Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu shaves beard, says he no longer needs lots of religious rules
By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 6:11 PM
NEW YORK New York City-based Hasidic reggae superstar Matisyahu (ma-tis-YAH-hoo) is on a new religious path, but its unclear which one.
The Jewish singer shaved off his beard and posted the bare-faced photos Tuesday on Twitter. He says on his website he once felt the need for lots of religious rules so he wouldnt fall apart. Now he says hes reclaiming himself.
But its unclear whether hes leaving Orthodoxy. He says hes still going to synagogue each day.
His spokeswoman says he isnt giving interviews.
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