Understanding Jewish Life: Elon Gilad on Hebrew, Old and New
Kos & Kaos opened the ten-month series Understanding Jewish Life with historian and Hebrew
Pesach Gathering with Haggadah reading
On a Saturday evening, Kos & Kaos gathered at the Jewish Museum in Oslo to celebrate Pesach – a night dedicated to freedom, resilience, and hope.
The evening opened with readings from our specially created Kos & Kaos Haggadah, weaving ancient tradition with reflections on justice, liberation, and renewal. Around a beautifully set Seder table, participants shared ritual foods, blessings, and songs that connected the Exodus story to our own time and experiences.
The atmosphere was both festive and thoughtful. Homemade cocktails such as Let My People Go-jito and Red Sea Punch added a playful touch to the evening, while the reflections and conversations at each table explored the deeper meaning of freedom — not only as a historical memory, but as an ongoing moral and social responsibility.
Through music, storytelling, and shared ritual, the Pesach Gathering brought together community, creativity, and reflection. It showed how Jewish heritage can be celebrated in a way that feels both authentic and contemporary, creating space for belonging, dialogue, and renewal.
Chag Pesach Sameach! 🕊️
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