Torn Movie Screening
In November and December, Kos & Kaos had the honor of hosting three powerful
Israel and Palestine
On August 21, 2025, Kos & Kaos hosted a public conversation at Litteraturhuset in Oslo featuring Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur from The Times of Israel in dialogue with Norwegian writer Bjørn Gabrielsen.
The discussion explored the historical and ideological roots of Zionism, Israel’s regional strategy amid shifting alliances, and the moral and political dilemmas emerging from the war in Gaza.
Haviv Rettig Gur, known for his insightful analyses of the relationship between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, offered perspectives deeply relevant to Jewish life in Norway. His reflections on identity, belonging, and the shared responsibilities between Israel and Jewish communities abroad sparked meaningful dialogue about how global events resonate within small Jewish populations in Europe.
Through thoughtful exchange and open questioning, the event provided an arena for nuanced understanding beyond headlines—connecting international developments to questions of memory, identity, and community facing Jews in Norway today.
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Other Past Events
Human Rights: Between Effectiveness and Counterproductivity
In an era when human rights language shapes global perception of war and morality,
A Night with Irving Berlin
On a sparkling Saturday evening, Kos & Kaos transformed Oslo into a 1920s jazz
Rosh Hashana Gathering
On Saturday evening, Kos & Kaos welcomed the Jewish New Year with an evening
Personal experiences with antisemitism
In this important session, 44 participants gathered for an evening of dialogue and reflection
What is Genocide?” – A Two-City Debate Series on Law, Language, and the War in Gaza
Held in Copenhagen and Oslo, these events brought together voices from across the political
Pesach Gathering with Haggadah reading
On Saturday evening, Kos & Kaos gathered at the Jewish Museum in Oslo to
Project Shema with Zachary Schaffer
Zachary Schaffer led a powerful session, taking participants on a historical and analytical journey
Tubishvat – A Beautiful Evening of Music, Reflection, and Community
On Saturday night, the Kos & Kaos community gathered at the Jewish Museum in
Historical background to antisemtitism – for youth and young adults
Kos & Kaos, in collaboration with HL-senteret and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), hosted a
The Wild Chanukah Party
Kos & Kaos hosted a wild and vibrant Chanukah celebration, filled with joy, connection,
Kos & Kaos Ceramics class
Kos & Kaos hosted a two-day ceramics workshop at the Jewish Museum in Oslo,
Antisemittismen, jødene og samfunnsansvaret
The event at Litteraturhuset in Oslo brought together scholars, researchers, and community members to
Rosh Hashana with Michael Gordon
Kos & Kaos’s Rosh Hashanah celebration on September 28 was a blast! With approximately
Impactful Lectures and Dialogues on the Nova Festival Massacre in Stockholm & Oslo
The recent roundtable debates on the Nova Festival massacre, held in Stockholm and Oslo,
CONFRONTING ANTISEMITISM
The seminar was a resounding success with over 30 participants, including numerous teenagers. Through