The EI Podcast

EI Talks... the search for a promised land with Rachel Cockerell

Sep 5, 2024
Rachel Cockerell, an author delving into the quest for a Jewish homeland, shares her insights and personal narratives influenced by her father's immigrant experience in North London. She discusses Theodore Herzl's pivotal role in the Zionist movement and the urgency for a homeland following events like the Kishinev pogrom. Cockerell also explores the Galveston Movement's alternative immigration path, the family's journey amid historical turmoil, and the cultural resilience developed in response to adversity, enriching the conversation with layers of history and identity.
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