Rabbi Meir Elkabas

Type of wearer: Mashpia, Radzyn

Affiliation: Breslov, Charedi

Rabbi Meir Elkabas isn’t just a teacher—he’s someone who lives the teachings. If you’ve ever stumbled across one of his shiurim online or heard him speak in person, you’ll know what I mean. There’s an honesty in the way he shares Rebbe Nachman’s words, not from a distant pedestal, but from a place of personal connection and experience.

A regular contributor on Breslov.org, Rabbi Elkabas offers a steady stream of classes, articles, and video content. These aren’t just theoretical talks—they’re tools. He breaks down the sometimes hard-to-grasp ideas of Breslov into something you can actually carry with you through the day. Whether he’s speaking about hisbodedus—that quiet, personal time with Hashem—or finding simcha even when things look bleak, it never feels abstract. It feels real.

And maybe that’s what makes him stand out. He doesn’t just teach Breslov; he brings it down to earth. I’ve heard people say after watching one of his classes, “Hey, that actually helped me get through my week.” That’s no small thing.

One of the principles he talks about often is giving yourself another shot. Breslov doesn’t believe in writing anyone off, and neither does Rabbi Elkabas. His shiurim are full of hope, of reminding you that today—even right now—you can start fresh.

A lesser-known detail? He proudly wears Techeiles on his tzitzis. And not just quietly. It’s visible, deliberate. In a time when Techeiles is still the subject of passionate debate in both halachic and hashkafic circles, Rabbi Elkabas’s choice says something. It’s not just about the thread; it’s about his whole approach to mitzvos—personal, thoughtful, and unafraid to stand out.

He once shared that wearing Techeiles reminded him daily of the sea, the sky, and ultimately, Hashem’s throne of glory. That kind of perspective isn’t something you just read in a sefer—it comes from someone who thinks deeply about how mitzvos play out in everyday life.

At the heart of everything he teaches is a call for joy. Not a naive happiness, but a resilient simcha. The kind that comes from working on yourself, facing the ups and downs, and choosing to keep moving forward anyway. You’ll hear him quote often: “It’s a big mitzvah to always be b’simcha.” And when he says it, you believe he means it.

Through his teaching, his example, and yes, even the visual statement of those blue threads swaying from his tzitzis, Rabbi Meir Elkabas brings something rare to the table: spiritual sincerity without the fluff. He’s approachable, grounded, and driven by a deep inner truth that’s contagious to everyone around him.

If you’re looking for a teacher who makes big ideas feel personal—and who leads by example—you’ll want to hear more from Rabbi Elkabas.