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February 15, 2012 | 3:07 pm

Matisyahu Beard.0: the Jewish reggae star is bringing the beard back

Posted by Brad A. Greenberg

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Matisyahu and son, via his Twitter.

It’s been years since Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu was Lubavitch. And in December he dropped the Chasidic label, too. That came with a clear symbolic act: he shaved his glorious beard.

At the time he said:

I felt that in order to become a good person I needed rules—lots of them—or else I would somehow fall apart.  I am reclaiming myself.  Trusting my goodness and my divine mission

Fans were concerned that this was an indication of personal spiritual struggles. Maybe they’ll take peace in this news: Matisyahu is bringing the beard back. That much can be seen from the image (right) that he tweeted.

So why the change of heart? Did Matisyahu just need a change of pace? Or is he indicating another spiritual shift?

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First time I come here and very please to visit. I appreciate your approach as well! This is so crucial line for me “I am reclaiming myself.  Trusting my goodness and my divine mission”. Thanks!

Comment by Alicia Edwin on 2/16/12 at 12:38 am

I don’t know about the beard, but my daughter is super excited to see him perform in Los Angeles next month!

Comment by Alef Bet Jewelry on 2/20/12 at 9:11 am

Good thing his beard is back. My wife forbids me to shave it of and I don’t even want to. Avraham had one for sure, the others too, so be proud of it. It’s not that people without are not accepted, no way. Advice for Matis, it stands cool, no need to let it grow large, but never do glatt on the face again, that’s also my wifes opinion smile Shalom!

Comment by Jan R. on 3/09/12 at 1:39 pm

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