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A portrait of a tattoo artist in his shop, showcasing extensive tattoos on his chest and arms, and a classic, rugged aesthetic.

The Tattoo Minister of Times Square: No Demons, No Potter, Just Ink with a Mission

The Tattoo Minister of Times Square: No Demons, No Potter, Just Ink (and Maybe a Prayer)     “Clean your skin like you’d clean your soul” — this might as well be the unofficial slogan of Tommy Houlihan, a tattoo artist in the heart of Manhattan who’s as much about redemption as he is about

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Extreme close-up of a man's hand with extensive black and grey tattoos covering the knuckles and extending up the hand. A ring is visible on the finger.

Tattooed Rabbi Moves to Israel and Becomes a Social Media Star

The Tattooed Rabbi: Buddhism in the Past, Social Media in the Present, and Israel Forever Can a religious rabbi look like a rock band frontman? Apparently yes—just ask Dovid Braslawsce, a man who proves you can spread Torah wisdom with both a kippah on your head and ink on your sleeves. Nicknamed the “tattoo rabbi”

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