Alex Clare’s Incredible Rise in Fame & Judaism

Alex Clare is a British singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and fusion of genres including soul, rock, and electronic music. He gained widespread recognition with his 2011 hit single "Too Close," which reached international success and earned him a BRIT Award nomination. He has been friends with and grew as an artist alongside Adele, Amy Winehouse, Mumford & Sons, Florence and the Machine, Bastille's Dan Smith and more. Alex is notable for a significant personal decision—he embraced Orthodox Judaism, a commitment that led him to make substantial lifestyle changes. His journey into Orthodox Judaism involved substantial personal sacrifices and adjustments to align with his newfound religious beliefs. Despite the challenges, this aspect of Alex's life showcases a depth and complexity to his identity beyond his music career, contributing to a multifaceted understanding of Alex Clare as both an artist and an individual with a rich personal journey. You can listen to Alex's music here: @alexclare Time Stamps: 00:00 Coming Up 00:22 Podcast Ep. Intro 02:07 Experiencing October 7th 10:38 Alex's childhood 16:23 Accepting and overcoming anxiety 19:27 Becoming successful and Orthodox 20:27 Emuna 23:01 Colel Chabad 24:29 Who makes it in music? 29:33 Amy Winehouse 34:34 Fame during Yeshiva 42:00 The dark side of the music industry 43:51 Twillory 45:43 The music industry cont. 46:53 The story of "Too Close" 48:08 Breaking a record deal for Shabbos 57:07 Why Alex changed his name 59:25 BuizMo 1:03:14 Advice for the Jewish music world 1:08:49 Yaakov and Alex's famous person picks 1:13:25 Favorite mitzvahs 1:20:25 Sneak peek of unreleased song! 1:27:42 Podcast Ep. Outro ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ► BUIZMO: The Ultimate Jewish Online MarketYour store has a place to be seen by thousands of people. And a great time to try it for free. Also, the smart way (and easy) way to shop online for Jewish products and services. See here → https://buizmo.com/ ► TWILLORY: The Best Threads at 50% OFF (Black Friday SALE) Get $18 OFF your 1st purchase of comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. → Use promo code INSPIRE for $18 OFF at https://Twillory.com/ Limited Time Offer. On a $139 Purchase. ► Colel Chabad: Helping Israel's Neediest Please help Israel as they need all the help they can get! Donate here → https://colelchabad.org/living-lchaim ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate ____________________________________ ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ ____________________________________ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Help Support our Episodes with Dedicating an Episode in Memory of a Loved One or As a Zechus for a Refuah Shleima! ► Here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/in-memory ____________________________________ Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #israel #alexclare #jewishmusic #tooclose