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⟦Presidency of the Jewish Community⟧
Number ⟦212⟧
Date 5/7/46
Ozre Dalim Association (Helpers of the Poor)
Torat Ezra Daoud — Bataween
Baghdad on: May 11, 1946
194:
His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, Respectfully
Greetings and respect — —
In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the internal regulations of our association (Helpers of the Poor Association
Ozre Dalim) authorized by the venerable Ministry of Interior pursuant to its order issued on 7/17/1939
and numbered 14436, the regular general session was held on April 8, 1946, in the Ezra
Daoud Synagogue for the purpose of re-electing the association's management committee. The election was held by secret ballot and resulted
in the victory of the gentlemen — —
1— Isaac Saleh Jouri
2— Salman Ezra Shahrabani
3— Elias Menashi Aguerib
4— Ibrahim Eliyahu Shamshoua
5— Benjamin Aboudi Aslan
6— Joseph Salman Nissan
7— <del>Khedhouri</del> Cohen Saleh Isaac
Accordingly, the management committee composed of the gentlemen mentioned above met on
April 28, 946 and elected from among its members Mr. Isaac Saleh Jouri as President, Mr. Salman Ezra Shahrabani
as Vice President, and Mr. Elias Menashi Aguerib as Secretary in accordance with Article 3 of the aforementioned regulations.
We have the honor to inform your Eminence of this, and please accept our highest respect and appreciation.
Secretary
President
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An Appeal
I direct this appeal of mine to all those with a living conscience to assist the Ozrei
Dalim Society on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread and other needs for the poor.
High prices and increasing poverty make the mission of the Society in these difficult
circumstances extremely arduous; it therefore awaits the resolve, assistance, and zeal of the honorable members of the community
to accomplish this great charitable project. The Society is aware of the stagnation that has affected the work
⟦...⟧ portion of the zealous who supported it in the past due to current circumstances, but despite
that, I direct this appeal to them to contribute to this humanitarian work, praying to the Almighty to
bestow upon them success and prosperity.
The Society will be deeply grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send
whatever their hands may offer directly to it, given that the Society will not be able to contact all
the zealous gentlemen due to time constraints and the magnitude of the duty placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public appreciates the Society's efforts and will support it,
and God is the granter of success.
Baghdad, 14 February 1947
Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community
Note: - We request the honorable donors to send their donations to one of the gentlemen
whose names are listed below.
Ibrahim Sha'shua | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Ishaq Jouri
Youssef Heskel Mukhtar | Youssef Salman Nissan | Yamin Aslan | Elias Aqirib
Or to the Society's collector, Mr. Zion Abid Cohen, in exchange for a stamped receipt from the Society.
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Appeal
I direct this appeal of mine to all those with a living conscience to assist the Ozeri
Dalim Society on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread and other needs for the poor.
The high prices and increasing poverty make the society's mission in these difficult
circumstances extremely arduous, and it is therefore waiting for the determination, assistance, and zeal of the honorable members of the community
to accomplish this great charitable project. The society is aware of the slackness that has affected the work
of some of the zealous individuals who supported it in the past due to current circumstances, but despite
that, I direct this appeal to them to contribute to this humanitarian work, praying to the Almighty to
bestow upon them success and prosperity.
The society will be extremely grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send
what their hands generously give directly to it, given that the society will not be able to contact all
the zealous gentlemen due to short time and the magnitude of the duty placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public appreciates the society's efforts and supports it,
and God is the granter of success.
Baghdad, February 14, 1947
Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri
Head of the Jewish Community
Note: - We request the honorable donors to send their donations to one of the gentlemen
whose names are listed below.
Isaac Gouri | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Ibrahim Shashoua
Elias Aqirib | Yamin Aslan | Yusuf Salman Nissan | Yusuf Heskel Mukhtar
Or to the society's collector, Mr. Zion Abid Cohen, in exchange for a stamped receipt from the society.
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An Appeal
I address this appeal of mine to all those with a living conscience to assist the Ozri
Dalim Association on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread and other needs for the poor.
The high prices and the increase in poverty make the mission of the Association in these difficult
circumstances extremely arduous, and it therefore awaits the vigor of the honorable members of the community, their assistance, and their zeal
to complete this great charitable project. The Association is aware of the slackness that has affected the work
of some of the zealous individuals who supported it in the past due to current circumstances, but I nonetheless
address this appeal of mine to them to contribute to this humanitarian work, praying to the Almighty to
bestow upon them success and prosperity.
The Association will be extremely grateful if the donors would kindly send
their contributions directly to it, as the Association will not be able to contact all
zealous gentlemen due to lack of time and the magnitude of the duty placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public appreciates the efforts of the Association and supports it.
And God is the granter of success.
Baghdad, February 14, 1947
Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community
Note: - We request the donors to send their donations to one of the gentlemen
whose names are listed below.
Isaac Gouri | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Ibrahim Shohet
Elias Akairib | Yamin Aslan | Yusuf Salman Nissan | Yusuf Heskel Mukhtar
Naji Yusuf ⟦Akairib⟧
Or to the Association's collector, Mr. Sion Abid Cohen, in exchange for a stamped receipt from the Association.
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Ozre Dalim Society
Helpers of the Poor
Baghdad
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Serial Number 4420
Date 10 / 5 / 948
Date 10 / 5 / 1948
His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
After greetings,
In accordance with the wording of Article 4 of the bylaws of our society (Helpers of the Poor Society
- Ozre Dalim -) authorized by the honorable Ministry of the Interior pursuant to its letter numbered
14436 dated 17 / 7 / 1939, the regular general meeting was held on April 28,
1948 at the Ezra Dawood Synagogue. After reaching a quorum, a lot was drawn and the members of the society's
administrative committee, Mr. Ibrahim Eliyahu Shamshua and Mr. Benjamin Abboudi Aslan, were dropped, noting that Mr. Khedhouri
Saleh Ishaq had previously resigned from the committee membership. In their place, the following were appointed by secret ballot:
Ibrahim Eliyahu Shamshua, Benjamin Abboudi Aslan, and Gurji Yusuf Ishaq.
After the committee meeting, it was decided to elect Ishaq Saleh Jouri as President, Mr. Salman Ezra
Shahrabani as Vice President, and Mr. Elias Menashe Aqirib as Secretary, in accordance with Article Three of the society's bylaws.
We hope to inform Your Eminence of this. Please accept our highest respects.
For filing
Secretary
⟦signature⟧
President
⟦signature⟧
Ozre Dalim Society
P 1
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Baghdad 21 August 1948
Number ⟦...⟧ 490
Date 2/8/948
His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khidhouri, Respectfully
President of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
After greetings
It is with regret that I inform you that due to my many preoccupations and my inability to
carry out my duties in the Society for Aiding the Poor (Ozre Dalim), I am unfortunately forced to submit
this resignation from the membership of the esteemed society, hoping you will kindly accept it. I would like to take this
opportunity to express my ⟦deep⟧ appreciation for the friendly cooperation I have always received from Your Eminence
and all the members.
Please accept, Your Eminence, the assurances of my highest gratitude and respect,
Sincerely,
⟦Signature⟧
Ibrahim Eliyahu Shemshua
Copy to -
His Excellency the President of the Society for Aiding the Poor - for kind notice
His Eminence the President informed me
of Mr. Ibrahim Shemshua's agreement
to withdraw this resignation
Keep in the Ozre Dalim file
⟦Signature⟧
To be filed
⟦...⟧ Dalim
⟦illegible⟧
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Ozer Dalim Association
Helpers of the Poor
Baghdad
Date - 27 / 10 / 1948
His Excellency the Respectable Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
After greetings
We present herewith our association's response to the letter of the esteemed Ministry
of Social Affairs addressed to us through you, No. 14085 dated 20 / 10 / 1948
hoping to convey it to the aforementioned Ministry.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our respect;
Secretary
Ozer Dalim Association
⟦illegible⟧
(Helpers of the Poor) Baghdad
1948
A. A.
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Submitted on 1/11/948
Date - 27 / 10 / 1948
Ozzer Dalim Society
Helpers of the Poor
Baghdad
The Honorable Ministry of Social Affairs
Baghdad
Greetings,
With reference to your letter No. 14085 dated 20 / 10 / 1948.
The administrative board of our society is composed of the persons whose names are listed below:
President - Mr. Ishaq Saleh ⟦Hasquri⟧
Vice President - Salman Ezra Shahrabani
Secretary - Elias Shabi Maqdisi
Members - Ibrahim Eliyahu Sham'un
Benjamin Abboudi Aslan
Gurji Yusuf Ishaq
Yusuf Salman Beit
We shall inform you in due course whenever a change occurs among the members of the society. With respect.
Secretary
Nola
14
⟦illegible⟧
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⟦Department Copy⟧
Helpers of the Poor Association
810
1 / 12 / 1948
Honorable Ministry of Social Affairs
After greetings
Based on the request of the Helpers of the Poor Association in its letter dated
27 / 10 / 1948, we submit herewith the response of the aforementioned association regarding your letter numbered
14585 dated 20 / 10 / 1948 addressed to it through us. Respectfully.
⟦Sent⟧
Helpers of the Poor Association
Head of the Community
14
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Two copies, paper as ⟦...⟧ (2)
⟦line⟧
AN APPEAL
I address this appeal of mine to all those with living consciences to assist the Ozari
Dalim Society on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread and other needs for the poor.
⟦handwritten above line 1:⟧ Dalim
⟦handwritten above line 2:⟧ and supplies
The high prices and increasing poverty make the task of the Society in these difficult
circumstances harder than it was in previous years. It therefore awaits the vigor of the noble
sons of the community, their assistance, and their zeal to accomplish this great charitable project. While
the Society is aware of the slackness that has affected the work of some of the zealous ones who supported it in
the past due to current circumstances, I nevertheless address this appeal of mine to them
to contribute to this humanitarian work, praying to the Almighty Creator to bestow upon them
prosperity and success.
⟦handwritten above 'task of the Society':⟧ difficulty
⟦handwritten left margin:⟧ (and exertion)
⟦handwritten insertion between lines:⟧ The Society hopes that you will take the initiative with your generous donations
⟦handwritten insertion near end:⟧ the amount to the Finance Committee as quickly as possible
The Society will be extremely grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send
what their hands bestow directly to it, given that the Society will not be able to contact
all the honorable zealous individuals due to the lack of time and the magnitude of the duty placed upon it.
Our hope is firm that the noble public appreciates the Society's efforts and supports it.
And God is the Granter of success.
1946
Baghdad, 1 March 1946
Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Israelite Community
Note: The honorable donors are requested to send their donations to one of the gentlemen
whose names are listed below.
⟦handwritten right margin:⟧ The committee thanks them or
⟦handwritten right margin:⟧ The collector Mr. Heskel Katib Kra'a authorized
⟦handwritten right margin:⟧ to receive cash donations against receipts signed
⟦handwritten right margin:⟧ by the Society
Isaac Gouri | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Ibrahim Shamshua
Elias Aqirab | Yamin Aslan | Yusuf Yehuda Nissan | Yusuf Heskel Mukhtar
⟦handwritten numbers above names:⟧ (2) (4) (3) (7) (6) (5)
⟦handwritten below names:⟧ (7) (8)
⟦handwritten insertion:⟧ Saleh
⟦handwritten bottom:⟧ Gurji Yusuf Kambura
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<del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
A Call for Goodness
I direct my call to all those with living consciences to assist the Ozari
Dalim Society on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread and rice for the poor.
The high prices and increasing poverty make the society's task in these difficult
circumstances harder than it was in past years, and it therefore awaits the resolve of the
honorable sons of the community, their assistance, and their zeal to complete this great charitable project.
The amounts we need this year are estimated at three times what
was spent last year, and our hope is firm that the honorable public appreciates
the efforts of the society and supports it, and God is the Granter of success.
Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri
Head of the Israelite Community
Baghdad March 10, 1943
Note
We ask the honorable donors to send their donations to one of the gentlemen listed
whose names are below:
Arranged for Khawaja Yusuf
Ishaq Jouri | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Ibrahim Shohet
Cohen | Finished
Elias Aqirab | Yamin Aslan | Yusuf Hasqayl | Yusuf Yehuda Nissan
Samuha | Al-Jani | The Liberator | Cohen | Salman
Khawaja Sion Ayed Luluheen is authorized to receive
⟦illegible⟧
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To all our brothers, people of zeal and generosity
The esteemed Ministry of Interior has authorized the formation of the (Ozre Dalim) Society for Helping the Poor, which is
the association that has now been reconstituted and which had performed glorious deeds a few years ago. As
understood from the title, the purpose of the association is to help the miserable poor among the members of our community, especially those betrayed
by time and who have become in need of bread while refraining from extending their hand for begging. We have known many respectable
families who have fallen into the hardships of need, yet they try to hide their poverty; these are those called
( Humble homeowners )
Brothers. There are among the miserable needy those who have not obtained their sustenance of bread alone, let alone what
they need on Saturdays and holidays, and among them are those who cover themselves on freezing winter nights with worn-out rags
etc...
The sentiment of humanity and human chivalry dictates helping these miserable people, and charity is a
great charitable act rewarded by the Creator Almighty, it fends off calamities and wards off hardships. Therefore, we come to appeal to you
to hasten to participate in the work of the association according to what your zeal permits, and God rewards the benefactors.
Ozre Dalim Society
President of the Society | Vice President | Secretary
Isaac Saleh Jouri | Salman Ezra Shahrabani | Elias Menashi Oqeirab
Member | Member | Member | Member
Ibrahim Ezra Muslih | Benjamin Abboudi Aslan | Yusuf Hesqel Mukhtar | Yusuf Salman Nissan
Al-Sharqiya Press - Baghdad
Page 89
I address this appeal, as is the custom followed in previous years, to all our honorable brothers with
living consciences to assist the Ozre Dalim Association on the occasion of Passover to provide unleavened bread for the poor.
The difficulties faced by the association in performing this humanitarian duty are not hidden from you, and it therefore
awaits the energy, assistance, and zeal of the honorable members of the community to complete this great charitable project.
The sums needed by the association this year exceed what was spent in previous years,
and the association will be extremely grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send what their hands offer
directly to one of its members, given that the association will not be able to contact all the zealous gentlemen
due to lack of time and the magnitude of the duty placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public appreciates the association's efforts and supports it, and God is the Granter of success.
Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri
President of the Jewish Community
Baghdad, March 1, 1949
Note - We ask the honorable donors to send their donations to one of the association members directly or to
the collector Sion Abid Cohen, who is authorized to receive subscriptions against receipts signed
by the association.
Archive
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A statement to the honorable members of the community
It is no secret to the honorable members of the community what the poor and needy are suffering
of severe torment as a result of the unprecedented cold wave
in addition to the heavy rains that lasted for weeks; and therefore
the leadership of the community decided that the Ozer Dalim Society shall accept
donations for the purpose of providing the poor with blankets to protect them from the harsh cold
and it has indeed already begun purchasing the blankets in order to distribute them without
delay; so we urge our brothers to donate for this noble cause
we also request the honorable merchants, doctors, lawyers, and all other
professionals, as well as housewives, and male and female students
to personally ensure the delivery of their donations to the aforementioned society.
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(1)
An Appeal
We address this appeal, as is the custom in previous years, to all our honorable brothers among the members of the community who possess zeal
and human sentiment, requesting assistance for the (Ozre Dalim) Society to provide unleavened bread and rice for the poor and needy on the occasion of
the upcoming Passover holiday.
The increase in the rate of unemployment and poverty among the members of the community will, as is not hidden from you, make the mission of the Society double and very
difficult in these trying circumstances. While the community appreciates its jealous sons for the assistance they provided in past seasons
due to their protective nature and concern for the poor classes, it simultaneously rouses their high ambitions to double their aid this year
to complete this great charitable project. We pray to the Almighty to grant them success in their deeds and lead them toward all
that is good and blessed.
We shall be extremely grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send what their hands generously offer in donations to
the aforementioned Society directly, or deliver them to the collector Mr. Sion Abed Cohen, who is authorized to receive cash donations against receipts
signed by the Society, given that it is not possible for the Society to contact all honorable individuals directly due to the magnitude of the duty
placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public will appreciate the monumental effort this Society has made to alleviate the woes of
the poor class, and God does not waste the reward of those who do good.
Baghdad on 9/2/950
Heskel Daoud Shemtob
Acting President of the Community
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(1)
Appeal
We address this appeal, as per the custom of previous years, to all our honorable brothers among the members of the community who possess chivalry
and humanitarian sentiment, requesting assistance for the (Ozrei Dalim) Association to provide unleavened bread and rice to the poor and needy on the occasion of the upcoming Passover
holiday.
The increase in the rate of unemployment and poverty among the members of the community will, as is not hidden from you, make the association's mission double and very
difficult in these trying circumstances. While the community appreciates its zealous members for the aid they provided in past seasons
in view of their protection and zeal for the poor classes, it simultaneously calls upon their precious determination to double their aid this year
to complete this great charitable project. We pray to the Almighty to grant them success in their deeds and lead them to all
that contains goodness and blessing.
We would be most grateful if the honorable donors would kindly send their generous donations directly to
the aforementioned association or hand them over to the collector, Mr. Zion Abed Cohen, who is authorized to receive cash donations against receipts
signed by the association, as it is not possible for the association to contact all honorable individuals directly due to the magnitude of the duty
placed upon its shoulders.
Our hope is firm that the honorable public will appreciate the Herculean effort this association has made to alleviate the woes of
the poor class, and God does not waste the reward of those who do good.
Baghdad on 9/2/1950
Heskel Dawood Shemtob
Acting Head of the Community
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(2)
Kuttab School
Midrash Talmud Torah
Baghdad
No.:
Date: 14 / 2 / 950
Presidency of the Israelite Community
T / 970 - 95
On 14 / 2 / 950
His Excellency the President of the Israelite Community, Mr. Heskel Shetoob, the Respected
Greetings and respect,
We extend to Your Excellency our highest expressions of gratitude and appreciation for your kindness in distributing
six hundred and ninety-four khaki suits to the poor students of our school through the
Ozer Dalim Society (which continues to provide noble services for the comfort and assistance of the poor
of our community, and for which it deserves great thanks). We ask the Almighty Creator
to keep you as a treasure for the community and a supporter of the weak and needy, and to guide your steps
and crown you with prosperity and success in every endeavor you pursue, for you are always
striving for what is good and righteous and for what you see as beneficial to the collective and towards
the needy. May God bless you and increase people like you. Peace.
A copy to the President of the Respected Ozer Dalim Society.
Director of Midrash Talmud Torah
⟦illegible signature⟧
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Ozre Dalim Association
Helpers of the Poor
Baghdad
11 / 4 / 1950
His Excellency the Honorable President of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
After greetings
In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the internal regulations of our association (Association of Helpers of the Poor
Ozre Dalim) authorized by the venerable Ministry of Interior ⟦by letter⟧ No. 14336 dated 17 / 7 / 1939. The
ordinary general session was held on April 4, 1950, at the Ezra Daoud Synagogue, and after reaching
a quorum, four members of the administrative committee were elected to replace the members whose terms ended, namely:
Salman Shahrabani; Elias Aqib; Yusuf Nissan; Isaac Jouri
The election was held to appoint four members by secret ballot, resulting in the selection of Messrs. Salman Ezra
Shahrabani; Elias Aqib; Yusuf Nissan; and Lawyer Anwar Sheenah
After the committee meeting, it was decided to elect Mr. Salman Ezra Shahrabani as President, Mr. Anwar Sheenah
the lawyer as Vice-President, and Mr. Elias Menashi Aqib as Secretary, in accordance with Article 3 of the association's regulations.
We hope to inform you of this, and may you remain well;
Secretary
⟦illegible⟧
Ozre Dalim Association (Helpers of the Poor)
Ozre Dalim Association
1939
Baghdad
President
Salman Shahrabani
To be filed
Ozre Dalim Association
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Munshi Saleh School for Boys
Baghdad
Telephone Number 5583
(4)
Number 51
Date 14 / 2 / 950
Administration of the Physical Council in Baghdad
Number H / 494 / 1950
Date 14 / 2 / 1950
File Number ⟦illegible⟧
Subject
His Excellency the Respectable President of the Physical Council
Mr. Heskel Shattoub, the respected
Greetings and respect
Respectable members from the (⟦Ezer Dallam⟧) committee came to our school and distributed to
some of our school's poor students clothing numbering 124 one hundred and twenty-four
out of the total students of our school numbering approximately 1150
The administration thanks your effort and your continuous pursuit in helping the poor and orphans
and we hope from your effort that it be distributed to the rest of the students and your reward is with God Almighty
And stay with respect
Yaqub Mu'allim
Principal
⟦MENAHEM SALIH DANIEL SCHOOL FOR BOYS⟧
⟦Munshi Saleh School for Boys⟧
Copy to :-
The (⟦Ezer Dallam⟧) Association
His Excellency the President of the Israeli Schools Committee for kind review
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Ozri Dalim Society
Menashi Saleh School Branch
Telephone Number: 5583
⟦illegible⟧
Baghdad, July 21, 1950
His Excellency, President of the Honorable Jewish Community
Greetings,
I have the honor to forward to Your Excellency, on behalf of our committee, the letter submitted
by the Mukhtar of the northern refugees residing in the Menashi Saleh School, and on this
occasion, we reaffirm our letter submitted to Your Excellency dated the 18th of this month.
It is no secret to Your Excellency that managing the refugees' affairs now costs us about
two thousand Dinars monthly despite all the economic measures we are taking.
As the remaining amounts at our disposal at the present time are very small,
we hope through this letter that you will kindly arrange one thousand Dinars as a
matter of urgency so that we may continue to manage the affairs of the shelter during the next
two weeks.
Please accept our deepest respect.
Sincerely,
⟦signature⟧
Vice President of the Committee
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Ozri Dalim Association
Menashi Saleh School Branch
Telephone Number 5583
Baghdad: 12 / 10 / 195⟦.⟧
True Copy
Discharge Committee
National Directorate
Baghdad
We hereby certify that the persons whose names are mentioned below
are residents of our shelter and are of limited means and cannot pay the fees
for discharge. Please provide assistance to them and exempt them
from it, with our thanks.
12786 Salem Shaul Kassar
12060 Eliyahu Shaul Kassar
11885 Ibrahim Daniel Kati
11727 Sasson Shaul Sasson
Signature
⟦signature⟧
Ozri Dalim Association
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Ozri Dalim Association
Menashi Saleh School Branch
Telephone Number 5583
Baghdad <del>7/7</del> 195
To the respected Clearance Department
Clearance
With reference to the attachment
Has the Clearance Department issued ⟦for the technical archive⟧?
If that is the case, please hand over the documents belonging
to the persons mentioned in the letter to complete their transaction
personally, <del>⟦illegible⟧</del>
Sincerely
⟦illegible⟧
Director of Menashi Saleh School
Seen
⟦illegible⟧
Directorate of the Jewish Community with a true copy of the attachment
mentioned above - for information
Committee
⟦illegible⟧
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