Alex Clare has been an inspiration to me in many days, the music, some of the lyrics. that was a great אתנחתא in this was time. living L'chaim videos are very inspirational to me too lately (didn't know you before the war). praying that my family all over the world are about to come back to our roots - from Israel, US, Canada, and UK together with כלל ישראל
@Living Lchaim - I think you have a third type of audience: Baalei Tshuva who are not ashamed of their roots, and loved and were moved and influenced by Alex' and Amy's and Adele's music. And who now are excited to see that Alex and some of your other guests share our now-frum life and love to listen how their got there! Sharing this with all my fellow Baal Tshuva friends!
Very nice interview. I met Alex in Ottawa in 2013 when I was also trying to become a musician. He was a wonderful person who took time to hear about my journey even though it was right before he was going on stage. Amazing man, all the best!
Wow, Alex, what an amazing story! Thank so much for being so open and sharing your story with us I have such tromendous respect for you. Kol HaKavod! ❤
S o u l ! What an episode. What got me how he quotes chassidus without preaching. I have listened to some of his music.. there is a lot of yiddishkeit in there!
I was inspired to the core when I first heard Alex’s story years ago and am even more inspired by this interview. His brief reference to the Nova massacre which happened on SImchas Torah brought me to tears. Alex, continued success in all your endeavors.
This is what I got (source to be private for now) (Verse 1) In the silence of the night There's a feeling I can't fight It wraps around me like a vine This little anxiety of mine (Chorus) But I'll hold on, hold tight Take a breath, I'll be alright I won't let this feeling define This little anxiety of mine (Verse 2) It creeps in when I'm alone Whispers things that I've outgrown But I'll find the strength inside To push back and take back what's mine (Chorus) I'll hold on, hold tight Take a breath, I'll be alright I won't let this feeling define This little anxiety of mine (Bridge) I'll face it head on, I'll take control I won't let it swallow me whole I'll rise above and leave it behind This little anxiety of mine (Chorus) I'll hold on, hold tight Take a breath, I'll be alright I won't let this feeling define This little anxiety of mine (Outro) This little anxiety, I'll leave it behind I'll find peace, I'll ease my mind This little anxiety of mine.
Soul that episode was amazing, are used to listen to the song too close all the time. I did not know the story behind it. I loved listening to it thank you. Beautiful voice, beautiful songs.
Wow I really connect to what Alex said about the change of place and change of the name. I left Poland and I changed from being called by my Polish name to being called by my Hebrew name, and I've been living a very blessed life since then.
Great interview of a great soul, happy to have known him since 2011 & beyond, let’s go Unity Bookings - Yaakov come visit us in Efrat ;) good job brother.
Super unrelated - I love your glasses (worn in the intro here). Would love to know where you got them (?). And on a more serious note, I am probably your number one fan from Southern MD.
Soul! What an inspirational interview with an incredible man. Thank you for sharing your story, you exemplify being a frum Jew. Kol hakavod Alex! It’s amazing to hear how much you gave up for Yiddishkeit, it’s a real lesson as fame can look so attractive. Wishing you endless hatzlacha in all that you do.
Love your music! If you be so kind, could you please make song about the happy days for the Jewish people, which Torah says: the future days, when Moshiach ben David comes. Because every Jewish man and every Jewish woman wants peace in the world, so that it will be no hatred and oppression of the people of Israel. And G-D promised to all Israel that He will make such reality, may it will be speedily in our days! Thank you very much for uplifting the spirit of the people of Israel!
Yaakov, I generally listen to your content through the Inspiration for the Nation podcast but when you mentioned at the end of this interview that you had been receiving a lot of Jew hating comments I felt that I had to post a comment to let you know that the Inspiration for the Nation podcast has changed my life immeasurably, provided me with tremendous chizuck, strengthened my emunah, and my connection with my fellow Jews. You're doing fantastic work and Hashem should bentch you to keep going and contributing to the world in the beautiful way that you do. Am Yisrael Chai!! Rivka Segal PS: Alex Clare is pretty awesome too!!
Soul, Definitely Stopped me on my tracks when Alex Began to Sing and play the Guitar 🎸 Beautiful and Definitely Made My Morning ❤Thank You! Baruch Hashem
Shalom Alex, from one of your neighbours here in Mizcarit Moshe. Want to share with you what happened here on 7th October. In the afternoon, I heard loud singing outside our home, just outside Shirizly street by Agrippas and went out to see, The young men from Bet Shmuel on Shimron street, were out with a couple of Torahs, dancing and singing.. Took photos of them, this was a once in a lifetime situation which had to be recorded. There are no adequate words to describe the dancing men and the fact we all knew what had happened, the terrible attack. I was so proud of them not fearing anything and going into the street to celebrate Torah.
Such a great episode!! Alex is such an inspiration. It takes so much strength to decline such big offers - he really could have been a major star for years to come. And I have to say, his songs are amazing. Real talent. I am in awe of his strength and dedication to be a Torah Jew. #soul
We Catholics love the Jews! Having gone to Catholic school myself I found his comments about Catholicism confusing, and assume the program at his school must have not been on point. Catholicism has a strong intellectual tradition, marked by theologians and philosophers like St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and others. This tradition has significantly contributed to the development of Western thought and theology. ☮️
And the Catholic Church is known for its extensive charitable works, including hospitals, SCHOOLS, and relief organizations. There is a commitment to serving the needy and alleviating suffering not found as much as in other religions. I hope the guest appreciates his Catholic schooling.
