Sixteenth Congress - Zurich, 1929

Unlike its predecessor, the Sixteenth Congress met in an atmosphere of optimism concerning economic developments in Palestine. Immigration was up and economic recovery - unlike in the USA and Europe - was underway.

The Congress approved the enlargement of the Jewish Agency -- much to the chagrin of a vocal minority dominated by the Revisionists. This decision ended a debate that had lasted seven years. Weizmann and Sokolow were elected respectively to the positions of President of the WZO and the Executive.

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