Zionist Fete

Still targeted for criticism of its handling of World War II-era Jewish property deposited in its banks, Switzerland is about to host a centennial commemoration of the first world Zionist conference. The observance will be held in Basel, site of the 1897 event that led eventually to the foundation of Israel.

Still targeted for criticism of its handling of World War II-era Jewish property deposited in its banks, Switzerland is about to host a centennial commemoration of the first world Zionist conference. The observance will be held in Basel, site of the 1897 event that led eventually to the foundation of Israel.