My beard, the saga continues
Beards are in (as noted by the New York Times and mentioned in a previous post) and my beard is no exception.
I am no newcomer to the world of beards – I quit shaving in late 1993 and I have never looked back – and now I am experimenting with a long beard. (This is a second attempt, the last time I grew it long was about 13 years ago.)
A few myths to dispel about beards:
- They are not hot
- They do not itch (more about itching below)
- If you clean them, nothing grows in them
Itchy beards:
Yes, when you first grow your beard it itches. It itches for about five weeks and then during the sixth week it feels like you have something on your face. But then it is over and it just feels like “face” (most men wimp out in the first five weeks – hence the myth). If you can make it through the itch – for the rest of your life you can enjoy the itch-free benefits of being bearded. No more shaving, no more irritated skin, no more wasted time, no more bleeding – just a wonderful beard.
It looks great right? I cannot guarantee that my long beard will last the summer, but for now I am enjoying it and my family and friends are amazed by its mass.
More beard news:
- According to this site – beards are the way you can identify the Jews in Egyptian hieroglyphics
- Beards.org is a site dedicated to growing beards – see link below
July 28th, 2008 Jewish Issues, Beards
4 Comments Add your own
1. Ross | July 29th, 2008 at 2:07 am
That is an awesome beard Tzvi!!! I just saw matis in Seattle and his beard has grown ever bigger and he has flowing payos too. he also has a whole new band (except the guitarist) with a saxophone and keys now. you should apply for a job.
2. Tzvi | July 29th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Glad you dig the beard Ross - when are you growing yours?
About Matis, I heard that he left Chabad and now is hanging with the Karlin Chasidim (hence the fat payos).
Many years ago I played in a band with a drummer from Karlin - very cool guy. Karlin Chasidim are awesome - when they pray, they scream at the top of their lungs - it is an amazing experience.
3. Ruth | July 29th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I actually surprisingly do not mind your beard as you know, but what is with posting a photo of it? And then discussing it? Women do discuss hair it is true but I feel like there is something else going on here with the facial hair thing.
4. alex g | August 25th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
i think your beard is fantastic. you may be able to find a small shabbas meal in there.
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