Join Amir Tadmor to explore how the Kibbutz Movement (voluntary communities in Israel where members share resources, property, and responsibilities) reimagined the traditional Passover Haggadah through their secular, socialist worldview while maintaining meaningful connections to Jewish tradition. Drawing from his personal experience growing up in a kibbutz, Amir will examine how these communities interpreted Passover themes through the principles of labor, equality, and collectivity, creating a unique synthesis of agricultural celebrations with Jewish festivals.

Amir Tadmor was born and raised in Kibbutz Sha’ar Ha’Amakim in northern Israel, where he experienced firsthand the unique blend of secular socialist values and Jewish cultural traditions that defined kibbutz life. His upbringing provided him with intimate knowledge of how kibbutz communities celebrated Jewish holidays through a secular lens while maintaining connections to Jewish heritage.

After completing his Bachelor's degree in Communication with Sociology and Anthropology from Tel Aviv University and a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Geography from The Hebrew University (where he graduated Magna Cum Laude), Tadmor relocated to Boston in 2019.

In Boston, he has served as Director of Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel to New England (2020-2023), where he developed partnerships with over 100 organizations and led community outreach initiatives across diverse communities.

Currently he works as a bilingual tour guide, creating immersive travel experiences for diverse groups, translating local history into engaging narratives. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Celebrity Series of Boston, where he advises on community partnerships and engagement strategies; and volunteers at the West End Museum, leading research on Boston's urban renewal history and cultural cityscapes, and writing educational articles advocating for affordable housing and social justice.

Through his lectures and presentations, he combines his personal kibbutz experiences with his professional expertise to offer unique insights into the intersection of secular Jewish identity, socialist ideology, and traditional Jewish practices.