August 30, 1927
Convened in Basle, Switzerland, the Congress considers the economic crisis in Palestine in light of the boom of new immigrants and the shortage of jobs. Weizmann is re-elected president of the WZO and Henrietta Szold is the first woman elected to the Zionist Executive. Arthur Ruppin and Weizmann both present their opinions on how to alleviate economic crises and the Congress celebrates its 30th anniversary.