AI English Translation, Pages 201-225
Al-Waqai' al-Iraqiya Issue No. 101 on 1/12/1964
Law for the Administration of the Mosaic Community No. (167) of 1963
In the name of the people - Presidency of the Republic
Based on the Constitutional Law of the National Council of the Revolutionary Command and based on what was presented by the Minister of Justice and approved by
the Council of Ministers and ratified by the National Council of the Revolutionary Command. The following law is ratified: -
Article One - The funds of the Mosaic community, its endowments, its schools, and its other affairs shall be managed by a committee formed
from the members of the aforementioned community.
Article Two - The Minister of Justice may issue instructions regarding how to form the committee provided for in Article <del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
One of this law and its competencies and everything related to other community matters. The instructions
and orders issued before the entry into force of this law shall be considered valid until the issuance of the instructions provided for in
this article.
Article Three - This law shall be implemented from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Article Four - The Minister of Justice shall implement this law.
Written in Baghdad on the eighteenth day of the month of Jumada al-Akhira for the year 1383, corresponding to the fourth day of the month of Tishrin
al-Thani for the year 1963.
Explanatory Grounds: The affairs of the Mosaic community were managed according to the Ministry of Justice order No. 1646 dated
⟦line⟧
10/21/1952 by appointing a head for the community and according to the instructions of the Administrative Council published in the Official Gazette
No. 4104 and dated 2/15/1958, these instructions which were approved by the explanatory grounds for Law No. (109)
of 1963, by which the Jewish Community Law No. (77) of 1931 and its amendments and the regulations
issued under it were repealed.
In view of the issuance of the aforementioned law, it became necessary to reorganize the management of the community's funds, its endowments, its schools
and its other affairs, and for that reason this law was enacted.
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone 83531
Number T/: 1726 / 75
Date: 3 / 12 / 1975
Subject /:
88
Ministers
Secret
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
After greetings
Reference to your letter secret ⟦7/1/19⟧ and dated 29 / 9 / 1975. The permanent address :-
1 - For Mr. Roubin Naji Haskail Elias, House No. Doors 22/36 Karrada Al-Sharqiya outside Abu Qalam.
2 - For Mr. Naji Salman Arab, Arasat Al-Hindiya No. 38.
This, and please accept the highest respect.
Naji Chachak
On behalf of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone 83531
Number T /: 1726 / 75
Date: 3 / 12 / 1975
Subject /:
Secret
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings,
Reference to your secret letter 7/1/196 dated 29 / 9 / 1975. The permanent address is:-
1 - For Mr. Roubin Naji Heskel Elias, House No. Doors 22/36, Karrada Al-Sharqiya, outside Abu Qalam.
2 - For Mr. Naji Salman Asrab, Arasat Al-Hindiya No. 38.
Please accept our highest respect.
Naji Chachik
On behalf of the Presidency of the Jewish Community
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
No. T/ ⟦...⟧
Date ⟦...⟧
Department Copy
88
Subject /: ⟦line⟧
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings,
With reference to your secret letter 7/1/16 dated 1/29/1975, the permanent address is:-
1 - For Mr. Reuben Naji Haskel Elias, House No. Abwab 22/36, Karrada Al-Sharqiya, Khan Abu Qalam.
2 - For Mr. Naji Salman Arab, Arasat Al-Hindiya No. 38.
Please accept our highest respect.
Naji Chechak
On behalf of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community
⟦illegible⟧
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Republic of Iraq
Ministry of Justice
State Council (Legal Drafting Bureau)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
( Secret )
Decision No. :: / 197
File No. :: 7/1/19
Date :: 29 / 9 / 1975
Presidency of the Mosaic Community in Baghdad
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Special Number ⟦1159⟧
Date 2/10/1975
Your letter T / 75/1627 on 8 / 6 / 1975 .
Please provide us with the permanent address for each of Mr. Rubin
Naji Heskel and Mr. Naji Salman Arab, as quickly
as possible, with appreciation.
⟦signature⟧
Hamid Saeed Khudair
President of the State Council
Bishara
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Number 38
⟦Administration outside the protocol⟧
Outgoing Number ⟦76⟧
⟦22⟧
Saadi / 9/29
Secret
To the Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings,
With reference to your letter on ⟦1/8/78⟧ and dated
29/9/75
The permanent address
1- For Mr. Robin Naji Hashim, Al-Bal Karada Out, House
Number ⟦2/46⟧ Karada Al-Sharqiya, Abu Nuwas Street
2- For Mr. Naji Salman Dheeb, Dasat Al-Hindiya, House Number 28
Please accept our highest respect
Naji Hashim
Professor Hashim
Legal Codification Bureau
Head of Codification
Ministry of Justice
⟦illegible⟧ in Baghdad ⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews
Number:
Date: / / 19
Disbursement Voucher:
Fils:
Dinar:
I received from the accountant of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews in Baghdad:
The amount written above, totaling:
In cash:
Check number:
On bank:
For:
⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧
Recipient
⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 83531 President
Number / 1630 / 25
Date / 23 / 6 / 1970
Not registered and not sent
87
Subject /
The Honorable Minister of Interior and Member of the Revolutionary Command Council
Greetings and respect,
In the name of the Jewish community in Iraq, I extend to the President of the Republic, the militant Marshal Ahmed Hassan
al-Bakr, and to the Vice President of the Revolutionary Command Council, Mr. Saddam Hussein, and to your honorable person, signs of gratitude
and praise for your high patronage of all citizens regardless of their religions and ethnicities.
We pray to the Almighty Creator to grant you success and guide you for the good of the homeland and its sons.
Mr. Minister,
The esteemed Revolutionary Command Council issued on June 9, 1969, Law No. (86) of 1969
abolishing the exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of members of our Jewish community regarding their funds and properties. Despite
the issuance of this law, some departments have begun to restrict them financially and administratively and deprived them of the simplest rights
of citizens, such as the right to work and live.
As I have learned, your esteemed ministry issued instructions to refer all financial transactions of Iraqi Jews to the General
Secretariat for Frozen Assets for review and action.
However, the General Secretariat, in turn, has now begun to act in a way that blocks all means of
living and working for the Iraqi Jew, as it has become a guardian over him:
1 - He is unable to withdraw or deposit any amount in banks except with its approval and the accompaniment of the Security Directorate, even if the withdrawal
does not exceed, in any case, the bare minimum for survival.
2 - He is unable to conduct any transaction except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets.
3 - Not allowing the Jewish individual to appoint lawyers to defend their rights and reveal the infringements of others on
these rights, even for powers of attorney that exclude the right of sale, mortgage, and collection.
4 - Not allowing notaries public to certify transactions for Jews and changing the rent amounts deposited in his name
for living purposes except with the approval of the General Secretariat, and no such approval has been issued by the Secretariat so far.
5 - Not allowing the sale of his movable and immovable property even for the purpose of paying taxes due from him, such as income taxes and other
official debts.
6 - Finally, preventing members of our community even from collecting shares and established documents which do not cover even a small part
of living expenses.
Mr. Minister,
How can an individual live and preserve his dignity if he is prevented from working and prevented from practicing his legitimate civil rights?
This miserable situation has made me seek and plead for your Excellency to look with an eye of compassion and for the public interest.
(To be continued)
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Date: 23 / 6 / 1970
Number: 1630
( 2 )
Subject / ⟦line⟧
Regarding the situation of the members of our community and the lifting of restrictions imposed on them so they can live with dignity like other citizens.
In the name of the blessed July 17 Revolution and in the name of the leading Ba'ath Party, the compassionate humanitarian party which does not differentiate between sects, denominations, and religions, and which aims for the welfare of citizens, their security, and the preservation of their dignity.
I ask you to kindly look into the affairs of our community and allow the Jews, who retain Iraqi citizenship without restriction (within the public interest), like other citizens, to:
1 - Work and earn a living.
2 - Conduct financial transactions and power of attorney at the notaries public and courts, and withdraw and deposit in banks.
3 - Allow the buying and selling of movable and immovable property.
4 - Prevent the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets from interfering in the affairs of Jews retaining Iraqi citizenship.
5 - Disbursement of interest derived from stocks and bonds.
Mr. Minister
In this blessed era, the era of stability and prosperity, the era in which every individual of this noble people has obtained their rights and enjoyed their security, humanity, and dignity.
We remain in pain and suffering from the illegal restrictions that were imposed on us and which deprived us of earning a living and a decent life.
Mr. Minister
Attached is a copy of the petition submitted to the Directorate of General Security regarding some issues in which members of our community are treated, and since there are some actions that we were unable to record. I ask your Excellency to kindly allocate time for the honor of meeting your Excellency to clarify all matters.
Finally, I pray to the Almighty to protect the Leader, the struggling President of the Republic, his noble comrades, and the respected members of the Revolutionary Command Council, and to guide your steps for the good and happiness of the homeland.
Please accept the highest respect.
Roubin Naji Elias
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Number: T / 1630
Date: 23 / 2 / 1970
Subject / ⟦line⟧
His Excellency the Minister of Interior and Member of the Revolutionary Command Council, Respected
Greetings and respect, and thereafter
In the name of the Jewish community in Iraq, I extend to the President of the Republic, the militant, the majestic Ahmed Hassan
al-Bakr, and to the Vice President of the Revolutionary Command Council, Mr. Saddam Hussein, and to your honorable person, signs of gratitude
and praise for your high patronage of all citizens regardless of their religions and ethnicities.
We pray to the Creator, Almighty, to grant you success and guide your hand for the good of the homeland and its children.
Mr. Minister
The esteemed Revolutionary Command Council issued on June 9, 1969, Law No. (86) of 1969
abolishing the exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of the members of our Jewish community regarding their money and property, and despite
the issuance of this law, some departments have begun to restrict them financially and administratively and deprived them of the simplest rights
of citizens, such as the right to work and live.
As I have learned, your respected ministry issued instructions to refer all financial transactions of Iraqi Jews to the General Secretariat
for Frozen Assets for consideration and action.
However, the General Secretariat, in turn, has now begun to act in a way that blocks all means of
living and working for the Iraqi Jew, as it has begun to prevent him from:
1 - He is unable to withdraw or deposit any amount in banks except with the approval of the Security Directorate, even if the withdrawal
does not exceed, in any case, the limit of livelihood.
2 - He is unable to conduct any transaction except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets.
3 - Not allowing the Jewish individual to appoint lawyers to defend their rights and reveal the infringements of others on
these rights, even powers of attorney that exclude the right of sale, mortgage, and collection.
4 - Not allowing notaries public to certify transactions for the Jew and the rental facilities deposited in his name
for the purpose of living except with the approval of the General Secretariat, and no such approval has been issued by the Secretariat so far.
5 - Not allowing the sale of his ⟦movable⟧ and immovable property even for the purpose of paying the taxes due on him, such as income taxes and other
official debts.
6 - Finally, preventing members of our community even from collecting deposited shares and documents which do not suffice for a small part
of living.
Mr. Minister
How can the Jewish individual preserve his dignity if he is prevented from working and prevented from practicing his legitimate civil rights?
This miserable situation has made me venture and seek mercy from your Excellency to look with an eye of kindness and for the public interest
(To be continued)
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
No. T /: 1630
Date: 23 / 6 / 1975
( 2 )
Subject / ⟦line⟧
Regarding the situation of the members of our community and the lifting of restrictions imposed on them so they can live with dignity like other citizens.
In the name of the blessed July 17 Revolution and in the name of the leading Ba'ath Party, the compassionate humanitarian party which does not differentiate
between sects, denominations, and religions, and which aims for the welfare of citizens, their security, and the preservation of their dignity.
I hope you will kindly look into the affairs of our community and allow the Jews, who retain Iraqi citizenship
without restriction (within the public interest) like other citizens:
1 - To work and earn a living.
2 - To conduct financial transactions and power of attorney before notaries and courts, and to withdraw and deposit in banks.
3 - To allow the buying and selling of movable and immovable property.
4 - To prevent the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets from interfering in the affairs of Jews retaining Iraqi citizenship.
5 - To pay out interests derived from stocks and bonds.
Mr. Minister
In this blessed era, the era of stability and prosperity, the era in which every individual of this
generous people has obtained their rights and enjoyed their security, humanity, and dignity.
We remain in pain and suffering from the illegal restrictions that were imposed on us and which deprived us of earning a living and a decent life.
Mr. Minister
Attached is a copy of the petition submitted to the Directorate of General Security regarding some issues in which members of
our community are treated, and since there are some actions that we were unable to record. I hope your Excellency will be kind enough to allocate
time for the honor of meeting your Excellency, to clarify all matters.
Finally, I pray to the Almighty to protect the struggling Leader, the President of the Republic, and his honorable comrades
and the respected members of the Revolutionary Command Council, and to guide your steps for the good and happiness of the homeland.
Please accept my highest respect.
Roubin Naji Elias
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
No. T/: 1630
Date: 23 / 6 / 1970
Subject /:
The Honorable Minister of Interior and Member of the Revolutionary Command Council
Greetings and respect,
In the name of the Mosaic community in Iraq, I extend to the President of the Republic, the militant Marshal Ahmed Hassan
al-Bakr, and to the Vice President of the Revolutionary Command Council, Mr. Saddam Hussein, and to your honorable person, signs of gratitude
and praise for your high patronage of all citizens regardless of their religions and orientations.
We pray to the Almighty Creator to grant you success and guide you for the good of the homeland and its sons.
Mr. Minister,
The esteemed Revolutionary Command Council issued on June 1, 1969, Law No. (86) of 1969
abolishing the exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of the members of our Mosaic community regarding their funds and properties. Despite
the issuance of this law, some departments began to restrict them financially and administratively and deprived them of the simplest rights
of citizens, such as the right to work and live.
As I have learned, your esteemed ministry issued instructions to refer all financial transactions of Iraqi Jews to the General
Secretariat for Frozen Assets for review and action.
However, the General Secretariat, in turn, has now begun to act in a way that blocks all means of
living and working for the Iraqi Mosaic citizen, as it has begun to prohibit him from:
1 - He is unable to withdraw or deposit any amount in banks except with its approval and the approval of the Security Directorate, even if the withdrawal
does not exceed, in any case, the bare minimum for survival.
2 - He is unable to conduct any transaction except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets.
3 - Not allowing the Mosaic individual to appoint lawyers to defend their rights and reveal the infringements of others on
these rights, even for powers of attorney that exclude the right of sale, mortgage, and collection.
4 - Not allowing notaries public to certify transactions for the Mosaic citizen and renew lease instruments deposited in his name
for the purpose of living except with the approval of the General Secretariat, and no such approval has been issued by the Secretariat so far.
5 - Not allowing the sale of his <del>movable</del> and immovable property even for the purpose of paying the taxes due on him, such as income taxes and other
official debts.
6 - Finally, preventing members of our community even from collecting deposited shares and documents which do not cover even a small part
of living expenses.
Mr. Minister,
How can an individual live and preserve his dignity if he is prevented from working and from practicing his legitimate civil rights?
This miserable situation has made me venture and seek mercy from your Excellency to look with an eye of compassion and within the public interest
(To be continued)
⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 83531 President
Number T/: 1630
Date: 23 / 6 / 1970
( 2 )
Subject / ⟦line⟧
Regarding the situation of the members of our community and the lifting of the restrictions imposed on them so that they can live with dignity like other citizens.
In the name of the blessed July 17 Revolution and in the name of the leading Ba'ath Party, the compassionate humanitarian party which does not differentiate between sects, denominations, and religions, and which aims for the welfare of citizens, their security, and the preservation of their dignity.
I hope you will kindly look into the affairs of our community and allow the Jews, who retain Iraqi nationality without restriction (within the public interest), like other citizens, to:
1 - Work and earn a living.
2 - Conduct financial transactions and power of attorney at the notaries public and courts, and withdraw and deposit in banks.
3 - Allow the buying and selling of movable and immovable property.
4 - Prevent the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets from interfering in the affairs of Jews who retain Iraqi nationality.
5 - Disbursement of interest derived from stocks and bonds.
Mr. Minister
In this blessed era, the era of stability and prosperity, the era in which every individual of this noble people has obtained his rights and enjoyed his security, humanity, and dignity.
We remain suffering and in pain from the illegal restrictions that were imposed on us and which deprived us of earning a living and a decent life.
Mr. Minister
Attached is a copy of the petition submitted to the Directorate of General Security regarding some issues in which members of our community are treated, and since there are some actions that are difficult for us to facilitate. I hope that your Excellency will be kind enough to allocate time for the honor of meeting your Excellency, to clarify all matters.
Finally, I pray to the Almighty to protect the struggling leader, the President of the Republic, his honorable comrades, and the respected members of the Revolutionary Command Council, and to guide your steps for the good and happiness of the homeland.
Please accept the highest respect.
Roubin Naji Elias
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Number T / 1630
Date 23 / ⟦...⟧ / 197⟦...⟧
Subject /
The Honorable Minister of Interior and Member of the Revolutionary Command Council
Greetings and respect,
In the name of the Jewish community in Iraq, I extend to the virtuous President of the Republic, the Majestic Ahmed Hassan
al-Bakr, and to the Vice President of the Revolutionary Command Council, Mr. Saddam Hussein, and to your honorable person, signs of gratitude
and praise for your supreme care for all citizens of different religions and ethnicities.
We pray to the Creator, Almighty and Sublime, to grant you success and guide you for the good of the homeland and its children.
Mr. Minister,
The venerable Revolutionary Command Council issued on June 9, 1969, Law No. (86) of 1969
abolishing the exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of the members of our Jewish community regarding their funds and properties. Despite
the issuance of this law, some departments began to restrict them financially and administratively and deprived them of the simplest rights
of citizens, such as the right to work and livelihood.
As I have learned, your esteemed ministry issued instructions to refer all financial transactions of Iraqi Jews to the General
Secretariat for Frozen Assets for review and action.
However, the General Secretariat, in turn, has now begun to act in a manner that blocks all means of
livelihood and work for the Iraqi Jew. Its value to him has become:
1 - He is unable to withdraw or deposit any amount in banks except with the approval of the Security Directorate, even if the withdrawal
does not exceed, in any case, the bare minimum for survival.
2 - He is unable to conduct any transaction except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets.
3 - Not allowing the Jewish individual to appoint lawyers to defend their rights and to stop the infringements of others on
these rights, even for powers of attorney that exclude the right of sale, mortgage, and collection.
4 - Not allowing notaries public to certify transactions for the Jew or to collect rent payments deposited in his name
for the purpose of living except with the approval of the General Secretariat, and no such approval has been issued by the Secretariat so far.
5 - Not allowing the sale of his movable and immovable property even for the purpose of paying taxes due on him, such as income taxes and other
official debts.
6 - And finally, preventing members of our community even from collecting shares and deposited documents which do not cover even a small part
of the cost of living.
Mr. Minister,
How can an Iraqi individual preserve his dignity if he is prevented from working and prevented from exercising his legitimate civil rights?
This miserable situation has led me to plead and seek mercy from your Excellency to look with an eye of compassion and within the public interest.
(To be continued)
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
No. T/: 630
Date: 23 / 6 / 1975
( 2 )
Subject / ⟦line⟧
Regarding the status of our community members and the lifting of restrictions imposed on them so they can live with dignity like other citizens.
In the name of the blessed July 17 Revolution and in the name of the leading Ba'ath Party, the humanitarian and compassionate party that does not differentiate between sects, denominations, and religions, and which aims for the welfare of citizens, their security, and the preservation of their dignity.
I ask you to kindly look into the affairs of our community; allowing Jews, who retain Iraqi nationality without restriction (within the public interest), like other citizens, to:
1 - Work and earn a living.
2 - Conduct financial transactions and power of attorney at notaries and courts, and withdraw and deposit in banks.
3 - Allow the buying and selling of movable and immovable property.
4 - Prevent the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets from interfering in the affairs of Jews who retain Iraqi nationality.
5 - Disbursement of interest derived from stocks and bonds.
<del>Mr. Minister</del>
In this blessed era, the era of stability and prosperity, the era in which every individual of this noble people has obtained their rights and enjoyed their security, humanity, and dignity.
We remain in pain and suffering from the illegal restrictions that were imposed on us and which deprived us of earning a living and a decent life.
<del>Mr. Minister</del>
Attached is a copy of the petition submitted to the Directorate of General Security regarding some issues in which members of our community are treated, and since there are some actions that we were unable to record. I ask your Excellency to kindly allocate time for the honor of meeting your Excellency, to clarify all matters.
Finally, I pray to the Almighty to protect the struggling Leader, the President of the Republic, his honorable comrades, and the respected members of the Revolutionary Command Council, and to guide your steps for the good and happiness of the homeland.
Please accept my highest respect.
Roubin Naji Elias
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Not registered and not sent
87
The Honorable Minister of Interior and Member of the Revolutionary Command Council
Greetings and respect, and thereafter
In the name of the Jewish community in Iraq, I convey to the President of the Republic, the struggling Field Marshal Ahmed Hassan
al-Bakr, and to the Vice President of the Revolutionary Command Council, Mr. Saddam Hussein, and to your honorable person, verses of thanks
and praise for your high patronage of all citizens of different religions and ethnicities.
We pray to the Creator, Almighty, to grant you success and guide you for the good of the nation and its children.
Mr. Minister
The esteemed Revolutionary Command Council issued on June 9, 1969, Law No. (86) of 1969
abolishing the exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of members of our Jewish community regarding their funds and properties. Despite
the issuance of this law, some departments have begun to restrict them financially and administratively and deprived them of the simplest rights
of citizens, such as the right to work and live.
As I have learned, your respected ministry issued instructions to refer all financial transactions of Iraqi Jews to the General
Secretariat for Frozen Assets for review and action.
However, the General Secretariat, in turn, has now begun to act in a way that blocks all means of
living and working for the Iraqi Jew, as it has become a restriction on him:
1 - He is unable to withdraw or deposit any amount in banks except with its approval and the approval of the Security Directorate, even if the withdrawal
does not exceed, in any case, the bare minimum for survival.
2 - He is unable to conduct any transaction except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets.
3 - Not allowing the Jewish individual to appoint lawyers to defend their rights and reveal the infringements of others on
these rights, even for powers of attorney that exclude the right of sale, mortgage, and collection.
4 - Not allowing notaries public to certify transactions for the Jew and collect rent payments deposited in his name
for the purpose of living except with the approval of the General Secretariat, and no such approval has been issued by the Secretariat so far.
5 - Not allowing the sale of his movable and immovable property even for the purpose of paying taxes due from him, such as income taxes and other
official debts.
6 - Finally, preventing members of our community even from collecting nationalized shares and bonds which do not cover even a small part
of living expenses.
Mr. Minister
How can a Jewish individual preserve his dignity if he is prevented from working and prevented from practicing his legitimate civil rights?
This miserable situation has made me resort to you, seeking mercy from your Excellency to look with an eye of compassion and within the public interest.
(To be continued)
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 83531 President
Number: 1630 / 75
Date: 23 / 6 / 1975
( 2 )
Subject / ⟦line⟧
Regarding the situation of our community members and lifting the restrictions imposed on them so they can live with dignity like other citizens.
In the name of the blessed July 17 Revolution and in the name of the leading Ba'ath Party, the compassionate humanitarian party that does not differentiate
between sects, denominations, and religions, and which aims for the welfare of citizens, their security, and the preservation of their dignity.
I ask you to kindly look into the affairs of our community and allow the Jews, who retain Iraqi citizenship
without restriction (within the public interest) like other citizens, to:
1 - Work and earn a living.
2 - Conduct financial transactions and power of attorney before notaries and courts, and withdraw and deposit in banks.
3 - Allow the buying and selling of movable and immovable property.
4 - Prevent the General Secretariat for Frozen Assets from interfering in the affairs of Jews retaining Iraqi citizenship.
5 - Disbursement of interest derived from stocks and bonds.
Mr. Minister
In this blessed era, the era of stability and prosperity, the era in which every individual of this
generous people has obtained their rights and enjoyed security, humanity, and dignity.
We remain in pain and suffering from the illegal restrictions imposed on us, which have deprived us of earning a living and a decent life.
Mr. Minister
Attached is a copy of the petition submitted to the Directorate of General Security regarding some issues concerning how members of
our community are treated, and since there are some actions we were unable to record. I ask your Excellency to kindly allocate
time for the honor of meeting your Excellency to clarify all matters.
Finally, I pray to the Almighty to protect the Leader, the struggling President of the Republic, and his honorable comrades
and the respected members of the Revolutionary Command Council, and to guide your steps for the good and happiness of the homeland.
Please accept the highest respect.
Roubin Naji Elias
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Number / ⟦1627⟧ / 75
Date / ⟦6 / 6⟧ / ⟦1975⟧
86
Subject /:
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings and respect
Iraqi citizenship has been revoked - as I was informed by the General Directorate of Nationality - from Mr.
Meer Shaul Basri, due to his travel outside Iraq and his failure to return. Since the aforementioned is the President
of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, it is requested that you order the invitation of the members of the Administrative Committee, including
the reserve member Mr. Heskel Shalom Safi, to the Legal Codification Bureau, to elect a President
and a Vice President of the Committee.
Please accept the highest respect.
⟦signature⟧
Naji Chachak
On behalf of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community
A copy to :-
General Directorate of Nationality (Identities) for confirmation and to notify the Ministry of Justice of that.
Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews.
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
Number: T / 1627 / 75
Date: 8 / 6 / ⟦...⟧
Subject:
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings and respect
I have been informed by the Directorate of General Nationality that Iraqi citizenship has been revoked from Mr.
Meer Shaul Basri, due to his travel outside Iraq and his failure to return. Since the aforementioned is the President
of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, it is requested that you order the invitation of the members of the Administrative Committee, including
the reserve member Mr. Samuel Shalom Basri, to the Legal Codification Bureau to elect a President
and a Vice President of the Committee.
Please accept the highest respect.
Naji Chachak
On behalf of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community
Copy to:
Directorate of General Nationality (Identities) for confirmation and to notify the Ministry of Justice accordingly.
The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews.
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Head of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings and respect,
The Administrative Committee has inquired - as I was informed by the Directorate General of Nationality - regarding Mr. Michael
Louie due to the ⟦absence⟧ of a photo outside Iraq and his failure to return. Since the aforementioned
is the head of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews in succession, please be so kind as to invite the members of
the Administrative Committee, including the reserve member Mr. Heskel Shalom, and the presence of ( ) the Bureau of
Legal Codification to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the committee <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> mentioned above.
Naji
A copy to:
1) Directorate General of Nationality (Replies) for confirmation and the Advisor to the Ministry of Justice regarding this.
2) The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews
Ministry of Interior
General Directorate of Nationality
Directorate /: Identity
Number /: 855 / 5294
Date /: 7 / 6 / 1975
Special Number 1005
Date 10 / 6 / 1975
Incoming Stamp
To :-
Directorate of Travel and Nationality / ⟦illegible⟧
Subject: Revocation of Iraqi nationality for a Jew and his family
Reference to the letter of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community in Baghdad No.
T / 1627 / 75 on 8 / 6 / 1975, we confirm to you that the Jew
(Meir Shaul Hazia Basri) and his wife (Mary Shamil Haroun Nassim
Basri) and his daughters (Nora), (Khalida), (Mona), and (Amal) have had
their Iraqi nationality revoked pursuant to the letter of the Presidency of the Diwan of the Presidency of the
Republic / Legal Department No. 3781 on 23 / 2 / 1975, notified
to us by the Ministry of Interior letter Q.S / Foreigners / 3911 on 26 / 2 / 1975 ⟦...⟧
For information ⟦...⟧
The Director
Jamal al-Din Kamal al-Din al-Tai
Director General of Nationality
A copy to :-
Ministry of Interior: For information please ... with appreciation.
General Secretariat of Civil Status: For information please.
Presidency of the Mosaic Community / Baghdad: Your letter above for information.
Presidency of the Mosaic Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. 83531 President
No. T/: 1627 / 75
Date: 6 / 1 / 197⟦...⟧
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Ministers
Subject / ⟦line⟧
The Honorable Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Legal Codification Bureau
Greetings and respect
I have been informed by the General Directorate of Nationality that Iraqi nationality has been revoked from Mr.
Mir Shaul Basri, due to his travel outside Iraq and his failure to return. Since the aforementioned is the President
of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, please issue your order to invite the members of the Administrative Committee, including
the reserve member Mr. Heskel Shalom Safi, to the Legal Codification Bureau to elect a President
and a Vice President for the Committee.
Please accept our highest respect.
Naji Chachak
On behalf of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community
A copy to:
General Directorate of Nationality (Visas) for confirmation and to notify the Ministry of Justice accordingly.
The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews.
Presidency of the ⟦illegible⟧ Community
Special Number 1005
Date 10 / 6 / 1975
Incoming Stamp
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Ministry of Interior
General Directorate of Nationality
To :-
Ministry of Justice
Subject: Revocation of Iraqi nationality for a Jew and his family
⟦line⟧
With reference to the letter of the Presidency of the Mosaic Community in Baghdad No.
T / 1627 / 75 on 8 / 6 / 1975, we confirm to you that the Jew
(Youssef Shaoul Ezra Basri) and his wife (Marcelle Haroun Youssef
Basri) and his children (Nour), (Maida), (Mona), and (May) have had
their Iraqi nationality revoked pursuant to the letter of the Presidency of the Diwan of the Presidency
of the Republic / Legal Department No. 3789 on 23 / 3 / 1975 notified
to us by the Ministry of Interior letter Q.S. / Foreigners / 3911 on 26 / 2 / 1975 ⟦illegible⟧
For information ...
With appreciation .
The Director
Jamal al-Din Kamal al-Din al-Ta'i
Director General of Nationality
A copy to :-
Ministry of Interior: For information please ... with appreciation .
General Secretariat for Frozen Assets: For information please .
Presidency of the Mosaic Community / Baghdad: Your letter above for information .
Ahmed Jawad ⟦illegible⟧
Head of the Musawi community in Baghdad Telephone No. 83531 President Greetings and respect Subject: Honorable Director of Public Security Via Honorable Director of Baghdad Security No. T Date: 197 And after On June 6, 1969, the esteemed Revolutionary Command Council issued Law No. 86 of 1969 abolishing all exceptional laws that restricted the freedom and actions of the members of our community in their money and property and requiring them to be treated like other citizens. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, some departments and those who made them. Your esteemed directorate issues instructions and orders that restrict their money, administration, and society and deprive them of the most basic rights of citizenship such as the right to work and live. For example, I present the following: - 1 - The individual Musawi was prevented from dealing in banks and was not allowed to withdraw or deposit except with the approval of your administration, no matter how difficult this reconciliation was and for any reason, whether for a livelihood and work or to fill the stomach or for treatment, and in such a case, would the Musawi be able to work or participate with others or be treated or extend his hand to meet his needs? A - No partner or in any way dealing with a Jew who is not sure about settling his debt except with the approval of security is accepted, just as the Jew is not able to collect his debt or sell on credit, as he is not able to collect this debt (as I will explain). If one of the members of the sect is exposed or must be admitted to the hospital and undergo an operation, he is not able to withdraw the hospital expenses from the party except with the approval of the General Secretariat for Frozen Funds (based on the approval of your administration). This happened when the patient (Rahma Qahtan), eighty years old, was admitted to the Nuns’ Hospital in Nasr in Her leg and did not pay her the expenses required from the hospital despite her having respectable sums in the banks • - Or your respected management has instructed all banks not to pay an amount exceeding 100 dinars per month to Al-Moussawi except with the approval of your managers and such approval has not been issued until now (Is the amount of 100 dinars sufficient for living and housing rent for Al-Moussawi, who practically is not covered by the rent law and intelligence as will be explained later and even in this case, the Rafidain Bank (the Unknown Soldier Division) refused to pay any amount to Ibrahim Jouri based on the security communication (how does this person and his family live)). - Mrs. Sarah Khatoun Sasson Saleh Shaman has an annual interest estimated at 800 dinars annually from the government bonds established to cover the largest part of her living expenses and she is an old woman and disabled and has no one to support her. Likewise, Mr. Naji Naseem Cohen has 170 dinars annually from the interest on the consolidated government bonds and is disabled and He has a large family and the General Secretariat did not agree to disburse these two amounts to them (to be continued)