Baghdadi Jewish Religious Court Records; Burial Expenses; Citizenship Issues; Correspondence
View interactive document pageThis item includes Baghdadi Jewish Religious Court records and memos concerning marriage, divorce, dowry, alimony payments, property issues, and financial matters. The item also includes burial related expense reports, documents concerning Baghdadi Jewish emigration and citizenship issues, and a request to the Chaldean Patriarchy to provide copies of the Bible.
Copy of Notification 29 March 946 Personal Status Court in Baghdad ⟦18⟧ Reference to your letter dated 13/3/946 We enclose herewith a copy of the judgment issued in the lawsuit referred to in your above-mentioned letter, as per your request. ⟦signature⟧ ⟦2⟧/29 On behalf of the Head of the Community Attachments Copy of Notification ⟦illegible⟧
4/25/45 112 Personal Status Court of the Israelite Community 682 It was necessary to review the alimony lawsuit filed in your court regarding the transfer of alimony to Habousha daughter of Rati, her husband Ibrahim Saqal A copy of the judgment in the case So we decided to send <del>a copy of the judgment in the case</del> in favor of <del>the aforementioned</del> to our court for review The judgment after reviewing it 4 / 24 / 46 ⟦illegible⟧ The Judge Presidency of the Israelite Community Baghdad Incoming Number 262 Date 2/25/46
8720 25 March 946 ⟦illegible⟧ His Eminence, the President of the Honorable Israeli Religious Court We transmit to you below a copy of the letter received by us from the Personal Status Court Numbered 1082 and dated 13 / 3 / 946, for your kind response to its content. ⟦signature⟧ 25 / 3 7 Head of the Community ⟦line⟧ It was necessary to review the alimony lawsuit filed in your court regarding the collection of alimony to Habu daughter of Ezra Ali, wife of Ibrahim Ibrahim Haskel; please send a copy of the judgment issued in the aforementioned lawsuit to our court for review. The Judge
Statement of death expenses for the late Sion Kohi during the year Dinar | Fils — | 150 | Doctors' fees and medicines during his illness 445 | 365 | Miscellaneous expenses during the seven days (condolences) 500 | 150 | By the hand of Heskel Haddad, burial and grave construction fees — | 100 | Shrouding costs etc. by the hand of the Hevra Kadisha Society — | 120 | Donation to Midrash Talmud Torah (charity) 465 | 051 | Value of (126) jackets distributed to Midrash students (charity) — | 780 | Value of 40 suits distributed to Midrash students (charity) 290 | 002 | Value of breakfast for Rachel Shahmoon School (charity) 500 | 037 | Value of (113) khaki trousers distributed to school students (charity) 500 | 47 | Value of raw cloth (6) lengths — | 100 | Aid for the poor (charity) — | 025 | Aid to a holy girl (charity) 50 | — | " " " " " " " " " " " " 300 | 110 | Value of winter suits (55 pieces) distributed to Midrash students (charity) — | 100 | Donation to an official school in Khanaqin (charity) — | 360 | Expenses during the year for religious ceremonies with donations and aid for the poor, at thirty dinars per month (given his social status) — | 500 | Value of lamps and donations for the Torah scrolls during the year (charity) ⟦line⟧ 1800 ⟦line⟧ We certify that the expenses shown in this list and spent by the guardian, Dr. Selim Kohi, are real expenses and consistent with the high social status of the late Sion Kohi in Iraq, and in support of this we have given this certificate
Statement of the death expenses of the late Sassoon Kway during the year Dinar | Fils - | 150 | Doctors' fees and medicines during his illness 445 | 365 | Miscellaneous expenses during the seven days (condolences) 500 | 150 | By the hand of Heskel Haddad, burial fee and building the grave - | 100 | Shrouding and other expenses by the Hebra Kadisha Society - | 120 | Donation to Midrash Talmud Torah (charity) 465 | 051 | Value of jackets, number (126), distributed to Midrash students (charity) - | 980 | Value of suits, number 40, distributed to Midrash students (charity) 290 | 002 | Value of breakfast for Rachel Shahmoon School (charity) 500 | 037 | Value of khaki trousers, number (113), distributed to school students (charity) 500 | 47 | Value of raw fabric, length number (6) - | 100 | Aid to the poor (charity) 1 | 025 | Aid to a holy girl (charity) - | 50 | ⟦line⟧ 300 | 110 | Value of winter suits (number 5) distributed to Midrash students (charity) - | 100 | Aid to the poor (charity) 1 | 025 | Aid to a holy girl (charity) - | 50 | ⟦line⟧ 300 | 110 | Value of winter suits (number 5) distributed to Midrash students (charity) - | 100 | Donation to an official school in Khanaqin (charity) - | 360 | Expenses during the year for religious ceremonies with donations and aid to the poor at thirty Dinars per month (given his social status) - | 050 | Value of lamps and donations for the Torahs during the year (charity) - | 1800 | ⟦line⟧ We certify that the expenses shown in this list and spent by the guardian Dr. Selim Kway are real expenses and consistent with the high social status of the late Sassoon Kway in Iraq, and in support of that, we have given this certificate
List of furniture, house, and contents of the late Salim ⟦...⟧ Fils | Dinar | Description 051 | - | Total of what was sold at public auction 526 | 532 | (House) and a portion of the old community property in the neighborhood of ⟦...⟧ 051 | 500 | Remainder of the price from the sale of the community property and the house other than 001 | - | The commission that was received from the sale of the community property and the house 061 | - | (Insurance) house in the neighborhood of ⟦...⟧ 150 | 523 | (Insurance) in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, house number (261) belonging to the heirs of Qamariya 083 | - | (Insurance) in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, house number 30 belonging to the heirs of Qamariya 600 | 032 | (Insurance) in Raghiba Khatun neighborhood, a portion of Qamariya's house 760 | 500 | (Insurance) a portion of Bab al-Agha neighborhood, house number (611) belonging to the heirs of Qamariya 73 | 500 | ⟦...⟧ (2) belonging to the heirs of Qamariya 001 | - | (Insurance) in the old Qishla 560 | 1 | (Insurance) in the old Qishla 011 | 007 | (Insurance) in Bab al-Agha neighborhood, house number (52) heirs of Qamariya 001 | - | (Insurance) in Raghiba Khatun neighborhood, a portion of Qamariya's house 026 | - | Debts owed by the late Salim ⟦...⟧ | | (Value of furniture and house contents) sold 050 | - | (Insurance) a portion of the community property in the neighborhood of ⟦...⟧ 081 | - | ⟦...⟧ The amounts mentioned above have been received by us, the undersigned, in our capacity as heirs of the late Salim In the event of any other debts or claims appearing against the aforementioned estate, we bear responsibility for that jointly and severally towards the court and the competent authorities
30 April 946 Personal Status Court Baghdad We attach herewith a list of the amounts spent on the burial of the deceased Sion Kwayee amounting to one thousand eight hundred dinars, and the Israeli Religious Court in Baghdad has confirmed that these amounts are appropriate for the status of the deceased, and therefore it decided to deposit them to your esteemed court to take what you see fit. ⟦illegible⟧ Head of the Community
Asmana Landa We have received the share of our house ⟦illegible⟧ from the loan of our neighborhood ⟦illegible⟧ children of ⟦illegible⟧ And Yehuda, Naeem, and Basha Madina, and she is ⟦illegible⟧ except that their son ⟦illegible⟧ has arrived That we have mandates over them to look after their interests ⟦illegible⟧ from others and its announcement, and upon it we signed Surname ⟦bracket⟧ Acknowledgment of the neighborhood ⟦line⟧ News of the neighborhood ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ IRAQ POSTAGE & REVENUE 40 FILS 40 Fils ⟦circular stamp impression⟧ ⟦illegible blue text⟧ ⟦illegible blue text⟧ ⟦illegible blue text⟧
The Religious Court of the Holy Community Baghdad, may God protect it The Jewish Religious Court - Baghdad JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT BAGHDAD Number: 828 Date: 5/5/947 File Number: The Honorable Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad We present this notice to the Personal Status Court in Baghdad that our court nominates Mr. Kaji son of Hoki to be a guardian over his minor children Isaac, Yehuda, Naeem, and Faiza due to his fitness for that. May you remain in peace. ⟦illegible signature⟧ On behalf of the President Presidency of the Jewish Community Number 212 Date 6/5/946
8795 Nomination of a Guardian 7 May 946 Personal Status Court Baghdad Please be informed of the nomination by the Jewish Religious Court in Baghdad of Mr. Gurji bin Huki to be the guardian of his minor children Isaac, Yehuda, Nissim, and Faeq, who were left by their deceased mother Naima bint Yehuda without a chosen guardian, in view of the aforementioned father's fitness for that. ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of the Head of the Community ⟦illegible⟧
8784 Return of a file 28 April 946 Personal Status Court Baghdad Reference to your letter numbered 1578 and dated 16 / 4 / 946 We kindly inform you of our receipt of the file regarding the lawsuit of Farha Eliyahu Qattan and Salim Mu'allim Daoud, which was returned to us accompanied by your above-mentioned letter. ⟦signature⟧ 4/28 Head of the Community ⟦illegible stamp⟧
The Iraqi Government Baghdad Peace Court ( ) Please refer to the file number with the outgoing number when replying ⟦Presidency of the Jewish Community⟧ 225 21/5/946 File Number: 824/46 Outgoing Number: 1222 Hijri Date: Gregorian Date: 15 / 5 / 1946 To: The President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad With reference to your letter dated 12 April 946 and number 8774 / We return to you, along with this letter of ours, the Sharia file numbered 706/69. Please inform us of its arrival. First Judge of the Baghdad Peace Court ⟦signature⟧ ⟦round seal⟧
8817 Return of a file 22 May 946 His Excellency the First Justice of the Peace of Baghdad Reference to your letter No. 1324 dated 15 / 5 / 946 We wish to inform you of our receipt of the Sharia file numbered 69 / 706 ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 5/22 On behalf of / Head of the Community
Karrada Peace Court Number 315 / 946 Date 11 / 8 / 946 Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad Number 611 Based on the lawsuit filed in this court by Salim and Hajm, sons of Yaqub Rahmin, against the defendant Hazqeel Ishaq Lawi - and the court has decided to administer a decisive oath to the defendant, and the plaintiffs' attorney requested that the defendant be sworn on the Holy Book kept in the Torah called (Sefer Torah). Please be so kind as to bring the Holy Book with someone you trust, and we will return it as soon as the defendant has finished taking the oath. We hope it reaches us at (8:45) on the morning of Wednesday, corresponding to 11 / 8 / 1946. Karrada Peace Judge ⟦signature⟧ Presidency of the Jewish Community Incoming 404 Date 11 / 8 / 1946 ⟦illegible circular stamp⟧
Iraqi Government Baghdad Peace Court File Number: 46/1420 Number: ⟦line⟧ Head of the Jewish Community in Baghdad Based on the peace lawsuit filed in this court by Salima Ibrahim against Rahmin Moshi, it has become necessary to review the lawsuit filed with you, so please have it reach us before the day of the hearing, corresponding to 16/7/46, and it will be returned to you after its completion. First Peace Judge of Baghdad ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 755 2/7/946 ⟦illegible⟧
4 July 946 His Eminence, the President of the Israeli Religious Court Baghdad We transmit to you below a copy of the letter from the Baghdad Peace Court No. 1807 for your kind action as necessary as quickly as possible ⟦illegible⟧ Head of the Community ⟦line⟧ Based on <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> the peace lawsuit filed in this court by Salima Ibrahim against Rahmin Moshi, it has become necessary to review the lawsuit filed with you by them, so please ensure it reaches us before the hearing day corresponding to 16 / 7 / 46 and we will return it to you after finishing with it. First Baghdad Peace Judge
The Righteous Rabbinical Court of Baghdad Baghdad, may God protect it The Jewish Religious Court - Baghdad JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT BAGHDAD Number :: 925 Date :: 10 / 11 / 942 File Number :: 724 / 942 His Eminence the Hakham Bashi, President of the Mosaic Community The Respected Baghdad Reference to your letter numbered 8886 And dated 10 / 11 / 942 We send with this letter of ours the file of the lawsuit numbered 724 / 942 regarding the lawsuit of Salima Ibrahim and Raja Musa. Please be so kind as to submit it to the Baghdad Conciliation Court according to the request mentioned in your letter referred to above. Note that it consists of 20 pages in total. The President ⟦illegible stamp⟧ ⟦illegible signature⟧ 15 / 11 / 942
Sending a file 15 July 946 Baghdad Peace Court Baghdad Reference to your letter No. 1807 dated - We are sending to you, along with this letter, the initial file regarding the lawsuit of Salima Ibrahim Yerhamin Moshi numbered 63 / 705 and containing 20 pages, and that is per your request Please kindly return it to us after finishing with it. ⟦signature⟧ Head of the Community Attachments A file containing 20 pages
The Righteous Court of the Holy Community Baghdad, may God protect it The Jewish Religious Court - Baghdad JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT BAGHDAD ⟦line⟧ Number :: 966 Date :: ⟦illegible⟧ File Number: 121 Presidency of the Jewish Community Number 405 Date 12/7/946 His Eminence the Honorable Hakham Bashi President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad Further to our letter numbered 925 and dated 15/7/46 And based on the review of the litigants before the court - Please be so kind as to request the return of the file numbered Court 72 / 505 regarding the lawsuit of Rahma Khoushi and her husband Salman Ibrahim to our court. ⟦illegible⟧ The President
8907 14 August 946 Baghdad Peace Court Further to our letter numbered 8907 and dated 15 July 946 Please kindly return the Sharia file numbered 63 / 705 regarding the lawsuit of Salima Ibrahim and Rahmin Moshi, which was sent to you with our letter referred to above. ⟦signature⟧ 8/14 For the Head of the Community
Baghdad Peace Court (3) Case Number 46/1420 Date 25 / 8 / 46 Outgoing - 2261 Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad Reference to your letter numbered 8967 and dated 14 August 946 We return to you the Sharia file numbered 63 / 705 regarding the lawsuit of Salima Ibrahim and Rahmin Moshi, as per your request ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ First Baghdad Peace Judge Attachments - 1 - Sharia file numbered 63 / 705 ⟦illegible stamp⟧
Return of a file 26 August 946 His Eminence, the President of the Honorable Israelite Religious Court Reference to your letter No. 966 dated 11/8/946 We return to you the Sharia file numbered 63 / 705 regarding the lawsuit of Salima Ibrahim and Rahmin Moshi, as per your request. ⟦signature⟧ Head of the Community Attachments One file ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦Saleh Al-Madar ...⟧
The Jewish Religious Court Baghdad, May God Protect It The Jewish Religious Court - Baghdad JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT BAGHDAD ⟦line⟧ Number :: 968 Date :: 12/8/46 File Number: 258 / 945 Presidency of the Jewish Community Incoming Number 407 Date 12/8/46 Via the Honorable Judge of the Baghdad Peace Court President of the Jewish Community - Baghdad Based on the lawsuit filed in our court between Mr. Daoud Haroun and his wife Kahla Yaqoub for the purpose of alimony please clarify from the Baghdad Court of First Instance regarding the seizure placed according to seizure file number 146/45 and inform us of the name of the distrainor and the distrainee and whether the said seizure is still in effect. The President ⟦illegible signature⟧ Daoud Sassoon
8924 14 August 946 To the Honorable President of the Baghdad Court of First Instance After greetings, Based on the request of the Israeli Religious Court in Baghdad, we request to be informed of the name of the distrainor and the distrainee according to the seizure file No. 45 / 146 and whether the aforementioned seizure is still in effect. This is for the purpose of the Sharia lawsuit filed in the Religious Court between Khedhouri Daoud Sassoon Al-Wiyah and his wife Najia Yaqoub Hazqeel Mukhtar. ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Head of the Community ⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad Court of First Instance Number - 45/146 Date - 17/8/946 P. 2068 Presidency of the Jewish Community Baghdad Reference to your letter numbered 8963 and dated August 14 1946, the distrainor is Shlomo Yaqub Mukhtar and the distrainee is Najia Yaqub Mukhtar, and the claimant requesting the distraint has not paid ⟦...⟧ until now. The Judge Sabri ⟦...⟧ Al-Ahl ⟦signature⟧ Make the original of the letter (1) To the attention of the Head of the Religious Community In reference to his letter ⟦...⟧ On 18/8/46 19/8/46