Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on October 10, 2014

In 2011, Hasidic rapper Matisyahu cut off his distinctive locks and beard, biblical requirements of his religion, and posted a photo of his new clean-shaven look online. No more (Hasidic) reggae superstar, the caption read. The Internet lost itsmind.

Matisyahu (real name Matthew Miller) is best known for incorporating his strict Hasidic beliefs into his music, and such a dramatic change in appearance suggested that perhaps he had abandoned his faith. Although he still identifies as Jewish, Matisyahu says his belief system has evolved beyond the strictures he initially set for himself, and that its too complicated for

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Matthew Paul Miller, aka Matisyahu, will perform Saturday night at the KnittingFactory. (Full-size photo)

With Radical Something and CiscoAdler

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $28

Purchase tickets online at sp.knittingfactory.com

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Rapper explores evolving faith - Fri, 10 Oct 2014 PST

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