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Matisyahu concert canceled due to fear of protests

The sold-out event scheduled at the Chicago House of Blues was called off just hours before it was set to start due to fears that pro-Palestinian protesters would attempt to disrupt the performance.

Matisyahu concert canceled due to fear of protests

'Disturbed' singer raises $29K to secure Matisyahu

David Draiman, Jewish heavy metal frontman, raises $29K for security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests.

'Disturbed' singer raises $29K to secure Matisyahu

Matisyahu:

'My shows were cancelled for political reasons'

Popular Jewish singer says his planned shows were cancelled not for security reasons, as was claimed, but because staff were unwilling to work due to his pro-Israel stance. Tucson venue says his show is still on.

'My shows were cancelled for political reasons'

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Matisyahu kicks off rally to bring hostages home

Jewish singer Matisyahu performs at start of hostage families' demonstration. 'You have my voice, and all we're thinking about is the return of the hostages.'

Matisyahu kicks off rally to bring hostages home

Matisyahu lands in Israel, goes straight to south

Jewish Reggae singer and musician Matisyahu tours site of Nova music festival where hundreds were murdered and kidnapped in visit to Jewish State following the Hamas massacre.

Matisyahu lands in Israel, goes straight to south

One Day: Levine brothers sing with Grandfather

In honor of The Bar Mitzvah of Aaron Levine, he sings the Matisyahu hit with his Grandfather Rabbi Freilich and two brothers

One Day: Levine brothers sing with Grandfather

Spanish court acquits BDS activists who harassed Matisyahu

Valencia Appeals Court acquits 11 activists behind demand Jewish-American singer Matisyahu declare support for PA statehood of hate crime.

Spanish court acquits BDS activists who harassed Matisyahu

Watch: Matisyahu celebrates Independence

Watch Matisyahu's exclusive performance celebrating Israel’s 72nd Birthday. Produced by the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Watch: Matisyahu celebrates Independence

Watch: Daniel Zamir plays at Matisyahu's wedding

Musician Daniel Zamir plays at 'best friend' Matisyahu's wedding.

Watch: Daniel Zamir plays at Matisyahu's wedding

Spain 1498- 2018: "Jews - get out!"

Spain 1498- 2018: "Jews - get out!"

BDS defeated in 2 Spanish courts

Spanish court overrules municipal BDS resolutions, approves probe against music festival pressuring Matisyahu to condemn Israel

BDS defeated in 2 Spanish courts

Matisyahu makes surprise visit at Jewish summer camp

Internationally-acclaimed Jewish reggae star drops in a Bnei Akiva summer camp in Pennsylvanian for a once-in-a-lifetime surprise concert.

Matisyahu makes surprise visit at Jewish summer camp

Hawaiian musician performs with Matisyahu at Hollywood gig

Kekoa Alama, who was seen in a video performing the Matisyahu song “One Day” in a Maui coffee shop, performs with him onstage.

Hawaiian musician performs with Matisyahu at Hollywood gig

Hawaiian coffee shop singer to perform with Matisyahu in concert

Hawaiian musician to perform with Matisyahu on Aug. 12 at the Hollywood Palladium in California.

Hawaiian coffee shop singer to perform with Matisyahu in concert

Israel takes anti-boycott fight to halls of United Nations

United Nations hall used for largest anti-BDS event on record.

Israel takes anti-boycott fight to halls of United Nations

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Jewish reggae singer to perform at UN General Assembly as part of conference against BDS.

Matisyahu to headline anti-BDS event at UN

Matisyahu Calls on All Jews to Keep Shabbat Next Week

Matisyahu joins with The Shabbos Project in its second attempt to get all Jews in the world to observe the Sabbath.

Matisyahu Calls on All Jews to Keep Shabbat Next Week

Watch: Israeli Flags Fly High as Matisyahu Rocks Jerusalem

Jewish reggae superstar performs in front of thousands - all waving Israeli flags.

Watch: Israeli Flags Fly High as Matisyahu Rocks Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Matisyahu: No Place I'd Rather Play Music Than Israel

Watch: Israel has played large role in 'my music and Jewish identity,' reggae star says ahead of Jerusalem concert.

Matisyahu: No Place I'd Rather Play Music Than Israel

Through thick and thin

Matisyahu Urges Diaspora Jews: Visit Israel No Matter What

In Israel for Jerusalem concert, reggae star meets Shimon Peres, says security situation shouldn't deter Jews from visiting.

Matisyahu Urges Diaspora Jews: Visit Israel No Matter What

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Watch: Matisyahu Meets Samaria Leader; 'We Won the Battle'

Fresh from Spain controversy, international reggae star sticks middle finger up at BDS with solidarity meeting with Samaria Region head.

Watch: Matisyahu Meets Samaria Leader; 'We Won the Battle'

Matisyahu to Perform this Week in Jerusalem

Fresh from facing down BDS haters in Spain, Jewish reggae star will be final act at Jerusalem Sacred Music festival, organizers announce.

Matisyahu to Perform this Week in Jerusalem

Matisyahu: I Was 'Really Nervous' Facing PLO Flags

Reggae artist kept cool on stage at festival, but says 'I’ve never had the experience of anything like that, as a Jew or anything.'

Matisyahu: I Was 'Really Nervous' Facing PLO Flags

Matisyahu Plays Concert Just Outside Auschwitz

Days after defying BDS, Jewish reggae star plays in last remaining synagogue in infamous Polish town.

Matisyahu Plays Concert Just Outside Auschwitz

Matisyahu Stands Up to BDS, Rocks Spanish Festival

As pro-Palestinian protesters catcall and wave PLO flags, American Jewish reggae singer tells crowd to 'let music be your flag.'

Matisyahu Stands Up to BDS, Rocks Spanish Festival

Matisyahu to Play Spanish Festival After BDS Ban

Jewish-American singer accepts re-invitation to festival after pro-Palestinian groups banned him for 'being Zionist.'

Matisyahu to Play Spanish Festival After BDS Ban

BDS Group that Banned Matisyahu: 'That Wasn't BDS'

BDS Pais Valencia releases puzzling statement after singer it got boycotted is re-invited, claiming their campaign 'wasn't BDS.'

BDS Group that Banned Matisyahu: 'That Wasn't BDS'

BDS Caught Being TOO Anti-Semitic – Matisyahu Wins

BDS Caught Being TOO Anti-Semitic – Matisyahu Wins

Spanish Reggae Festival Apologizes, Re-Invites Matisyahu

Following outcry over cancellation of US Jewish artist, Rototom Sunsplash festival backtracks, blames BDS intimidation.

Spanish Reggae Festival Apologizes, Re-Invites Matisyahu

Spain Condemns Decision to Cancel Matisyahu Concert

Spanish government condemns Matisyahu ban, says it rejects boycotts and anti-Semitism.

Spain Condemns Decision to Cancel Matisyahu Concert

Matisyahu Banned - But 'Burn the Gays' Singer Allowed

Music festival accused of anti-Semitism says it pulled Jewish artist over 'human rights' - so why is a violently homophobic singer allowed?

Matisyahu Banned - But 'Burn the Gays' Singer Allowed

Matisyahu Slams 'Appalling, Offensive' BDS Ban

American Jewish musician condemns his being disinvited from a Spanish festival after refusing to carry out shocking political 'test.'

Matisyahu Slams 'Appalling, Offensive' BDS Ban

WJC President Condemns Cancellation of Matisyahu Concert

Ronald Lauder expresses outrage over festival's cancellation of Matisyahu concert following BDS pressure.

WJC President Condemns Cancellation of Matisyahu Concert

McCarthyism?

Matisyahu Cancelled for 'Refusing to Endorse Palestinian State'

Following BDS pressure, Spanish festival issues Jewish reggae star with outrageous ultimatum: support Palestinian statehood or we'll cancel.

Matisyahu Cancelled for 'Refusing to Endorse Palestinian State'

Maccabeats Hanukkah Video Promotes Bone Marrow Drive

An interview with a member of the Maccabeats on their cover of Matisyahu's Miracle and their bone marrow drive.

Maccabeats Hanukkah Video Promotes Bone Marrow Drive

Matisyahu On Stage: Kippah, Tzizit Still There

Less than a week after reggae star Matisyahu announced "No more Chassidic reggae superstar," he shows that he has not abandoned religion.

Matisyahu On Stage: Kippah, Tzizit Still There

Jewish Reggae Singer Matisyahu Shaves His Beard

"No more Chassidic reggae superstar," announced Matisyahu on his blog late Tuesday, under a dimly-lit photo of a beardless, jacketless guy.

Jewish Reggae Singer Matisyahu Shaves His Beard

Matisyahu Back in Israel with New Sound, New CD

Jewish-American superstar singer is supporting his new CD - Live at Stubb's Vol. 2 featuring Yehuda Solomon of Moshav Band and a new track.

Matisyahu Back in Israel with New Sound, New CD

Hasmonean Rule Reached South to Negev Highlands

Israeli archaeologists have discovered proof that the Hasmoneans conquered Gaza and the Negev.

Hasmonean Rule Reached South to Negev Highlands

Audio: Exclusive Matisyahu Interview on New CD & Tour in Israel

Matisyahu returns to Israel on tour with new positive, hopeful songs that combine hasidic Judaism, jam band rock, hip hop and reggae.

Audio: Exclusive Matisyahu Interview on New CD & Tour in Israel