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

It’s been years since Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu ” title=”shaved his glorious beard” target=”_blank”>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 ” title=”bringing the beard back” target=”_blank”>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?