Tidligere Arrangementer
Previous Events
THINK TANK ANTISEMITISM
Oslo, Norway - Aug 27. 2023
Copenhagen, Denmark - Aug 28. 2023
A highly successful event unfolded in Oslo, drawing 150 attendees and a substantial waiting list. Held in a beautifully decorated venue, the evening featured a captivating roundtable discussion on the intricacies of discussing Israel and the media’s role in shaping perceptions. The panel comprised accomplished journalists from both Israel and Norway, moderated by renowned Norwegian author Bjørn Gabrielsen. Notable figures included Hanne Skartveit, Erling Rimehaug, Sidsel Wold, Nora Savosnick, Michael Hauser Tov, and Antonia Yamin, along with a representative from the organization Kos & Kaos.
The central question, “Why is it so hard to talk about Israel?” spurred a diverse and nuanced discussion, ranging from pro-Israeli to pro-Palestinian perspectives. Among the attendees were prominent Norwegian authors, historians, the Israeli ambassador, and leaders of the Jewish community in Oslo.
The conversation, lasting two engaging hours, touched on the complexities of discussing Israel in Norway and highlighted instances of media bias. The event concluded with attendees mingling over Kosher Israeli wine and cheese, fostering further dialogue and community among participants. Ultimately, the evening underscored the importance of responsible journalism and open dialogue in addressing intricate geopolitical issues, leaving attendees with much to contemplate and discuss.
THINK TANK ANTISEMITISM
Oslo, Norway - June. 2023
The recent event in our Think Tank series was a triumph of shared ideas and unity, uniting 45 participants for an evening brimming with insightful discussion, robust debate, and camaraderie. The panel, an assemblage of distinguished figures, served as the guiding force of the event, ensuring a vibrant and engaging discourse throughout the evening. The panel included Andrew Srulevitch from the Anti-Defamation League, Rabbi Yoav Melchior, and Louise Kahn and Ester Nafstad from Kos & Kaos.
Andrew Srulevitch, with his profound knowledge and extensive experience in combating antisemitism and discrimination, presented a thorough introduction on ADL’s laudable efforts in this realm. His presentation sparked a multitude of interesting questions from the audience, leading to a spirited and enlightening debate.
The atmosphere was further enriched by the contributions of Rabbi Yoav Melchior, and the dynamic duo from Kos & Kaos, Louise Kahn and Ester Nafstad. Their perspectives added depth and diversity to the discussions, making for a truly dynamic think tank.
Beyond the intellectually stimulating discussions, the evening also had its delightful moments of leisure. The attendees enjoyed an assortment of cheeses and wine, which were all but gone by the end of the night. The evening concluded around midnight, marking the end of an immensely successful and memorable event. We look forward to hosting more such engaging gatherings in the future.
Chagall Private TOur
Oslo, Norway - May. 2023
In the captivating halls of the Hennie Onstad Museum of Arts in Oslo, around 30Kos & Koas art enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive private exhibition tour led by a passionate professor of art history. Sponsored by Moishe House Without Walls, the event brought together a diverse group eager to explore the mesmerizing works of Marc Chagall.
With the professor as their guide, the participants embarked on an intimate journey through Chagall’s masterpieces. Especially with emphasize on the Jewish history of that same period.
Thanks to the sponsorship of Moishe House Without Walls, the event not only fostered a profound appreciation for Chagall’s artistry but also created a warm and welcoming atmosphere among the participants. It was an unforgettable occasion that left everyone inspired and connected, reminding them of the enduring power of art to bring people together.
HannukaH Workshop
Oslo, Norway - Dec. 2022
Inspired by the Norwegian Christmas tradition of making home-made gifts right before the holidays, we decided to make a similar style Hanukah workshop. Around 50 young Jewish adults age 20-45 gathered in the Jewish museum where we started the evening with an excellent introduction to the work of social entrepreneurs Beto Guzman, Parker Zaglin from Helsinki and Ayalet Gotlieb from the municipality of Tel Aviv. Followed by a workshop decorating high-end notebooks with already cut out felt of Jewish symbols, animals and rhinestones. We served Israeli wine and Latkes. The evening ended late in the night and was a huge success.
Big Thank you to our sponsors: The Jewish Museum, Scandza Food, Schusterman Foundation and the Junction (JDC).
Hiking Trip
Besseggen, Jotunheiem - Sept. 2022
Incredible beautiful weekend with around 30 young adults from all the Nordic countries in Norway’s most iconic mountains Jotunheiem. The weekend started with Shabath Dinner at the Hotel Gjendesheim, followed by a conversation on antisemitism by Beto Guzman. On Saturday, we all took a boat into the fjord and started the 8 hour long hike over the Besseggen mountain which includes climbing. Upon arriving back to the hotel after the hike, a hot tub was waiting for us with some nice Israeli whiskey followed by a conversation with our guests Omer Zerahia (entrepreneur) and Michael Hauser Tov (political chief writer at Haaretz). Sunday we travelled by bus to the Sjoa river where we did rafting for 2 hours. The weekend ended with a nice lunch.
Vi samlet rundt 45 voksne og 20 barn til en uforglemmelig weekend på Ilsetra Hotel på Hafjell. Fredag hadde vi en koselig vinkveld med Nati Aviv som hadde tatt med seg forskjellig vin fra Israel’s beste vin gårder. Etterfulgt av lørdag kveld med foredrag fra Jonathan Leman fra Expo i Sverige om høyre ekstremisme.
SKI WEEKEND
ILSETRA, HAFJELL - FEB. 2020
jødebor 2.0
milk & honey
Bjørnehuset, oslo - Nov. 2019
Jødebord har vært en tradisjon som startet for noen år tilbake av Alex Levi, Charlotte Kahn, Esther Buckmann og Ted Aspelund. I år var vi så heldige og kunne fortsette kvelden på det utrolige hyggelige stedet Bjørnehuset på St. Hans haugen. Vi var nesten 60 mennesker fra alderen 25-45. Var topp stemning, deilig mat fra kokken vår Øistein og nydelig Kosher vin. Vi hadde også fått med oss gin og whiskey fra det hippe Tel Aviv distilleriet Milk and honey og vi lagde gode Tel Aviv inspirerte cocktailer. Vi hadde også en morsom Kahoot som tok ganske av ! Tusen takk til alle som kom!
THE BIG DIP
Kos & KAos goes fishing
Nusfjord, Lofoten - Mars. 2019
Channukah Kveld med
Alma Reisel
DES. 2018
En fantastisk hyggelig og viktig Channuka aften med Alma Reisel som kom å fortalte om hennes arbeid med Keshet UK. En jødisk menighet for LGTB+ i London. Det ble servert deilig mat av kokken Øisten og stemningen var topp.
Kos & Kaos SKIDAG
MARS. 2018
Skidag for barn og voksne hjemme hos kokken vår Øistein. I sammarbeid med den Israelske ambassaden i Oslo, hadde vi utrolige spennende gjester fra Israel’s arabiske sektor som kom å fortalte om livet i Israel. Gjestene var: Yonathan Elkhoury, Mohammad Kabiya, og Madlene Khashan. Før foredraget var det uteaktivitet for barna i snøen og under foredraget ble det servert suppe mens barna hadde eget lekerom med barnevakter. Over 100 barn og voksne var med og det var knall stemning.
EN KVELD MED KOS OG KAOS
Nov. 2017
Den 16 . november møttes omtrent 45 unge voksne til deilig middag og svært interresant foredrag av den Israelske talsmannen for utenriks departementet Yigal Palmor. Det var hyggelig stemning og gode samtaler. Tusen takk til alle som kom og håper på å se dere snart igjen. God Hanuka
Kos & Kunnskap Seminar
Sept. 2016
To dagers seminar med mye god mat (av kokken Øistein Abrahamsen) og interessante foredrag. Omtrent 60 personer sov over på Hytta i Bærum Fredag til Lørdag. Det var spennende foredrag fra Rabiner Micha Odenheimer (Tevel Bzedeq), Hagai Kimmelman (Gesher), Gerhard Helskog (TV2 Norge), Dan Poraz (Israel’s Ambassade i Norge) og Zeev Yanai (Israel’s Foreign Affairs).
Kos & Kunnskap SKIDAG
MARS. 2017
Skidag for barn og voksne med grilling og kult opplegg for barna og veldig spennende foredrag / samtale med Mosab Hassan Yousef forfatter av selvbiografien “Son of Hamas” , en best seller i følge “New York times og protaginisten i Sundance Award Winning dokumentary “The green prince”. Over 100 barn og voksne var med og det var knall stemning.
