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IJA 3086

Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowment Paperwork, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews

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These documents from the Baghdadi Jewish Community include lease and endowment paperwork from the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews regarding the administration of charitable funds and properties from the Ezra Menahem Daniel endowment.

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Archive Reference
IJA 3086
Item Number
9894
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic
Keywords
Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, Annotation, Baghdadi Jewish Community, Charity, Contract, Endowment, Ezra Menahem Daniel, File Folder, Financial, Form, Handwritten, Ink Stamp, Lease, Legal, Printed Text, Promissory Bills, Property, Revenue Stamp, Thumbprint, Typed, Waqf

AI English Translation, Pages 26-50

Archival unit 26

Sequence Number:
Door Number: 20018
Leased Property: Shops and real estate
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Taha Maarouf Muhammad al-Karim, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a share and original share 5
in the building in the Khan located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 4/182, to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of April 1, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four, until the end of Rajab, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five AH
for a rental amount of only two hundred and thirteen dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only one hundred and seven dinars and eight hundred and seventy-five fils, and the remainder, amounting to one hundred and six
dinars, the Lessee must pay according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates are below
Dinar | Fils | Promissory Note No. | Maturity Date
106 | 875 | 1 | April 1, 1955
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the promissory notes issued above upon its maturity
the entire debt shall become accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to work in the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of lying and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 20 / 4 / 1954 corresponding to 17 Sha'ban 1373
Witness
The Lessee
Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Lessor
Witness
Taha Maarouf Muhammad al-Karim
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
Number
100 Fils

Archival unit 27

Sequence Number ::
Door Number :: 446
Leased Property :: Shops
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Hamid and Salman Azza al-Ani, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, all sections ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered ⟦illegible⟧ to be used for selling fruits
from the beginning of April 1, 1954, to the end of Rajab 1375, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five ⟦illegible⟧
for a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty-eight Dinars and eight hundred and ninety-three Fils.
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only sixty-one Dinars and eight hundred and ninety-three Fils, and the remainder, amounting to sixty-seven
Dinars, the Lessee must pay according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates are below:
1 | 22 Dinars | by promissory note dated April 1, 1954 | eleven Dinars paid from it | 1374
2 | 22 Dinars | by promissory note dated April 1, 1954 | ⟦illegible⟧ paid from it | 1375
3 | 23 Dinars | by promissory note dated April 1, 1954 | ⟦illegible⟧ | 1375
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the promissory notes issued above upon maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one Dinar only without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy for each of the two parties in Baghdad on 20 / 4 / 1954 corresponding to 27 Sha'ban 1374.
Witness
Witness
The Lessee
The Lessor
Agent of the Trustee
Hamid and Salman Azza al-Ani
Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President
Iraq 10 Fils
Iraq 40 Fils
Iraq 40 Fils
Iraq 10 Fils

Archival unit 28

Serial Number:
Door Number: 840
Leased Property: ⟦Shop⟧ in a Khan
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Physical Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to as
the Lessor, and Hajj Hassan Ghazi, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, all the divisions of share - 5
in building number 5 Khan located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood numbered 840 to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of February 1, 1954, corresponding to 17 Jumada II 1373, until the end of Rajab 1375, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five Hijri
for a rental value of only one hundred and fifty dinars and eight hundred and fifty fils
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only eighty-five dinars and eight hundred and eighty fils, and the remaining amount of 65
and fifty dinars, which the Lessee paid according to the written bills of exchange, their amounts and maturity dates below:
Installments | Bills of Exchange
1 | 40 Dinars | Bill of Exchange dated 1 Feb 1954 | Due on 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1374
2 | 25 Dinars | Bill of Exchange dated 1 Feb 1954 | Due on 1 Muharram 1375
3 |  |  |
4 |  |  |
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) bill of the bills of exchange written above upon its maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee is responsible
for the difference in the rental value if there is a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. Upon completion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in that,
he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rental rate of one hundred and fifty fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are on
the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of lying and other
oaths concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, with each party having one copy, in Baghdad on 20 / 4 / 1955 corresponding to 27 Sha'ban 1374
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Hassan Ghazi | Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
(The Physical Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The Member
The Trustee's Representative

Archival unit 29

Serial Number ::
Door Number :: 5
Leased Property :: Shop
The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ (the Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to as
the Lessor, and ⟦Mr. Ali Taqi⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following conditions:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection ⟦all sections of share - 5⟧
⟦in the building⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ neighborhood, numbered ⟦4-7⟧ to be used for ⟦selling furniture⟧
from the beginning of ⟦April 1, 1951⟧ until the end of ⟦Rajab, 1370 AH⟧
for a rent amount of only ⟦forty-eight dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils⟧
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only forty-eight dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils, and as for the remainder amounting to ⟦forty-eight⟧
⟦dinars⟧, the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ whose amounts and maturity dates are written below
1 ⟦48 dinars⟧ Promissory note dated ⟦1 Nisan 1370⟧ due on ⟦1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1370⟧
2
3
4
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the promissory notes written above at maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately. The Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee is liable
for the difference in rent if a deficiency occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right ⟦to occupy⟧ the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor empty of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of ⟦half a dinar⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and sanitation fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding acknowledgment of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties in Baghdad on ⟦12 / 4 / 1951⟧ corresponding to ⟦19 / Sha'ban / 1370⟧
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
⟦Signature⟧ ⟦Signature⟧ ⟦Ali Taqi⟧ Administrator of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧
(The Lay Council)
Endowments of Ezra Menahem Daniel
The Administrator
Member President
100 fils

Archival unit 30

Sequence Number:
Door Numbers: 10 and 14
Leased Property: Shops in a Khana
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Hassan Al-Haj Salman, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a share of 7 carats out of 24
in the shops in the Khana located in Baghdad in the Bab Al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 10 and 14, to be used as a place of business
from the beginning of April 1, 1954, until March 31, 1955, for a period of twelve months and seventy-five days
for a rental amount of only one hundred and sixty-six dinars and eight hundred and fifty-seven fils.
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only eighty-five dinars and eight hundred and eight, and as for the remainder amounting to seventy-five
dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes, the amounts and maturity dates of which are listed below:
1 | 75 Dinars | Promissory note dated April 11, 1954 | Due on 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1374
2 |  |  |
3 |  |  |
4 |  |  |
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the promissory notes written above upon maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of any encumbrances, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of half a dinar without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the expiration of the contract free from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the property, either in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 12/4/1955, corresponding to April 9, 1954.
Trustee's Agent | Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | Hassan Al-Haj Salman | Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President
⟦Revenue stamp with portrait and '100 fils' text⟧

Archival unit 31

Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 15 / 246
The Leased Property :: Shops
The contract has been concluded between the Mutawalli of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to as
the Lessor, and Mr. Yusuf Al-Sayyid Mustafa Al-Sayyid, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor, after inspection and review, all 5 shops
at the door located in Baghdad in Bab Al-Agha quarter, numbered 15 / 246, to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of April nineteen hundred and fifty-four to the end of March nineteen hundred and fifty-five Hijri
for a rent amount of only one hundred and fifty dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only one hundred and forty dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils, while the remaining amount of forty-eight
dinars shall be paid by the Lessee according to the promissory notes drawn for the amounts and maturity dates below
1 | 48 dinars | promissory note on the date of April 1, 1954 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1372
2 | | |
3 | | |
4 | | |
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) promissory note of the notes drawn above on its maturity date
the entire debt becomes accelerated and immediately payable, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficiency occurs, without the need to issue a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the termination of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the property in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party in Baghdad on 1 / 4 / 1955 corresponding to 27 Sha'ban 1372
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Trustee Agent | ⟦signature⟧ | Yusuf Al-Sayyid Mustafa Al-Sayyid | Mutawalli of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
The Mutawalli
The President Member
100 fils

Archival unit 32

Sequence Number:
Door Number: 1/47
Leased Property: Shop
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Ismail Al-Sayyid Muhsin Al-Safi, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, located in the original Daniel Building
situated in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 1/47, to be used for selling haberdashery
from the beginning of Sha'ban in the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-four until the end of Rajab in the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-five AH
for a rental amount of only fifty-six dinars and one hundred and seven fils.
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental amount mentioned in the first clause above, fifty-six
dinars and one hundred and seven fils only.
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to sublease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent in the amount of ⟦line⟧
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
the responsibility of the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 4/6/1955 corresponding to 12 Sha'ban 1374.
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
⟦illegible⟧ | | Ismail Al-Safi | Trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President Member
100 fils
Agent of the Trustee

Archival unit 33

Sequence Number:
Door Numbers: 14, 15, 16, and 17 Real Estate
Page 49
Real estate of shops
226
The contract was concluded between the trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Waqf (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Hamid Ali Fili, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection p. 72 in original p. 50
the shops located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood numbered 14, 15, 16, and 17 for use as a carpet gallery
starting from June 1, 1976 until September 30, 1976 and fifty-seven days one
until the end of June 30, 1977 until September 30 and seventy-eight and fifty-seven days one
for a rent amount of only one hundred and twenty-eight dinars and two hundred and twenty-five fils
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only eighty-five dinars and two hundred and twenty-five fils, and as for the remainder amounting to
twenty-eight dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes issued for the amounts and due dates below:
Installments
1 | 43 dinars on the date 11 Jumada al-Ula 1376 p. 11 Ramadan 1376
2 |
3 |
4 |
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any of the promissory notes issued above when due, the debt becomes
fully accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the leased property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a decrease, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of all occupancy, and if he delays in that, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of one dinar without the need for an official notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other oaths
pertaining to this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on 12/21/1956 corresponding to 18 Jumada al-Ula 1376
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Rashid al-Hindi | | Hamid Ali Fili | Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Waqf
| | | (The Lay Council)
100 fils
Ezra Menachem Daniel Waqf
The Trustee
President Member

Archival unit 34

Page 21
Sequence Number:
Section Number: 24
Leased Property: 247 ID
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Muhammad Mustafa Al-Mallah, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, a share in the original page 505
in Al-Dahana located in the Bab Al-Agha district, numbered 24, to be used for retail sales
from the beginning of 15 Dhu al-Hijjah, year 1375, until 29 Dhu al-Qi'dah, year 1376, the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-six
for a rent amount of only seventy-seven Dinars and eight hundred and fourteen Fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rent mentioned in the first clause above, seventy-seven Dinars
and eight hundred and fourteen Fils
Third - The Lessee has the right of use in the leased property for the duration of the lease and has no right to sublease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of half a Dinar
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect, and
to compensate him for all shortages and damages occurring in the leased property in kind or in value.
Fifth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, guarding, and sanitation fees are
on the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths relating to this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on 18 / 7 / 1956
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
⟦illegible⟧ | | Muhammad Mustafa | Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee | | Al-Mallah | (The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President | The Member
30 Fils
50 Fils

Archival unit 35

Page 4
Sequence Number:
Section Number: District ⟦Shop⟧ 47
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Ghani Al-Haj Abdul Rahman Al-Ani, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: ⟦line⟧
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review of the validity of the original p. 404
in the house located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha district, numbered 45/247, to be used for selling fruits
from the beginning of April 1, 1956, for a period of one year
until the end of March 31, 1957
for a rental amount of only eight hundred and twenty-eight dinars and fifty fils.
Second — The Lessor has received from the Lessee only two hundred dinars, and the remainder, amounting to
six hundred and twenty-eight dinars and fifty fils, the Lessee must pay according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates below: ⟦line⟧
1 ⟦fils⟧ ⟦dinar⟧ Promissory note dated April 1, 1956, due on August 1, 1956
2 ⟦fils⟧ ⟦dinar⟧ Promissory note dated April 1, 1956, due on October 1, 1956
3 ⟦fils⟧ ⟦dinar⟧ Promissory note dated April 1, 1956, due on January 1, 1957
4
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes issued above on their due date, the debt
becomes entirely accelerated and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of fifty-eight fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract free from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on 4/5/1956
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | Ghani Al-Haj Abdul Rahman | Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
| | Al-Ani | (The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The Presiding Member
⟦Two revenue stamps with portraits and values 40 and 50 fils⟧
⟦Fingerprint⟧

Archival unit 36

Sequence Number:
Door Number: 46 / 247 Shop
Effort 21
Lessee: Rashid Qahtan
Lessor: Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council)
Witness ⟦signature⟧
Witness ⟦signature⟧
50 Fils
30 Fils

Archival unit 37

Page 42
Sequence Number ::
Section Numbers :: 44 and 45
Leased Property :: 47 two shops in Dakkak
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the ⟦Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧ Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Naeem Daoud Attar, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and notification, a share in the original 44 and 45
known as Dakkak, located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 44 and 45, to be used for selling furniture
starting from September 15, 1947 Rumi, corresponding to November 2, 1947 English, and corresponding to November 2, 1947
for a rental amount of only eight hundred and seventy dinars and forty fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental amount mentioned in the first clause above, eight hundred and seventy
dinars and forty fils
Third - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency, and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
the responsibility of the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad on 11/18/1956
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
⟦illegible⟧ | | Naeem Daoud Attar | Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
| | | (The Lay Council)
| | | Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
| | | The Trustee
| | | ⟦illegible⟧
| | Naeem Daoud |
| | Attar |

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Sequence Number ::
Section Number :: 44 Shops
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and ⟦Mr. Rajab al-Hussein and Partners⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and notification, ⟦all⟧ of the original share of 500
in the ⟦Shop⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ quarter, numbered ⟦44⟧, to be used ⟦for selling haberdashery⟧
from the beginning of ⟦the first of Dhu al-Qi'dah, year one thousand three hundred and seventy-six AH⟧ for one year
until the end of ⟦Shawwal, year one thousand three hundred and seventy-seven AH⟧
for a rental amount of only ⟦eight hundred and eighty-eight dinars and six hundred fils⟧
Second — The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦four hundred dinars⟧, and as for the remainder amounting to
⟦four hundred and forty-eight dinars and six hundred fils⟧, the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ drawn up with their amounts and maturity dates below:
1 ⟦224 dinars and 300 fils⟧ by promissory note dated ⟦1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1376⟧ due on ⟦1 Rabi' al-Thani 1377⟧
2 ⟦224/300⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ ⟦⟦line⟧⟧
3 ⟦⟦line⟧⟧
4 ⟦⟦line⟧⟧
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes drawn up above at maturity, the debt
becomes entirely accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right of ⟦occupancy⟧ of the leased property during the lease term and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of ⟦fifty-seven⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on ⟦26 / 5 / 1957⟧ corresponding to ⟦Shawwal 1376⟧
Agent of the Trustee | Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
⟦Rajab al-Hussein and Partners⟧ | Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧
(The Lay Council)
Endowments of Ezra Menahem Daniel
The Trustee
The Presiding Member
100 fils

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Portfolio 26
Sequence Number ::
Door Number :: 24 / 247
The Leased Property ::
The contract was concluded between the trustee of the ⟦Ezra⟧ Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Ali Qannah, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a ⟦share⟧ in the original record of
the ⟦shop⟧ located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 24 / 247, to be used for selling fruit
from the beginning of April 1, 1956, until the end of Rajab 1377, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven Hijri
for a rental amount of only eighty-two Romanian Dinars and three hundred and forty-three Fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental amount mentioned in the first clause above, eighty-two
Dinars and three hundred and forty-three Fils
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not lease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of any occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of seven hundred and fifty Fils
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect, and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
the responsibility of the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy for each of the two parties in Baghdad on 12 / 7 / 1957 corresponding to April 1376
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
⟦Signature⟧ ⟦Signature⟧ Ali Qannah On behalf of the Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
⟦Signature⟧ (The Lay Council)
Peace Agent
Charitable Endowments
50 Fils
40 Fils

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Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 48 - 11 and 127
Leased Property :: 247 Shop in a Khan
The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al-Hussein and partners, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, as follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting ⟦...⟧ original ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ shop in a Khan located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered ⟦...⟧ to be used for ⟦operating⟧ furniture business
from the beginning of 2 Rabi' al-Thani the year 1375 Hijri and until the end of 1 Rabi' al-Thani the year 1376 Hijri, one thousand three hundred and seventy-six Hijri
for a rent amount of only one hundred and seventy Dinars and nine hundred and twenty-six Fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rent mentioned in item one above, one hundred and seventy
Dinars and nine hundred and twenty-six Fils
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy in the leased property for the duration of the lease and has no right to lease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to seven hundred and fifty Fils
without the need for an official notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages occurring in the leased property in kind or in value.
Fifth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
upon the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and others
of oaths concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on 16 / 7 / 1957
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al-Hussein and partners | Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President Member
30 Fils
50 Fils
Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al-Hussein and partners
⟦...⟧

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Sequence Number:
Door Numbers: 49, 11, and 12 Shop in Qanbar
247 247 Ali
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Ahmed Al-Hussein, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review of the original share of 4 - 5
in the shop in Qanbar located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 49, 11, and 12, to be used for selling vegetables
from the beginning of the year Rabi' al-Thani 1376, on the twelfth of November, for one year
until the end of one Rabi' al-Thani 1377, on the eleventh of November
for a rental amount of only one hundred and eighty dinars and two hundred and fifty fils.
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only ⟦illegible⟧ and as for the remainder, amounting to
one hundred and eighty dinars and two hundred and fifty fils, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates below: -
1 ⟦illegible⟧ fils, one hundred and eighty dinars and two hundred and fifty fils on the date of 14 Jumada al-Thani 1376, in the month of June 1376
2 ⟦illegible⟧ fils ⟦illegible⟧ dinars on the date of 14 Jumada al-Thani 1376, in the month of April 1376
3 ⟦illegible⟧ fils ⟦illegible⟧ dinars on the date of 14 Jumada al-Thani 1376, in the month of October 1376
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note of the notes issued above at maturity, the debt
becomes entirely accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. For one hundred and eighty dinars.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to use the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of one hundred and fifty fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property, in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 16 / 7 / 1956
Witness Witness The Lessee Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments The Lessor
⟦illegible⟧ Ahmed Al-Hussein and his successor (The Lay Council) - Ezra Menahem Daniel
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The Presiding Member
⟦three postage/revenue stamps with portraits⟧
50 fils 20 fils 20 fils
Ahmed Al-Hussein and his successor

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Fils Baisa ⟦illegible⟧ Division ⟦illegible⟧ in the origin of ⟦illegible⟧
480 110 ⟦illegible⟧ 504
77 ⟦illegible⟧ 497
287 250
Page: 27
Sequence Number:
Door Number: 487 ⟦illegible⟧
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and ⟦Mr. Abdul Jawad al-Qaisi⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: ⟦line⟧
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review ⟦a house in the origin of ⟦illegible⟧⟧
⟦in the gate⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab al-Agha⟧ quarter, numbered ⟦207 / 45⟧ to be used ⟦for selling fruit⟧
from the beginning of ⟦1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1375⟧ year ⟦corresponding to 21 June 1959⟧
to the end of ⟦a full year⟧ year ⟦corresponding to 20 June 1960⟧
for a rental amount of only ⟦seventy dinars and eight hundred fils and no more⟧
Second — The Lessor received from the Lessee only: ⟦forty dinars⟧
And as for the remainder, amounting to: ⟦thirty dinars and eight hundred fils⟧
The Lessee must pay it according to: the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are listed below: ⟦line⟧
1 ⟦According to a promissory note dated 21 June 1957 for the amount of 30/800 thirty dinars and eight hundred fils⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes listed above at maturity, the debt
becomes entirely accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right of ⟦occupancy⟧ in the leased property during the lease term and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of ⟦seven hundred and fifty fils⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on ⟦21 / 6 / 1957⟧ ⟦corresponding to Jumada al-Thani 1376⟧
Witness ⟦illegible⟧
Witness ⟦illegible⟧
Lessee ⟦Abdul Jawad al-Qaisi⟧
Lessor Trustee of the Endowments of ⟦Ezra Menahem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council)
Endowments of ⟦illegible⟧
30 fils
50 fils

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Sequence Number:
Door Number: 205/1/207
247
Karkh 22
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Munira Shasha Endowments and her children (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Abboud Arslan Hantoush, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a house in the original cistern m
in Al-Dahana located in Baghdad in Bab Al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 207/1, to be used for selling hardware
from the beginning of the Tishrin journey, Jumada al-Awwal 1376, on the first and twenty-eighth of November, year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six AD
until the end of 27 April 1377, year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven AD
for a rental value of only seventy-eight dinars and thirty-five fils
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only fourteen dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to
sixty-eight dinars and thirty-five fils, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates below: -
Installments
1 | 25 | 28 | Promissory note dated 27 Jumada al-Awwal 1376 on 27 January 1957
2 | ⟦line⟧
3 | ⟦line⟧
4 | ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any of the promissory notes issued above at maturity, the debt becomes
entirely accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property during the lease term and may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of seven hundred and twenty-five fils without the need for formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur to the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 20 / 1 / 1957 corresponding to Jumada al-Thani 1376
The Lessor
Trustee of the Munira Shasha Endowments and her children
(The Lay Council)
⟦signature⟧
The Lessee
Abboud Arslan Hantoush
⟦signature⟧
Witness
⟦signature⟧
Witness
⟦signature⟧
Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The Presiding Member
⟦three revenue stamps with portraits and values 50 fils, 20 fils, 20 fils⟧

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Preserved 44
Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 17 ⟦line⟧ Shop 247
The contract has been concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧ (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) hereinafter called
the Lessor, and ⟦Hussein Al-Sayyid Nasser⟧ hereinafter called the Lessee, as follows: —
First — The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and notification ⟦a share in the original shop⟧
in ⟦Al-Rusafa⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Bab Al-Agha⟧ neighborhood, numbered ⟦247⟧ to be used ⟦for selling furniture⟧
from the beginning of ⟦twenty-five Jumada al-Thani 1376 Hijri and twenty-eight January 1957 Gregorian⟧
to the end of ⟦fourteen Jumada al-Thani 1377 Hijri and six January 1958 Gregorian⟧
for a rental amount of only ⟦fifty-eight dinars and thirty-five fils⟧
Second — The Lessor received from the Lessee only ⟦forty-five dinars⟧ and as for the remainder amounting to
⟦thirteen dinars and thirty-five fils⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ whose amounts and maturity dates are written below: —
Installments | Promissory Notes
1 | ⟦Amount of 13/035 dinars, promissory note dated 28 Jumada al-Thani 1376 due on 5 / 5 / 1957⟧
2 | ⟦line⟧
3 | ⟦line⟧
4 | ⟦line⟧
Third — If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or a promissory note of the promissory notes written above at maturity, the debt becomes
entirely accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the leased property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if there is
a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth — The Lessee has the right to ⟦utilize⟧ the leased property during the lease period and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. And at
the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent amounting to ⟦fifty-eight fils⟧ without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth — The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth — The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are on the Lessee and
he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh — The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of lying and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on ⟦28 / 1 / 1957⟧ corresponding to ⟦1376⟧
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
⟦Signature⟧ | ⟦Signature⟧ | ⟦Hussein Al-Sayyid Nasser⟧ | Trustee of the endowments of ⟦Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧
(The Lay Council)
The President
Endowment Department of ⟦Ezra Menachem Daniel⟧
1376
50 fils
30 fils
Hussein

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Sequence Number ::
Door Numbers :: 222 and 223
The Leased Property :: Shops in Bab al-Agha
Fils | Dinar | Waqf common share number, p. 297
222 | 147
678 | 182 | " " " p. 207
450
The contract has been concluded between the administrator of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad) referred to
hereinafter as the Lessor, and Mr. Muhammad Nasr Kohji, referred to hereinafter as the Lessee, regarding the following :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting a share in the original, p. 5-4
in the ⟦remnants⟧ district located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood numbered 27 and 28 to be used for selling ⟦spirits⟧
from the beginning of 1 Rajab 1376 Wednesday 1 February 1957 to the end of 14 Rajab 1377 Tuesday 4 February 1958
for a rental amount of only one hundred thirty-eight Dinars and eight hundred ninety Fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receipt from the Lessee of the rental amount mentioned in the first clause above, one hundred thirty-eight
Dinars and eight hundred ninety Fils
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy and use of the leased property during the lease term and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amounting to one Dinar
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Fifth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
borne by the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and others
among the oaths regarding this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 18 / 2 / 1957 corresponding to Rajab 1376
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Haji Muhammad Nasr Kohji | Administrator of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Administrator
The President Member
100 Fils
I received the mentioned amount | Agent
Good

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Volume 12
Sequence Number:
Door Number: 25 Shop
246
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Muhammad Mustafa al-Mallah, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and viewing, a share of 5 original shares
in the house located in Baghdad in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 1/487, to be used as a tailor shop
from the beginning of one Sha'ban, year one thousand three hundred and seventy-six AH, for one year
to the end of Rajab 1377, year one thousand three hundred and seventy-seven AH
for a rental amount of only one hundred and thirty-one Dinars and four hundred and twenty-five Fils.
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only sixty-six Dinars and seven hundred and twelve Fils, and as for the remainder, amounting to
sixty-five Dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes whose amounts and maturity dates are written below: -
Installments
1- 65 Dinars according to a promissory note dated 15 November 1957, month of June 1957
2-
3-
4-
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or any of the promissory notes written above upon maturity, the entire debt
becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a deficit, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased premises for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At
the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of one Dinar without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he
is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other oaths
related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each party in Baghdad on 15 / 1 / 1957 corresponding to 12 Jumada al-Thani 1376.
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Trustee's Agent | Muhammad Mustafa al-Mallah | Trustee of Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menahem Daniel Endowments
The Trustee
The President Member
100 Fils
Muhammad Mustafa al-Mallah

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Portfolio 21
Sequence Number:
Door Number: ⟦17/22⟧ Shops
226
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel's Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Kamil Mustafa Al-Kabir, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, on the following:
First - That the Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, a share in the original shop number 405
in Al-Dahana, located in Baghdad in Bab Al-Agha district, numbered 227, to be used for selling fruit
from the beginning of Monday, June 20, 1956, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six
to the end of Sunday, June 20, 1957, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven
for a rental amount of only one hundred and eighty dinars and six hundred and eighty fils
Second - That the Lessor has received from the Lessee only sixty dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to
one hundred and twenty dinars and six hundred and eighty fils, the Lessee must pay it according to the issued promissory notes, their amounts and maturity dates below:
Installments
1 | 60/340 Dinars | Promissory Note No. 1 | Date 22 Safar 1376 | Maturity 10 Sha'ban 1376
2 | 60/340 Dinars | Promissory Note No. 2 | Date 22 Safar 1376 | Maturity 10 Ramadan 1376
3 |
4 |
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) or any promissory note of the promissory notes issued above on its maturity, the debt becomes
entirely accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to rescind this contract and lease the leased premises to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if
there is a decrease, without the need to give an official notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased premises for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. At the
conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased premises to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of one hundred and fifty fils without the need for an official notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased premises to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or defect and to compensate him for all deficiencies
and damages that occur in the leased premises in kind or in value.
Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, guard, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee and he
is obligated to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding declarations of falsehood and other oaths
concerning this contract.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 10 / 1 / 1956
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Kamil Mustafa Al-Kabir | Trustee of Ezra Menachem Daniel's Endowments
(The Lay Council)
Ezra Menachem Daniel
Ezra Menachem Daniel's Endowments
Trustee
The Presiding Member
100 fils
Kamil Mustafa Al-Kabir
⟦illegible⟧
Trustee's Agent

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Sequence Number ::
Doors Number :: 70 / 92 / 1
Leased Property :: Shop 446 ⟦Café⟧
Neighborhood 81 Shop 249
447
120
446
Shop 446 ⟦Café⟧
A contract has been made between the Trustee of the Endowments of <del>Ezra</del> Menahem Daniel (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad) called
hereinafter the Lessor, and Mr. Gharib Hanna Sabri, called hereinafter the Lessee, as follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection ⟦Share 4 out of Share 504⟧
Shop 446 located in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 70 / 92 / 1, to be used for ⟦selling haberdashery⟧
from the beginning of 19 Muharram 1376, year nineteen hundred and fifty-six, until the end of 18 Muharram 1377, year nineteen hundred and fifty-seven AH
for a rental amount of only one hundred and thirty-eight dinars and eight hundred and forty-two fils
Second - The Lessor acknowledges receiving from the Lessee the rent amount mentioned in the first clause above, one hundred and thirty-eight
dinars and eight hundred and forty-two fils
Third - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent
from the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays
doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one dinar
without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract free of any damage or defect and to
compensate him for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, in kind or in value.
Fifth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are
on the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Sixth - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one for each party, in Baghdad on 28 / 8 / 1956
Fakhri Malik ⟦The Representative⟧ Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
Gharib Hanna Sabri Trustee of the Endowments of Ezra Menahem Daniel
(The Lay Council)
Endowments of Ezra Menahem Daniel
The Trustee
The President Member
The lease is valid starting 19 Muharram 1376
Due date 19 Muharram 1377
25 / 644
25 / 714
7 / 298

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