makes him unique His commentary blends: Pshat (simple meaning) Remez and Drash Deep Kabbalah, rooted in holiness and precision His words are known for purity, fire, love of Israel, and clarity Many Gedolei Yisrael said his Torah was written with Ruach HaKodesh How ...