AI en Translation, Pages 351-375
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⟦...⟧ /3/ 1949
Presidency of the Israelite Spiritual Council
Baghdad
After greetings,
We transmit below a copy of the letter from the Personal Status Court in Baghdad numbered
2038 and dated 28 / 3 / 1949 to respond to its content as quickly as possible.
May you remain in peace.
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
Copy of the letter
Presidency of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
Based on the loss of consciousness of Daoud Salman Bano according to a report from the medical board, it
has become necessary to appoint a guardian for him. Please nominate someone you trust from among the persons
who are able to manage his affairs so that we can appoint a guardian for him. Please
inform us of that as quickly as possible.
The Judge
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The Spiritual Council of the Jewish Community
In Baghdad, may God protect it
The Israeli Spiritual Council
In Baghdad
Number: 45 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 21 / 2 / 949
Designating 30 lettuce plants and a pair of 30 black ones
and a seal of 30 brides for Isaac George Kenana
under the hand of the sweeper Abu ⟦...⟧ the ⟦...⟧, and who
mentioned that the sweeper belongs to Rahamim Kenana, deceased
from Joshua <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> Ezra Habib, established for him 30 Meir
furthermore, the property is thus, the rest of the sweeper belongs to the one called
Hazzan Ovadia
Presidency of the Israeli Community
Baghdad
Number 655
Date 21 / 2 / 1949
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Nomination of a Guardian
3/ /1949
Personal Status Court
Baghdad
After greetings,
With reference to your letter numbered 2028 and dated 3/28/949
corresponding to 28 Jumada al-Awwal 1368 AH regarding the request to nominate a guardian
for Mr. Daoud Salman Baqsu due to his loss of consciousness.
We wish to inform you that the Israeli Spiritual Council in Baghdad
has decided to nominate His Eminence Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Saqi as a guardian for the aforementioned Mr.
Daoud Salman Baqsu. May you remain in peace;
⟦illegible signature⟧
Head of the Community
To be filed
5/10
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Number - 21 / 1646
Judge - Mr. Ata Abdul Wahab
Based on the interdiction of the mentally incompetent Daoud Salman Bano and the letter from the Presidency of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
dated 3/31/1949, Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi appeared and stated, to the best of his knowledge, the interdiction of the mentally incompetent
Daoud Salman Bano, and that he was nominated by the Presidency of the Israelite Community in Baghdad for the guardianship over the aforementioned
mentally incompetent person, and that he agrees to undertake the matters of guardianship over him and pledges to preserve his affairs and rights. The
two witnesses, Isaac Ibrahim and Salman Meir Bano, appeared, and upon their testimony, each of them testified
by way of reporting and individually that Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi is a trustworthy man of social standing in the community
and is among those who can be relied upon in matters of guardianship and others, and that he is neither wasteful nor extravagant. Accordingly, and based on the letter of the
Presidency of the Israelite Community No. 942 dated 3/31/1949 and the personal evidence, I have decided to interdict the mentally incompetent
Daoud Salman Bano and appoint Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi as his guardian to manage his affairs, preserve his rights, and consult
legal and administrative channels and other departments regarding what concerns him and pertains to him until his recovery, provided that he does not sell or mortgage
any of his property except with permission from this court. What occurred was recorded on 4/3/1949.
Judge ⟦line⟧
A / 1
Presidency of the Community
6 / 7 / 1938
To the respected Mr. ⟦...⟧
On 26 / 6 / 1938 ⟦...⟧
On the occasion of ⟦...⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Head of the Community
Copy
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Number 21 / 1646
Judge Mr. Ata Abdul Wahab
Based on the interdiction of the mentally incompetent Daoud Salman Bano and the letter from the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
dated 31/3/1949, Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi appeared and stated his knowledge of the interdiction of the mentally incompetent
Daoud Salman Bano, and that he was nominated by the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad for the guardianship of the aforementioned
mentally incompetent person, and that he agrees to undertake the matters of guardianship over him and pledges to preserve his affairs and rights. The
two witnesses, Isaac Ibrahim and Salman Meir Bano, appeared, and upon their testimony, each of them testified
individually and informatively that Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi is a trustworthy man with a social standing in the community
and is among those who can be relied upon in matters of guardianship and others, and that he is neither wasteful nor extravagant. Accordingly, and based on the letter of the
Jewish Community Presidency No. 942 dated 31/3/1949 and the personal evidence, I have decided to interdict the mentally incompetent
Daoud Salman Bano and appoint Rabbi Yaqub Ezra Musfi as his guardian to manage his affairs, preserve his rights, and represent him in
legal and administrative proceedings and other departments regarding what concerns him and pertains to him until his recovery, provided that he does not sell or mortgage
any of his property except with permission from this court. What occurred was recorded on 3/4/1949.
Judge
A. A.
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Court of Personal Matters in Baghdad
Number - 2429
Date - 30 / 5 / 1949
2 Sha'ban 1368 AH
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Number 697
Date 21 / 5 / 949
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Salima daughter of Moshi, wife of the interdicted Daoud Salman Bano, has approached our court and requested the appointment of a temporary guardian over
her husband for the purpose of filing a lawsuit to allocate alimony for her and her children. It is necessary to nominate a person whom you trust so that we can
appoint him as a temporary guardian. Please inform us of the person you trust and his place of residence as soon as possible.
⟦signature⟧
The Judge
Tikriti
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⟦Department Copy⟧
992
1/6/1949
Presidency of the Israeli Spiritual Council
Baghdad
After greetings,
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter from the Personal Status Court numbered 3469
and dated 30/5/1949 to respond to its content as quickly as possible, and may you remain [well];
Head of the Community
Copy of the letter
Salima bint Abboushi, the wife of the interdicted Dawud Salman Bano, approached our court
and requested the appointment of a temporary guardian for her husband for the purpose of filing a lawsuit to allocate alimony for her
and her children. It was necessary to nominate a person whom you trust so that we can appoint him as a temporary
guardian. Please inform us of the person you trust and his place of residence
as soon as possible.
The Judge
A. A.
Presidency of the Court of Personal Matters for the Mosaic Community in Baghdad
Number ⟦P536⟧ / Register
Date 13 / 5 / 1956 - 3 Sivan 5716
Subject / ⟦Request for⟧ a deed of guardianship
Presidency of the Court of Personal Matters for the Mosaic Community
Incoming under number ⟦...⟧
Dated 12 / 5 / 1956
To the Presidency of the Court of Personal Matters in Baghdad
Based on the request submitted by the woman named ⟦Habiba⟧ daughter of ⟦Ezra⟧ in her capacity as guardian of the minors ⟦Isaac⟧ and ⟦Salim⟧
children of the deceased ⟦David⟧ son of ⟦Salman⟧ ⟦Zaytouna⟧, and since there is no legal impediment for her, it was decided to grant her this legal deed
to carry out the aforementioned guardianship duties and to serve as a document in her hand when needed, written on the date above
The Rabbi
President of the Court
Baghdad
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The Spiritual Council of the Jewish Community
In Baghdad, may God protect it
The Israeli Spiritual Council
In Baghdad
Number: 82
Date: 1949/6/14
Special Number: 701
Date: 1949/6/15
My lady L. Hakka Hanum daughter of L. Shaul
And she is L. Hurina L. Isaac
Received from our treasury the sum of 1992 L.
From the date 1949/6/1
And it has been delivered to Ruhama Kanamit
Entitled to H. H. Yosef Hayyim Dayan Shalom
On her behalf L. Abdal Qader Salman Cohen by right
Her obligations to you L. Hathum
Isaac Shalom
Manuh Ezra
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Department Copy
994
2/6/1946
Personal Status Court
Baghdad
After greetings,
With reference to your letter numbered 3469 and dated 30/5/1946
regarding the nomination of a temporary guardian for the interdicted Dawud Salman Bano for the purpose of filing a lawsuit
to allocate alimony for the wife and children of the aforementioned interdicted person.
Please be informed that the Jewish Spiritual Council in Baghdad
has nominated His Eminence Rabbi Saleh Yusuf Hayyim as a temporary guardian for the interdicted
Dawud Salman Bano. Sincerely!
<del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
Head of the Community
For filing
⟦A. A.⟧
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Personal Status Court in Baghdad
Number 89/1949
Date 25 / 6 / 1949
28 / Sha'ban / 1368 AH
Presidency of the ⟦Jewish⟧ Community
Number ⟦Incoming⟧ 251
Date 27 / 6 / 949
To "
Manager of Rafidain Bank
Based on the alimony lawsuit established between Yaqub Ibrahim Yehuda and his two sons Shawqi and Nazim, clarification was required
as to whether the plaintiff <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> Yaqub Ibrahim Yehuda is an employee of yours and receives a monthly salary, so please inform us
of that, provided that the answer reaches us before the day of the hearing corresponding to 12 / 7 / 1949
The Judge
A copy of it to "
Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, please inform us whether the plaintiff Yaqub
Ibrahim Yehuda performs work in the Presidency of the Community and receives a salary for it, so please inform us
of that
S/ Al-Khuwaishi
4175
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Issued on 5/7/1949
<del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
Department Copy
7/7/49
⟦illegible⟧
1022
6/30/1949
Presidency of the Spiritual Council
We list below for you a copy of the letter from the Personal Status Court No.
149/89 p. 4175 dated 6/26/1949 addressed to the Manager of the Rafidain
Bank, and a copy of it to us, for your kind remarks in this regard as quickly
as possible. Sincerely;
Head of the Community
Copy of the letter
To -
Manager of the Rafidain Bank
Based on the alimony lawsuit between Yaqub Ibrahim Yehuda and his two children
Shawqi and Fatim, it was necessary to clarify whether the plaintiff Yaqub Ibrahim Yehuda
is an employee of yours and receives a monthly salary. Please inform us of that, provided that the
answer reaches us before the hearing day corresponding to 7/12/1949.
The Judge
A copy of it to -
Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad. Please inform us whether the
plaintiff Yaqub Ibrahim Yehuda performs work at the Presidency of the Community
and receives a salary for it. Please inform us of that.
A / 1
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Personal Status Court in Baghdad
Number - 89 / 1949
Date - 13 / 7 / 1949
17 Ramadan 1368 AH
Presidency of ⟦illegible⟧
Number ⟦illegible⟧ 728
Date 17 / 7 / ⟦illegible⟧
4512
Manager of Rafidain Bank
Based on the alimony lawsuit established between Ibrahim Yaqub Yehuda and his two sons Shawqi and Nazim
it was necessary to clarify whether the plaintiff Yaqub Yehuda is an employee of yours and receives a monthly salary
so please inform us of that, provided that the answer reaches us before the day of the hearing corresponding to 24 / 7 / 1949.
And upon
The Judge
A copy of it to: -
Presidency of the Israelite Community - please inform us whether the plaintiff Yaqub
Ibrahim Yehuda performs work at the presidency of the community and receives
a salary for it ⟦...⟧.
Al-Tikriti
5713 / 51
<del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
3773 / 51
1 / 25
31 / 3 / 1931
Presidency of the Sharia Court in Baghdad
On the occasion of filing the lawsuit numbered 5713 on 26 / 3 / 1931 by the plaintiff ⟦illegible⟧
In the name of ⟦illegible⟧ against her husband, the defendant ⟦illegible⟧ on 26 / 3 / 1931
It was decided to bring the legal alimony document issued by the aforementioned court, this is a true copy
In ⟦illegible⟧ Baghdad
Personal Status Court
Council of the Hakhamkhana
Baghdad
Based on the request of the plaintiff ⟦illegible⟧
According to the letter of the Sharia Court in Baghdad numbered 5713 and dated 26 / 3 / 1931
That the person named ⟦illegible⟧ has appeared before this court and acknowledged that he has married
The woman named ⟦illegible⟧ daughter of ⟦illegible⟧ according to a legal marriage contract dated
21 / 7 / 1931 and he has given her the dowry named in the contract
And whereas ⟦illegible⟧ had confessed before his death before the Sharia Court
To the validity of the aforementioned contract and according to what is recorded in our registers
Accordingly, this document was given to be in her hand as a legal proof
The Rabbi
⟦illegible⟧
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Personal Status Court of Baghdad
Number 89 / 1949
Date 13 / 7 / 1949
17 Ramadan 1368 AH
421 P
Presidency of the ⟦Jewish⟧ Community
Number 7240
Date 19 / 7 / 1949
To "
Manager of Rafidain Bank
Based on the alimony lawsuit between Ibrahim Yaqoub Yehuda and his sons Shawqi and Nazim
clarification is required as to whether the defendant Shawqi son of Yaqoub is an employee of yours and receives a salary
monthly, so please inform us of that provided that the answer reaches us before the trial date corresponding to 24 / 7 / 49
⟦...⟧
Judge
A copy to "
Presidency of the Jewish Community - please inform us if the defendant Shawqi
Yaqoub performs work at the community presidency and receives a salary for it.
From Al-Nuwaidi
Number: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 8 / 7 / ⟦illegible⟧
Attachments: 7 ⟦illegible⟧
Regarding the travel, they did not attach the original transaction
34 / 3 / 38 - 38 assistance
34 / 3 / 61 - 61 in Damascus
61 / 8 / 71 in prison 71
In the per diem transaction, he paid 500 fils
There are four people: Abu Rod Jassim, Abdul-Wahid bin Fantshma ⟦illegible⟧, and four from the Lulu family
Sayyid Lulu paid five dinars; the total is five dinars and five hundred fils; due until 1941/1/17
34 / 3 / 38 - 38 they submitted the original transaction and they pay seven dinars and ⟦illegible⟧ dinars per month
Urgent
This is a record
Abu Jassim and Abdul-Wahid paid until 1941/1/17 and renewed - these are not from the worker category, a portion so that
These workers are a portion so that perhaps in the future they will find Jews who pay very well
The rest of the Lulu family
⟦illegible⟧
And in full
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Department Copy
25 - 10
19 / 7 / 1949
Personal Status Court
Baghdad
With reference to your two letters numbered 89 / 1949 (p. 4513) and (p. 4610)
dated 13 / 7 / 1949 and 18 / 7 / 1949.
The plaintiff and the defendant mentioned in your two letters referred to
above, Ibrahim Yaqub Yehuda and Shawqi Yaqub, have no work in the Presidency of the Community
and do not receive any salary from the Community fund in this regard.
With respect;
⟦signature⟧
President of the Community
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To be filed
Personal Status Judge
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Presidency of the Jewish Community
Number 782
Date 18 / 9 / 949
Personal Status Court in Baghdad
Number 48/239 Sh S 5814
Date 15 / 9 / 49
To
The Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Based on the alimony lawsuit between Violet Murad Mikhail and Salman Murad Mikhail, it is necessary
to clarify whether the plaintiff Violet Murad Mikhail is employed by the Community Presidency
for a monthly salary and the amount thereof if she is employed. Please inform us of that, provided
that the response reaches us before the hearing date scheduled for 21 / 9 / 49.
⟦signature⟧
The Judge
Sh/ Al-Tahiri
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⟦Recipient⟧ of the Department
1096
20 / 9 / 1949
Head of the Schools Committee
Head of the Hospitals Committee
After greetings,
Based on the request of the Personal Status Court, please inform us
urgently whether Violet Murad Mikhail is employed by you
for a monthly salary.
With thanks;
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
G. A.
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JEWISH HOSPITALS COMMITTEE
BAGHDAD
Established. 1884
Telephones 3006 7480
Meir Elias Hospital
Rimah Khedouri Eyes Hospital
Refouah Pharmacy
Jewish Hospitals Committee
Baghdad
Established in the year 1884
Telephone number 3006 7480 Baghdad
Meir Elias Hospital
Rimah Khedouri Eyes Hospital
Dar Al-Shifa Pharmacy
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Number ⟦794⟧
Date 22 / 9 / 1949
No. Number
977
Date Date
1949 / 9 / 21
To
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Reference to your letter numbered 1096 and dated 20 / 9 / 1949
Violet Murad Mikhail does not work in the institutions belonging to this
Committee.
⟦signature⟧
Honorary Secretary
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Jewish Schools Committee
BAGHDAD
Jewish Schools Committee
in Baghdad
Number: 422 / 9 / A
Date: 22 / 9 / 1949
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Number 795
Date 22 / 9 / 1949
Honorable President of the Jewish Community
After greetings
Your letter numbered 1096 and dated 20 / 9 / 49
There is no employee in our schools' staff by the name of Violet Murad Mikhail
Please accept, Your Excellency, the highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Vice President
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Department Copy
1102
1949/9/28
Personal Status Court
Baghdad
After greetings,
With reference to your letter numbered 48/239 in p/ 5814 and dated
1949/9/15.
There is no employee by the name of Violet Murad Mikhail on the staff of our institutions.
Respectfully yours.
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
1/20
Personal Status Court
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T / 7 / 51
12 / 3 / 1951
⟦illegible⟧
To -
Baghdad Peace Court
After greetings,
Reference to your two letters numbered 2415 (File number 4229 / 950) and 97 dated
19 / 7 / 1950 and 8 / 1 / 1951.
The total amount we have deducted from the salary of Mr. Daoud Munshi Cohen, the teacher at
Rivka Nooraeel Primary School for Boys, is 10.664 Dinars (ten dinars and six hundred and sixty-four fils),
up to the date his connection as a teacher in this school ended, which was 27 / 2 / 1951. In view of the
termination of the aforementioned person's connection with this department, please inform us of your decision regarding the amount shown above.
Please accept our highest respect;
⟦signature⟧
Acting Head of the Community
President of the Lay Council
Ibrahim / 12
⟦red pencil markings⟧
Accounting entry
2011
85/3/5339
Cash deposit account entry
What resulted
Account entry
In the amount of 3185 liras and 366/83 according to the transfer and what preceded it in
51/3/5339
We found the above entry to be correct and an entry was delivered in the general register number
Dated ⟦illegible⟧
⟦signature⟧
Accountant
Liquidation Committee
8/1
True copy
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950
4229
Baghdad Peace Court
Number ⟦97⟧
Date ⟦8/7/54⟧
20
To: The House of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
Statement
With reference to your letter numbered 16/7/51 and dated 1/7/54
We inform you that the court has issued a judgment against the person named Abbas Wazna for 440 Dinars in exchange for
The decision issued by this court on 20/7/54 stipulates placing a precautionary seizure on the properties of
the aforementioned name alone, according to what was stated in the letter of the Community House numbered 1481 and dated ⟦...⟧
and does not include anything else.
The Observer
⟦signature⟧
A true copy of the original
The Judge
⟦signature⟧
The Judge
⟦signature⟧
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Baghdad Court of First Instance (Personal Matters) (1)
Number 241 / 49 Sh
Date 31 / 1 / 950
To "The Presidency of the Israelite Community in Baghdad"
Based on the alimony lawsuit filed between Tuthila Mashi Kashi and her husband Naeem Salman, it is necessary to provide us with the names of five persons
whom you rely upon and who have knowledge of the circumstances of the litigants, so that the court may select experts from among them for the purpose of estimating the alimony
for which the lawsuit was filed. Please inform us of this, provided that the response reaches us before the hearing day, which is 11 / 2 / 950.
The Judge
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Registration Number 950/924/T
Date 1 / 2 / 950
299
Muragh
⟦illegible⟧
Our request
⟦illegible⟧ on information ⟦illegible⟧
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(2)
⟦Department Copy⟧
T/265/950
2/2/1950
Presidency of the Jewish Spiritual Council
Baghdad
After greetings,
We transmit to you below a copy of the letter from the Baghdad Court of First Instance (Personal Matters)
Numbered 241/49 Sh and dated 1/31/950 for your response to its content in an
urgent manner, please.
⟦signature⟧
Acting Head of the Community
President of the Lay Council
Copy of the Letter
To the Presidency of the Jewish Community.
Based on the alimony lawsuit between Noshila Manshi Kashi and her husband Naeem
Salman, it is necessary to provide us with the names of five persons whom you trust and who have knowledge
of the circumstances of the litigants, so that the court can select experts from among them for the purpose of estimating the alimony
claimed in the lawsuit. We request that you inform us of this, provided that the response reaches us before the day
of the hearing scheduled for 2/11/1950.
The Judge
2/2/4
⟦illegible stamp⟧
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The Spiritual Committee of the Jewish Community
In Baghdad, may God protect it
The Israeli Spiritual Council
In Baghdad
Number: 551 - 50 / 922 / ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 9 / 2 / 950
(3)
Presidency of the Israeli Community in Baghdad
Your letter numbered T / 1265 / 950 and dated 2 / 2 / 1950
We list below the names of five pharmacists who have knowledge of the conditions
of the two litigants referred to in the letter of the Personal Status Court
numbered 241 / 49 Sh and dated 21 / 1 / 950 :-
1- Ibrahim Haham Saleh
2- Naeem Zakari
3- Yisrael Rabie
4- Abd al-Nabi Yaqub Abd al-Nabi
5- Daoud Salman Zakaria
Salman Hoki
Hebrew
The President
⟦Presidency of the Israeli Community⟧