AI English Translation, Pages 226-250
4220
13 June 937
Respected Gentlemen
President of the Lay Council
Yehuda Saleh Zelouf
and its members
Ibrahim Daoud Shaham
Khedhouri Mounir Levy
Khedhouri Murad Shukur
Ezra Hazqeel Bahr
Gurji Shalom Levy
Mounir Hakham Moshi Dakkour
Mounir El Manshi ⟦Certification⟧
⟦Moanes⟧ Isaac
After greetings and respect
I have the honor to inform you that the meeting held by the two councils
The esteemed General Council on June 9, 937 resulted in your election as a Lay Council for the session
37/939 and on this occasion I pray to the Creator to guide all our steps in striving
to achieve everything that is in the interest of the community and its stability and everything that brings to it
abundant goodness;
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Head of the Community
⟦The Lay Council of the Community⟧
Based on the invitation of His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri, President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, the
General Council met in its session held on June 9, 1937, to elect members of the Lay Council for the term
June 11, 1937. The aforementioned General Council decided in its aforementioned session to elect you as members of the Lay Council
by absolute majority for Mr. Yusuf Salih Zeloof, Khadhuri Murad Shukur, Ibrahim Daoud Nahum, Heskel Shentob,
Ezra Eliyahu Al-Safi, Shashi Salih Shlomo Daoud, Munir Hayim Moshi Doctor, Yusuf Zilkha,
and Gurji Shalam Lawi, the respected ones.
Honorable Gentlemen
Yehuda Salih Zeloof
Khadhuri Murad Shukur
Ibrahim Daoud Nahum
Heskel Shentob
Ezra Eliyahu Al-Safi
Shashi Salih Shlomo Daoud
Munir Hayim Moshi Doctor
Yusuf Zilkha
Gurji Shalam Lawi
After greetings and respect
On the occasion of the end of your esteemed council's term, I hope to inform you with great honor
and pleasure that the General Council, in its meeting held on June 9, 1937, has
recorded its thanks and appreciation to your esteemed council for the great services you have performed
during its term, wishing that success be your ally always
On behalf of
President of the Community
10/6/1937
Elections
The New Lay Council
Based on the invitation of His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, President of the Jewish Community, the
General Council met on Wednesday evening, June 9, 1937, to elect a president and members of a Lay Council for the
1937/1939 term, due to the expiration of the previous council's term. The election was held by secret ballot
and the result was the election of Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf for the presidency, and Messrs. Yusuf
Iqa, Ezra Levy, Khedouri Levy, Ghazal Heskel, Shua Cohen, Khedouri Shukur, Mansour Saleh,
and Ibrahim Nahum for membership.
Secretary
Administration of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
10 / 6 / 1937
To the Director of the esteemed ⟦...⟧ newspaper
I request the publication of the news item listed above in the information section of your esteemed newspaper, and I thank you.
Sincerely,
⟦signature⟧
For filing
Elections
4271
17 June 937
Ministry of Justice
Based on the expiration of the term of the Lay Council, I invited the General Council
to meet on Wednesday, May 19, 937, to elect a president and a new Lay Council.
Since a legal quorum was not achieved, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday,
June 9, 937. The election took place in the second meeting by secret ballot
under the supervision of a committee composed of members Rabbi Salman Hooki Abboudi, Israel Nassim
Hayi, and Daoud Moallem Saleh. The result was the election of Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf
to the presidency, and each of the gentlemen: Meir Eliya Karchi, Shalom Lawi, Khadhouri Meir
Lawi, Ezra Bahr Meir Dangour, Khadhouri Murad Shuker, Meir Mash'au,
and Ibrahim Nahum for membership.
Therefore, the gentlemen listed above have become the president and members of the Lay
Council for the term beginning on June 9, 937;
LW
⟦Sassoon⟧
Head of the Community
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 531
Number :: 4461
Date :: 11 June 1937
Subject Summary : ⟦line⟧
Honorable Gentlemen
Yehuda Saleh Zelouf
Khedhouri Murad Kar
Ibrahim Daoud Nahem
Heskel Shatoub
Ezra Eliyahu Al-Ani
Menashe Saleh Shlomo David
Meir Hakham Moshe Doctor
Moshe Zuleikha
Gurji Shalam Levi
After greetings and respect
On the occasion of the end of your esteemed council's term, I wish to inform you with great honor
and pleasure that the General Assembly, in its meeting held on 9 June 1937, has
recorded for your esteemed council, with thanks and appreciation, the great services you have performed
during its term, wishing that success always be your ally
To him
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President of the Community
For filing
Based on the invitation of His Excellency the Head of the Community, twenty-eight members of the General Council
whose names are recorded in the special register attended for the second time on the evening of Sunday, July 11, 1927.
The election was held by secret ballot and the votes were classified by a committee composed of His Eminence
Rabbi Salman Hubbi Abboudi and Messrs. Saleh Faraj Hayyim and Daoud Moallem Saleh. The result was as follows:
Names | Number of Votes
For the Presidency |
Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri | 2
Rabbi Benjamin Hakham Shabi | 26
For Membership |
Rabbi Daoud Ezra Safi | 28
Raphael Akra Hayyim | 28
Salman Hubbi Abboudi | 28
Joshua Moshe Heifil | 28
Salman Ezra Akra | 27
Shlomo Moshe Laniado | 27
Elia Joshua | 22
Yosef Yasa | 2
Michael | 1
Moshe Ibrahim | 1
⟦line⟧ | 220
Since the number of voters was twenty-eight people, the total votes should be (224), but since
four papers appeared missing one vote each, the total votes became (220) as recorded above. Accordingly,
Rabbi Benjamin Hakham Shabi became President of the Spiritual Council, and each of Rabbi Daoud Ezra Safi,
Rabbi Raphael Akra Hayyim, Rabbi Salman Hubbi Abboudi, Rabbi Joshua Moshe Heifil, Rabbi Salman Ezra
Akra, Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Laniado, and Rabbi Elia Joshua became members of the Spiritual Council.
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
Committee Members
Saleh Faraj Hayyim
Daoud Moallem Saleh
Salman Hubbi Abboudi
Shlomo H. Abboudi
The New Spiritual Council
Based on the invitation of His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, President of the Israelite Community, the
General Council met on Sunday evening, July 11, 1937, to elect a president and a spiritual council for the
<del>937</del> 941 term, due to the expiration of the previous council's term. The election was held by secret ballot
and the result was the election of His Eminence Rabbi Benjamin Hakham Moshe for the presidency, and each of Their
Eminences Rabbi Daoud Ezra Safi, Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim, Rabbi Salman
Hoki Yehudi, Rabbi Yehoshua Moshe ⟦Haskel⟧, Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Isaac, Rabbi
⟦Loyo⟧ Moshe Laniado, and Rabbi Eliya Yehoshua for membership.
Secretary
7/12/1937 | Administration of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Newspaper | Al-Gharra
Please publish the report listed above in the local section of your esteemed newspaper, and thank you.
⟦signature⟧
Sincerely
The New Spiritual Council
Based on the invitation of His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Israelite Community, the
General Council met on Sunday evening, July 11, 1937, to elect a President and a Spiritual Council for the
1937/39 term, in view of the expiration of the previous council's term. The election was held by secret ballot,
and the result was the election of His Eminence Rabbi Benjamin Haham Moshe for the presidency, and each of their
Eminences Rabbi Daoud Ezra Safi, Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim, Rabbi Salman
Hawi Abboudi, Rabbi Yehoshua Moshe Hezekiel, Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Isaac, Rabbi
Ezra Moshe Laniado, and Rabbi Eliya Yehoshua for membership;
Newspaper | Al-Ghurra
I request the publication of the news item listed above in the pages of your esteemed newspaper, and I thank you;
The Council
The New Spiritual Council
Based on the invitation of His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Israelite Community, the
General Council met on Sunday evening, July 11, 1937, to elect a president and a spiritual council for the
1937/39 term, due to the expiration of the previous council's term. The election was held by secret ballot
and the result was the election of His Eminence Rabbi Benjamin Hakham Bushi for the presidency, and their
Eminences Rabbi Daoud Ezra Basri, Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim, Rabbi Salman
Hoki Abboudi, Rabbi Yehoshua Moshe Hezekiel, Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Isaac, Rabbi
Albert Bushi Eliezer, and Rabbi Eliya Yehoshua for membership!
Secretary
Administration of the Israelite Community 10/6/1937
Baghdad
The Distinguished Newspaper
I request the publication of the news item listed above in the local section of your distinguished newspaper, and I thank you!
The Council
K. M. CHOUKER
Bank Street, Rewak
Telephone Baghdad 249
TELEGRAMS :
CHOUKER - BAGHDAD
CODE : BENTLEY'S
BAGHDAD,: 27 / 7 / 11
193:
Ref. No:
His Eminence, the Respected President of the Jewish Community
Greetings and respect,
Due to private matters that prevent me at the present time from carrying out my duties in the Council in a serious manner,
I find myself compelled to submit my resignation from membership in the Lay Council, so I hope you will accept it. With highest respect,
Sincerely,
Khedhouri Murad Chouker
4426
July 13, 937
His Excellency Mr. Khedhouri Murad Shukur
Respected Vice President of the Lay Council
After greetings and respect,
With reference to your resignation dated July 11, 937,
The esteemed Lay Council is in the direst need of retaining a virtuous personality
like your noble self, which is renowned for its many sacrifices for the good
and happiness of the community. Therefore, I decline to accept your resignation from
membership in the Lay Council. May you remain [in health];
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On behalf of
Head of the Community
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Elections
4427
16 July 937
Ministry of Justice
Based on the expiration of the term of the Spiritual Council, I have invited the General Assembly
to meet on Wednesday, July 7, 937, to elect a President and a Spiritual Council.
Since a legal quorum was not achieved, the meeting was postponed until Sunday,
July 11, 937. The election took place in the second meeting by secret ballot under the supervision of
a committee composed of members Rabbi Salman Hoki Aboudi, Saleh Faraj Hayim,
and Daoud Moallem Saleh. The result was the election of His Eminence Rabbi Benjamin Hakham
Moshe for the presidency, and each of Their Eminences Rabbi Daoud Ezra Safi, Rabbi
Raphael Isaac Hayim, Rabbi Salman Hoki Aboudi, Rabbi Yehoshua Moshe
Haskel, Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Ishaq, Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Laniado, and Rabbi
Elia Yehoshua for membership.
Accordingly, Their Eminences whose names are listed above have become the President
and members of the Spiritual Council for the term beginning on July 11, 937.
L.A.
⟦Recitation⟧
Head of the Community
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Elections
4428
July 16, 1937
Their Respected Excellencies
President of the Spiritual Council
Rabbi Benjamin Sassoon Bushi
and its members
Rabbi Daoud Basri
Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim
Rabbi Salman Hoki Abboudi
Rabbi Joshua Bushi Haskel
Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Isaac
Rabbi Shlomo Bushi Laniado
Rabbi Elia Meir Sheikh
After greetings and respect
I have the honor to inform you that the meeting held by the esteemed General Council
on July 11, 937 resulted in your election as a Spiritual Council for the 1937/41 term
On this occasion, please accept my congratulations and my wishes for your success and prosperity;
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President of the Community
The Chief Rabbi of Baghdad
Baghdad, may God protect it
Chief Rabbi of Baghdad Benjamin Hakham Moshi
CHIEF RABBI
BENJAMIN H. MOSHI
Baghdad
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Number: 612
Date: 20 July 1937
His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, the Respected
After greetings and respect - with reference to your letter No. 4428 dated 16 July 937
The esteemed Spiritual Council met today (the 20th of it) to elect the Religious
Court and the Sharia Court of Cassation, and the election was held by secret ballot
in accordance with the procedures, and the result was by unanimous vote as follows:
The Religious Court
Rabbi Salman Hoqi Abboudi | President
Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim | Member
Rabbi Yehoshua Moshi Haskel | Member
The Court of Cassation
Rabbi Shlomo Moshi Laniado | Member
Rabbi Elia Yehoshua | "
Rabbi Sassoon Ezra Ishaq | "
Rabbi Daoud Ezra Musfi | "
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Chief Rabbi
Number 1647
Date ⟦illegible⟧
4449
23 July 937
/28
Ministry of Justice
Further to our letter No. 4427 dated 16 July 937
The esteemed Spiritual Council met under the chairmanship of His Eminence Rabbi Benjamin Hakham
Moshe on July 20, 937, to elect the Religious Court and the Sharia Court of Cassation
in accordance with Article 15 of the Community Law. The election was held by secret ballot in accordance
with the procedures, and the result was unanimous as follows:
The Religious Court
Rabbi Salman Hooki Aboudi | President
Rabbi Raphael Isaac Hayyim | Member
Rabbi Yehoshua Moshe Haskel | Member
Court of Cassation
Rabbi Eliya Yehoshua | Member
Rabbi Daoud Ezra Musfi | Member
Rabbi Sasson Ezra Ishaq | Member
Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Laniado | Member
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Head of the Community
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Elections
His Excellency the President of the Lay Council, the Respected
Due to my many preoccupations, with much regret, I submit my resignation from your esteemed council
Ibrahim Hayyim
12 / 6 / 47
A copy of it
To His Excellency the President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
For the file
2069
1 September 1937
Resignation of the Vice President
For filing
His Excellency the distinguished and virtuous Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf, respected
President of the esteemed Lay Council
After greetings and respect
With reference to the resignation of Mr. Khedhouri Murad Shukur, the Vice President
which you referred to me on this date
Since this resignation was received before your own resignation from the Council,
the interest of the community requires that you decide upon it first, as it is not hidden from your Excellency
that the resignation of the President and his Vice President at once paralyzes the Lay Council and consequently
harms the interest of the community severely under such circumstances.
I have full confidence that your Excellency will appreciate the matter and avoid the dissolution of
the Council at this time, out of concern for the public interest for which you have long sacrificed your comfort
for its sake. Please accept my respect.
On behalf of
The Head of the Community
Attachments: Resignation of the Vice President
4291
⟦1937/6/17⟧
25 June 937
Ottoman Bank
Baghdad
Based on the renewal of the election of the Lay Council, it was necessary to inform you that
the new Council has decided to confirm the previous procedures followed regarding the
financial transactions between the Lay Council and the Ottoman Bank. We request the continuation
of considering any two signatures from the signatures of the gentlemen: Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zeloof, President
of the Council; Mr. Khedhouri Murad Shukur, Vice President; and Mr. Moise Ita,
member of the Council, along with the Council's seal, as sufficient for the aforementioned financial transactions.
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Head of the Community
The Pendulum
4665
12/17/1937
Ottoman Bank
Baghdad
⟦The Honorable Bank Manager⟧
I would like to inform you that the Israeli General Council in Baghdad has elected
Mr. Meir Hakham Moshe Dangour as President of the Lay Council in place of the resigned President
Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf, so please consider his signature, a specimen of which you find below,
in all financial transactions that occur between you and the Lay Council. Sincerely,
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Specimen signature of the Council President
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Head of the Community
4225
3 December 937
His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Justice
Based on the resignation of Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf from the presidency of the Lay Council,
the General Council met on the evening of Thursday, 2 December 937, in an
extraordinary session and elected Mr. Mushir Hakham Moshe Dangoor as President of the Lay Council
unanimously;
LW
⟦illegible signature⟧
Head of the Community
Translation
762 on 12 January 6
Diyala Education Governing Body
Accordingly, we have sent you a copy of the Ministry of Education's statement quoted from the Teacher's Magazine
in issue 762 on 12 January 6 regarding the schools we sent, and from which we request
you to act accordingly so that it is possible to place them in the appropriate place in all schools
And thank you
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Education Inspector
T
3 December 937
4242
The Honorable and Distinguished Gentleman, Mr. Mir Hakham Moshe Dangoor, Respectfully
After greetings and respect,
I wish to inform you that the esteemed General Council, in its meeting held
on 2 December 937, decided to elect you as President of the Lay Council by consensus. I hope
you will kindly accept my congratulations to your person for this precious trust placed by the
General Council in your person. May you remain in respect.
LW
⟦signature⟧
Head of the Community
3 December 937
His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Justice
Based on the resignation of Mr. Yehuda Saleh Zelouf from the presidency of the Lay Council,
the General Council met on the evening of Thursday, 2 December 937, in an
extraordinary session and elected Mr. Meir Hakham Moshe Dangoor as President of the Lay Council
unanimously;
For
On behalf of
The Head of the Community
Copy of the third paragraph of the minutes of the General Council meeting
held on December 2, 937
3 - Based on the resignation of the President of the Lay Council, Mr. Yehuda Zelouf, a
proposal was submitted by Mr. Joseph Al-Kabir to hold an election for the President of the Lay Council
urgently in view of the current circumstances. The Council approved the proposal and elected
Mr. Meir Dangoor by open vote as President of the Lay Council unanimously;
A true copy
December 24, 937
⟦signature⟧
The Secretary
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⟦illegible faded text in background⟧
The Iraqi Government
Ministry of Justice
Please refer to the general number
Division: Legal Codification
General Number: 1/19/8/7
Special Number:
Telegraphic Address: Adliya
Date: 18 Shawwal 1356
Date: 21 December 1937
Subject Summary: Election of Mr. Munir Haham Moshi.
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
In response to your letter numbered 4647 and dated 3 / 12 / 937
We deem it necessary first to state whether the aforementioned person fulfills
the conditions set forth in Article Thirteen of the Community Law. And to send
a copy of the appointment decision.
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Minister of Justice
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Special Number 2727
Date 21 / 12 / 1937
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