From Tehran to Tel Aviv: Geopolitics, Fear and Possibility
In conversation with Beni Sabti and Alex Vatanka, the panel moved beyond headlines to
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
Jewish Minds – Global Traces: An Evening with Raphael Mechoulam
Jewish Minds – Global Traces brought history and the present together in a conversation
Torn Movie Screening
In November and December, Kos & Kaos had the honor of hosting three powerful
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
