Compass North has hosted a growing series of roundtable events across the Nordic region, designed to reintroduce nuance into some of the most polarized public debates of our time. From the inaugural Oslo event on media narratives around Israel — featuring leading Norwegian and Israeli journalists in a standing-room-only venue — to panels with human rights lawyers such as Natasha Hausdorff and representatives from Amnesty International, these sessions have sparked vital, often uncomfortable, but deeply constructive conversations.

In Stockholm and Copenhagen, discussions have explored the legal and political dimensions of genocide accusations, while trauma-focused gatherings have brought together psychologists, survivors, and community leaders to reflect on Jewish grief and resilience in the aftermath of October 7.

Each Compass North dialogue is rooted in the Jewish tradition of debate — one that values analysis over victory, and understanding over consensus. Participants are invited to examine complex issues from multiple angles, fostering principled disagreement, critical inquiry, and genuine exchange.

Upcoming sessions include a deep dive into the weaponization of human rights discourse and a screening of Nimrod Shapira’s award-winning documentary Torn — on erasure, memory, and Jewish identity in Western spaces — which will serve as a backdrop for a conversation on dehumanization in political rhetoric.

Built in partnership with Jewish communities, Nordic embassies, cultural institutions, and civil society networks, the Compass model offers a replicable and scalable framework for democratic resilience — grounded in courage, accountability, and trust.