It's a new year and that means the return of Erin's favorite joke annually told by Esther. This week, the Bagels talk about the upcoming awards season, and learn more about Maestro "Lenny" as well as how musical conducting is a lens through which to view leadership. Erin and Esther issue a Shabbat dinner invitation to Alanis Morissette, who discovered her Jewish roots, and talk about Ava DuVernay's upcoming film, Origin. Plus, Jessica Seinfeld's Instagram posts about her trip to Israel with her famous husband; and celebrating The Amen Effect, the eagerly-awaited book by IKAR Founder Rabbi Sharon Brous. The kvelling is substantial.

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Are the Golden Globes Unlikeable?

Finding Your Roots: Born to Sing

Ted Talk Lead Like the Great Conductors

Hollywood Reporter: Maestro Howard Rosenman

Seinfelds Visit Israel

The Amen Effect Book Tour