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Sep 07, 2008 at 11:29 PM
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Rabbi Abraham Abraham
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Organizers say Rabbi Abraham Abraham edged out around 20 other competitors to win the facial hair standoff in Coney Island. He took the trophy for the best groomed beard and mustache.
Abraham says he's been growing his Santa Claus-style beard and starched mustache for about 50 years. He says after a shower he uses hair gel to sculpt them.
Other competitors included a man who shaved his head leaving just a strip of hair across the top to connect his sideburns and another man whose sideburns were growing down to his chest.
The Coney Island Beard and Moustache Competition was held by the nonprofit community organization Coney Island USA at a circus sideshow theater.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 12:42 AM Anonymous Says:
we're number 1!!!! :)
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Sep 08, 2008 at 01:09 AM Anonymous Says:
What kind of Rabbi sculpts his beard with gel after the shower.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:12 AM toraheyes Says:
CONGRATS, coney island is the best.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:22 AM Tachlis Says:
Finally a rabbi of the 21st century. just look at that picture, oh such nachas, wev'e finally moved on from being stuck in the 13th century CHASSIDIM TAKE NOTICE TIMEs ARE B"H FINALLY CHANGING
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:29 AM Enough Says:
Get a life. He is not a Rabbi! I know this guy, so give me a break.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:33 AM Anonymous Says:
he was passach at the bikur cholim room in boro park
he came with someone from the bnei-menasheh
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:53 AM Anonymous Says:
He ain't no Rabbi
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Sep 08, 2008 at 08:58 AM anonymous Says:
Abraham Abraham Vyomer Henanu"
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:11 AM Anonymous Says:
maybe he is Rabbi Santa Claus.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:31 AM m hatznioss Says:
if he is a rabbi where is his shmone bgodim?
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:43 AM chochem Says:
I was going to enter, but couldn't because the contest was on Shabbos. How did this rabbi enter and win?
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:46 AM yankel Says:
He's no rabbi - he participates in the Mermaid Parade.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:02 AM Anonymous Says:
what a RABBI!!!! gosh, this is so pathetic!!!
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:04 AM Moishe Says:
It's unfair to hold a beard competition on Shabbos. The majority of bearded men are forbidden by halacha from entering. Now, if it was a Sunday they would have had many more than the dozen contestants that they had. A class action suite is called for.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:04 AM Anonymous Says:
It must be his beard that makes him a "Rabbi"...
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:15 AM LEMAYSA Says:
He is the Clauzsu Rebbe...
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:22 AM Genius Says:
Its the crown that makes him a rabbis! The beard was just to enter the competition!
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:29 AM GREY BEARD Says:
Not such of a beard - look at the bare spots. If he's the winner the others must have been clean shaven. I could have been a winner if I entered.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 10:48 AM Choizik Says:
Where did he get Smicha from? What does he hold of the Eruv? Where will he be giving his Shabbos Shuva Drasha?
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Sep 08, 2008 at 12:30 PM Lock & Load Says:
I know him...
He is part of the Polar Bear Club
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Sep 08, 2008 at 02:51 PM Anonymous Says:
First of all - the contest didn't begin until 9 PM. Shabbos was over by then, so stop complaining that you couldn't enter.
Second - he did not win all of the categories this article says he won. He won "Best Styled Beard". Other people won "best moustache (styled and natural)" and "best overall"
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Sep 08, 2008 at 02:55 PM Anonymous Says:
Definetly not a mainstream Rabbi!
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Sep 08, 2008 at 02:53 PM Anonymous Says:
Yes, he probably doesn't have Smicha (or maybe he does?) but he is a real character! I've known him for years, you can't miss him, he dresses all in white, wears a huge medallion, & uses the most eloquent, complicated, & often fawning vocabulary. But he's a good soul, kind, and means well. He's just really eccentric. So what? Go, Rabbi Abe!!
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Sep 08, 2008 at 03:49 PM Allan Says:
I've run accross him several times up in the mountains...and he is a character.....but appears to be harmless.
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Sep 08, 2008 at 05:04 PM Oiberchochom Says:
Lock & Load you are right on target, for those who aren't familiar with the Polar Bear club, they go swimming in the coldest days of winter in thee ocean at Coney Island!
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Sep 08, 2008 at 05:29 PM Anonymous Says:
Amazing!!!
They had the same contest in Israel and it was won by the Machnivka Rebbe
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Sep 08, 2008 at 06:09 PM Laidi Gayer Says:
Forget about his beard. Where is his yarmulke?
where is his shirt
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Sep 08, 2008 at 07:03 PM Library Lover Says:
Ive seen him in the meat store in Flatbush, yes he IS in the polar bear club..he is definitely NOT a Rabbi, and Ive spoken to him too...hes a bit eccentric but harmless...
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:21 PM Mbssp Says:
In these days anyone can be a rabbi, who has oversite-- try it :)
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Sep 08, 2008 at 09:48 PM bigwheeel Says:
He is the Rabbi of the Polar Bears! But where is his T.K.??? And towards the end of December he dresses in a red Bekishe and [Red] Spodik and takes (or plays) Kvitlach!!!
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Sep 09, 2008 at 03:21 PM Anonymous Says:
A Yarmulke? He wears a crown! He probably was crowned a Rabbi.