AI en Translation, Pages 26-50
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Presidency of the Court of First Instance
Baghdad
Number -
Date - 26 / 7 / 944
Head of the Jewish Community
The Mukhtar of the Al-Bataween neighborhood has nominated Saul Nahum, the grandfather of the minors, and they are
Fuad, Nahum, Nassim, Durus, and Najat, the children of the deceased Ibrahim Naji Saul Nahum
Please provide your remarks regarding the aforementioned nomination and inform us
The Judge
General Appeal
Regarding the subscription for the relief of the victims of the June 1-2, 1941 incident
My sons!
I see it as one of my most particular duties to publish this appeal to the honorable public for the second time, drawing attention specifically to some
points that may have been hidden from many of those who carry a living feeling toward the sons of their homeland and their brothers in tormented humanity.
My sons! I do not see myself in need of reminding you of the great catastrophe and the heavy calamity that befell a large number of the members of our community as a result of
the unfortunate events that passed over them on last June 1st and 2nd. And now, after weeks have passed after weeks since this painful affliction,
is it not the duty of every individual among us to ask what has happened to the hundreds of families and the thousands upon thousands of our stricken brothers? Is it not our duty to
know the fate of those who were struck in their sources of livelihood and means of subsistence, and the fate of their children who are starving and have no helper
except the mercy of God, which encompasses everything in this existence?
The report presented by the specialized relief committee after studying the project and examining the situation of three thousand stricken families is something that attracts
the utmost attention and arouses sadness and pain in sensitive hearts. For the amounts collected from those of mercy and chivalry, and which it is hoped will be collected in the near
future, do not contain enough to cover the simplest needs of these miserable families or restore the wheel of their economic life to its former course, even in a
preliminary way, despite the efforts made by the specialized committees and their successive visits to those of wealth and ease. So how can we manage the living of
these miserable families and restore productive work to hundreds of shops that were a constant source for supporting these thousands of our stricken brothers?
My sons! Let each of us hold himself accountable before his conscience and soul. And let him imagine his situation if he were - God forbid - among those who were hit
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His Eminence, the President of the Jewish Religious Court
Baghdad
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter received by us from the Baghdad Court of First Instance
under number 2503 and dated 26 / 7 / 944 to respond to its content.
Head of the Community
Head of the Jewish Community - Baghdad
The Mukhtar of the Battaween neighborhood has nominated Yaqub Nahum, the maternal grandfather of the minors,
namely Fuad, Nahum, Nassim, Doris, and Najat, the children of the deceased Ibrahim Nahi
Shaul Nahum; please provide your remarks regarding the aforementioned nomination and inform us.
The Judge
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The Rabbinical Court of
Baghdad, may God protect it
The Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad
JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT
BAGHDAD
Number 7
Date
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We have informed the Religious Court ⟦...⟧ evidence that
that it found that ⟦...⟧ the guardianship
over his grandchildren has ⟦...⟧ from
⟦...⟧ issued to him above no
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Statistics and information related to the hospital
Year | Number of patients admitted to Mar Elias Hospital | Daily number of beds in Mar Elias Hospital | Number of surgeries in Mar Elias Hospital | Number of doctors at Mar Elias Hospital | Number of nurses at Mar Elias Hospital
1933 | 936 | 35 | 329 | 3 | 2
1934 half a year only | 667 | 70 | 308 | 3 | 6
1935 | 1565 | 90 | 551 | 3 | 8
1936 | 2007 | 90 | 512 | 5 | 9
1937 | 2104 | 100 | 537 | 5 | 10
Note: Summary of the accumulated hospital deficit from the years
Mar Elias Hospital: A charitable hospital containing departments for internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and pediatrics
for internal medicine and his assistant, a surgeon, a specialist in gynecology and pediatrics, and a doctor specializing in analysis and
Rima Khadoori Eye Hospital: A charitable hospital for the poor; the visits of women and men to it during a year reached ⟦...⟧
and 594 minor operations during the mentioned year, and it has a doctor specializing in eye diseases and nurses as needed.
Dar al-Shifa Pharmacy: A pharmacy joined by a doctor and a dresser to treat patients for free, and it dispenses prescriptions to them for free and has
to the homes of the patients themselves.
School Clinics: A clinic has been established in every school containing the necessary medicines to treat school students under the supervision of
Nursing Mothers Relief Society: A charitable society managed by a group of elite virtuous women, its goal is to aid poor mothers and their children
the building with what the society collected from trusts
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7858
3 August 944
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter numbered 2503 dated 26/7/944
The Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad has informed us that it
found that the nomination of Mr. Yaqub Nahum for the guardianship of his grandchildren
Fuad Nahum, Nassim, Doris, and Najat was appropriate because
the aforementioned person is qualified for it.
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Head of the Community
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Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Number 138 / 44
Date 7 / 8 / 1944 AD
Presidency of the Jewish Community
A lawsuit has been filed in our court between Hayla daughter of Yehuda and ⟦Yaber⟧ Yaqub nicknamed
(Gabi) Elia, involving the collection of alimony for her young daughter Samira. Since the defendant
stated before our court that he had divorced his wife some time ago and that he doubts that the mentioned girl
is his daughter, please enlighten our court with your observations while sending a copy of the judgment issued by
your court regarding the divorce lawsuit.
⟦signature⟧
The Judge
Baghdad ⟦line⟧
His Excellency the Chairman of the Israeli Charitable Hospitals Committee, the Respected
In Meir Elias Hospital
Baghdad
After greetings and respect,
I request to be considered a subscriber in your respected committee with a monthly fee of ⟦line⟧ fils
I will pay it every year / six months at once. May you remain successful in serving charitable projects?
Sincerely,
8587
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7827
7 August 944
His Eminence, the President of the Jewish Religious Court
Baghdad
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter received by us from the Baghdad Court of First Instance
under number 44/138 and dated 7/8/944 to respond to its content.
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On behalf of the Head of the Community
Copy of the letter
Presidency of the Jewish Community
A lawsuit has been filed in our court ⟦brought⟧ between Haydah daughter of Yehuda and Yaqub
nicknamed (Gabi) Eliya, involving the collection of alimony for her young daughter Samira, and since
the defendant stated before our court that he had divorced his wife some time ago and that
he doubts that the aforementioned girl is his daughter, therefore please enlighten our court with your observations while
sending a copy of the judgment issued by your court regarding the divorce lawsuit.
The Judge
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General Appeal
Regarding the subscription for the relief of the victims of the incident of June 1-2, 1941
My sons!
I see it as one of my most specific duties to publish to the honorable public for the second time this appeal, drawing attention particularly to some
points that may have been hidden from many of those who carry a living feeling toward their fellow countrymen and their brothers in suffering humanity.
My sons! I do not see myself in need of reminding you of the great catastrophe and the grave misfortune that befell a large number of the members of our community as a result of
the unfortunate events that passed over them last June 1/2. And now, after weeks have passed following weeks since this painful affliction,
is it not the duty of every individual among us to ask what has become of the hundreds of families and the thousands upon thousands of our afflicted brothers? Is it not our duty to
know the fate of those who were struck in their sources of livelihood and means of living, and the fate of their children who are starving and have no helper
except the mercy of God, which encompasses everything in this existence?
The report submitted by the specialized relief committee after studying the project and auditing the situation of three thousand afflicted families calls for
the utmost attention and stirs sadness and pain in sensitive hearts. For the amounts collected from those of mercy and chivalry, and which it is hoped will be collected in the near
future, do not contain enough to meet the simplest needs of these miserable families or return the wheel of their economic life to its former state, even in a
preliminary way, despite the efforts made by the specialized committees and their successive visits to the wealthy and affluent. So how can we provide for the living of
these miserable families and restore productive work to hundreds of shops that were a constant source of support for these thousands of our afflicted brothers?
My sons! Let each of us hold himself accountable before his conscience and soul. Let him imagine his situation if he were—God forbid—among those who were struck by
that painful catastrophe. If he finds in himself the generosity for his own salvation and safety, let him thank ⟦...⟧ the care of that by extending the hand of relief to
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9 August 944
⟦Urgent⟧
⟦Note⟧
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter No. 138 / 944 Sh dated 7 / 8 / 944
The Israeli Religious Court in Baghdad has informed us that the woman named Hila
daughter of Yehuda stated upon her divorce from her husband Yaqub Eliya on
10 / March / 943 that her menstruation had stopped and that she might be pregnant
from her divorcee, and the husband also admitted that he was on good terms with her until
the seventeenth day of February 943, and the divorce took place with the consent
of both parties, and from this it appears that the girl is his daughter
On behalf of the Head of the Community
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Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Number 124 / 44
Date 2 / 8 / 1944
To the Head of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
The Mukhtar of the Al-Qishla neighborhood submitted a statement to our court regarding the death of Menashe Ishaq Behor in
the Holy City of Jerusalem. In order to verify the identity of the deceased, it must be determined
whether the deceased was of Iraqi nationality or not. Please inform us of that and attach what is sent
to you, a burial certificate and other requirements, requesting their translation and return to us
promptly.
The Judge
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and its dire need for the assistance of the masters of ⟦...⟧
You will give our call the necessary attention and support us materially and morally so that we can revive these charitable institutions.
Furthermore, we present to you an enclosed form which we hope you will take the initiative to fill out and send to Meir Hospital.
Elias, and may you remain successful?
Sincerely,
Chairman of the Hospitals Committee
Note:
In the year 1934, the first of October was adopted as the beginning of the fiscal year instead of the first of April. This change led to the closing of the accounts
of this year, which began in April 934, at the end of September 934, so that they could be opened on the first of October. Thus, the year 1934 appears in the
attached statistics table in the form of only half a year.
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Translation of the first page
To the honorable Mr. Yehoshua Eini
Baghdad
We received your letter dated the 31st of last month with a check for the amount of two
Palestinian pounds, and we answer your inquiry that Mr. Menashe Isaac Bechor
passed away on 21/1/943 and was buried in Jerusalem on that day. ⟦And based on what is⟧ recorded
in our records, the ⟦deceased⟧ was of Iraqi nationality.
Burial Society
Enclosed is a receipt for the amount of two Palestinian pounds.
⟦Supervisor⟧
I certify the correctness of the translation
Secretary of the Israelite Community
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7902
3 September 944
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter No. 124 / 944 Sh dated 31 / 8 / 944
Since we do not have a register of the members of the community and their nationalities, it is difficult
for us to answer your inquiry regarding the nationality of the deceased Menashi Ishaq Bikhor
However, we enclose herewith the burial paper with its translation on the back, from which it is clear that the deceased
was of Iraqi nationality.
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Head of the Community
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Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Number 161 / 44 S
Date 11 / 9 / 1944
To the Presidency of the Jewish Religious Court
In Baghdad
Based on the lawsuit between Yaqub Ezra Dawud and
Nasima Pinhas, I request clarification regarding the reasons that led
to the divorce between them. Please inform us of that, provided that the
answer reaches us before the trial day falling on 16 / 9 / 1944.
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The Judge.
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14 September 944
His Eminence the President of the Israeli Religious Court in Baghdad
Below is a copy of the letter received by us from the Baghdad Court of First Instance under number /
161 / 44 Sh and dated 11 / 9 / 944 to respond to its content.
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community.
Copy of the letter
Based on the lawsuit arising between Yaqub Ezra Dawud and Nazima
Pinhas, it is necessary to clarify the reasons that led to the divorce
between them, so please inform us of that, provided that the answer reaches us before the day of the hearing
16 / 9 / 944.
The Judge
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From Salih Ibrahim, owner of Sugar Warehouse No. 96 for the ⟦Qanbar Ali⟧ neighborhood
To the Honorable Council of Brothers
We submit to you herewith the tea and coffee coupons for the month of August ⟦945⟧, and that is for <del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
And their house tea Hawidi ⟦92/164⟧ kilos and coffee and the rest number ⟦1213/3⟧ six-sevenths for the month of July for
According to the Ministry of Supply letter No. ⟦...⟧ with their house tea and coffee Hawi ⟦48/1⟧ kilos
tea and ⟦...⟧ kilos of coffee, as recorded below
Number of cards ⟦...⟧
Kilos of tea
Kilos of coffee
Total
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7925
22 September 944
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter numbered 44/161 dated 9/11/944
The Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad has informed us that the divorce
of Nazima Pinhas from her husband Yaqub Ezra Daoud has taken place based on the agreement of both parties
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Head of the Community
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7027
Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Number 8/11/932
Date 683/932
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11/2/932 in your letter numbered 5037 and dated
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Establishment of Schools ⟦illegible⟧
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7932
9/21/1944
His Eminence, the President of the Israeli Religious Court
Baghdad
We present to you herewith the notification numbered 132 containing 32 papers
regarding the lawsuit of Marcelle Yehuda Karchi and Yusuf Habib. Please inform us
of receipt.
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
A copy of it to the Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to its letter No. 542/944
Dated 9/12/1944
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Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Number ⟦2082⟧
Date 10 / 9 / 1944
To the Head of the Jewish Community
The Mukhtar of Qanbar Ali neighborhood has nominated Musa bin Rahmin Munshi
for the guardianship of his nephew, the minor Musa Naji, son of the deceased ⟦Musa⟧
Musa Dawud Balas; please provide your opinion regarding the aforementioned nomination
and inform us.
⟦signature⟧
The Judge.
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7822
14 September 944
His Eminence the President of the Israelite Religious Court
Baghdad
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter received by us from the Court of First Instance
of Baghdad under number 3013 and dated 10/9/944 to respond to its content.
⟦signature⟧
President of the Community
⟦line⟧
Copy of the Letter
To the President of the Israelite Community
The Mukhtar of the Qanbar Ali neighborhood has nominated Moshe bin Rahmin Menashi for the guardianship
of his young nephew Moshe Naji, son of the deceased Moshe Daoud Balash, so please
express your opinion regarding the aforementioned nomination and inform us.
The Judge
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The Religious Court of
Baghdad, may God protect it
The Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad
JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT
BAGHDAD
Number: 7
Date: ⟦1954/10/24⟧
Known to us, we ⟦...⟧
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7925
14 September 944
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter numbered 1330 dated 10 / 9 / 944
The Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad has found that Mr.
Moshe bin Rahmin is fit for the guardianship of his nephew, the minor Moshe Naji
bin Moshe Daoud Ballas.
Head of the Community
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The Religious Court of
Number
122
Date
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Baghdad, may God protect it
The Israeli Religious Court in Baghdad
JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT
BAGHDAD
⟦line⟧
We hereby certify that Mrs. Simcha
widow of the late Isaac Salman Cohen
who passed away on the day of ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
left behind her son Isaac
who is present here in Baghdad and she has no heir
other than him and according to her they gave him
(122) one hundred and twenty (72) and seven and eight
In Baghdad
Mori Ezra
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Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Number 542 / 944
2826
Date 23 / 8 / 1944
To the Presidency of the Court of the Israelite Community
Please send the file pertaining to the plaintiff Marcelle
Yehuda Gurji against her husband Yusuf Hayyim Hakham Sassoon regarding
her claim demanding the defendant return the items belonging to her, provided
that it is returned to us before the day appointed for the hearing on 12 / 9 / 944
⟦signature⟧
The Judge
⟦mirrored: The Rabbinical Court⟧
⟦mirrored: of the Jewish Community⟧
⟦mirrored: in Baghdad⟧
⟦mirrored: JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT⟧
⟦mirrored: BAGHDAD⟧
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⟦mirrored handwriting: 7 lines of illegible text⟧
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7892
28 August 944
His Eminence, the President of the Jewish Religious Court
Baghdad
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter received by us from the Court of First Instance
in Baghdad under number 542/944 and dated 26 / 8 / 944 to act accordingly
⟦regarding⟧ the matter of the report ⟦related to⟧
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Head of the Community
Copy of the letter
Presidency of the Court for the Jewish Community
Please send the report concerning the plaintiff Marcelle Yehuda Karji
against her husband Yusuf Habib Hakham Sassoon regarding her claim demanding
the defendant for the items belonging to her, provided that it reaches us before the day
appointed for the hearing, which falls on 12 / 9 / 944.
The Judge
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7905
4 September 944
Presidency of the Baghdad Court of First Instance
Reference to your letter No. 944/542 dated 26 / 8 / 944
We are sending to you, accompanied by this letter of ours, file number 132 containing
32 papers regarding the lawsuit of Marcel Yehuda Gurji and Yosef Hayyim
Hakham Isaac. Please kindly return it to us after you have finished reviewing it.
⟦illegible signature⟧
Acting Head of the Community