matisyahu Archives – Jewish Journal

For Matisyahu, no beard, no entry

Jewish Journal January 29, 2013

Since Matisyahu shaved his beard last year, the former Chasidic reggae musician has been suffering all sorts of blowback.

Catching up with Matisyahu (and his beard)

Ryan Torok March 1, 2012

Like many artists, Matisyahu resists personal praise. Instead, the 32-year-old singer saves it for others — and his music. He described Youssoupha Sidibe, a musician he performs with, as “a very spiritual being … a very incredible musician,” and said their music was “next level” in a Tweet that linked to a recording of their recent jam.

Apres le beard: Matisyahu takes the stage in Boulder

Jewish Journal December 19, 2011

When Matisyahu, the 32-year-old Chasidic reggae superstar, appeared onstage for the first time since shaving his trademark beard, no one in the audience at the Boulder Theater seemed surprised.

On Matisyahu’s beard

Jewish Journal December 19, 2011

On Tuesday, December 13, Chassidic reggae-star Matisyahu Tweeted: This morning I posted a photo of myself on Twitter. No more Chassidic reggae superstar.

‘Rabbi, Matisyahu shaved off his beard! Should I shave off mine?’

Jewish Journal December 15, 2011

As if the Jewish world doesn’t have enough problems with Iran on the brink of starting a nuclear war and the radical Muslim Brotherhood making gains in Egypt\’s phased elections.

Bigger than the beard, Matisyahu move marks ongoing spiritual journey

Jewish Journal December 13, 2011

The world\’s most famous Chasidic Jew has shaved his beard. With a declaration Tuesday morning that he was \”reclaiming\” himself, Jewish music star Matisyahu — a.k.a. Matthew Miller — shaved his signature beard and wrote, \”No more Chassidic reggae superstar.\”