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IJA 3725

Financial Documents, New Employees, Member Seeking Financial Assistance, Baghdadi Jewish Community

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These are receipts, bills, salary information, and other financial documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community. The documents also include a memo about hiring new employees and a letter from a community member seeking financial assistance.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3725
Item Number
6840
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic
Keywords
Financial, Baghdadi Jewish Community, Ḥevrah Ḳadishah, Annotation, Revenue Stamp, Handwritten, Baghdad Light and Power, Ink Stamp, Office of Telephone Administration, Thumbprint, Meir Elias Hospital, Receipts, Typed, Iraqi Government, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, Letterhead

AI en Translation, Pages 501-525

Page 501

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date 15 / 1 / 1952
Fils: 500
Dinar: 1
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only one dinar and five hundred fils and no more
And that is for the photography fees of the Community school building in Karrada
Iraq
10 Fils
17-1-52
Daoud Yousef

Page 502

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date 14 / 1 / 1952
Hevra Kadisha Society
Dinar | Fils
1 | 500
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only one dinar and five hundred fils and no more
And that is for the fees of digging a grave for the late Saliha Bikhor
⟦Revenue stamp: 10 fils⟧
Al-Usta Alwan Mahmoud

Page 503

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date 15 / 1 / 1952
Fils: ⟦line⟧
Dinar: 12
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only twelve dinars and nothing more
And that is for the construction fees of the grave of the late Saliha Bikhor
10 Fils
10 FILS
Al-Usta Alwan
Mahmoud
⟦signature⟧

Page 504

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date: 15 / 1 / 1952
Fils: 900
Dinar: 1
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only one dinar and nine hundred fils and nothing else
And that is for repair fees for building a grave for the late Saliha Ben-Hur
10 Fils
⟦illegible⟧ 17 / 1 / 52
Daoud Yousef

Page 505

Dinar | Fils
Exchange expenses for workers, crossing and transport for the late Musa Hayyim Nissan | 1 | ⟦line⟧
For the late Jumla Ishaq Cohen | 2 | 200
Farha Saleh " " " " " | | 950
Farha Salem Dori " " " " " | 1 | 100
Salha Bikhor " " " " " | 1 | 100
Latifa Ezra Shmuel " " " " " | 1 | 100
Simha Yehuda Daoud " " " " " | 1 | 100
Linen sewing wages | | 750
8 | 100
Only eight dinars and one hundred fils and no more.
I received the above amount, which is eight dinars and one hundred fils and no more.
From the accountant of the Hebra Kadisha Society. And for that I signed ⟦...⟧
10 fils
The Overseer
Daoud Youssef

Page 506

Stores of
Khalil Ayas
Always the latest excellent fabrics imported from the world's most famous factories
Silks - Wools - Castors - Novelties
For Wholesale and Retail
Daniel Market - Baghdad
Telephone { Showroom 3179 Office 7794
Requested from: Mr. Daoud Youssef
On: 11 / 19 / 1952
Fils | Dinar | Details | Quantity | Price
⟦line⟧ | 26 | Rizeh Linen | 12 | 2/-
⟦line⟧ | 2 | Allowance |  |
⟦line⟧ | 24 | According to cash from the hand of Daoud Youssef the remainder |  |
⟦line⟧ | 24 |  |  |
⟦illegible⟧
Daoud Youssef
On behalf of Khalil Ayas
11 / 19 / 52

Page 507

Paper
Water Supply Committee for the Baghdad Area
Final Notice
⟦illegible stamp⟧
No. 000054 on 000147
To ⟦Mansour⟧
In view of the expiration of the period specified for the payment of the amounts due on the premises registered with us
In your name, numbered 17, neighborhood 14, located in the Al-Tawrat neighborhood
Amounting to ⟦2⟧ Dinars and 974 Fils for
Lump sum fees
For the period from 1 / 1 / 195 to 31 / 12 / 195
According to the notification paper numbered Paper (27) Volume (877) dated
195, it was necessary to warn you of the obligation to pay the amount within seven days
From the date of your notification of this warning, otherwise the water supply will be cut off from the premises and will
Not be restored except after payment of the restoration fee and insurance deposits.
Date 20 / 12 / 195
On behalf of the Water Supply Committee for the Baghdad Area
Water Supply Committee for the Baghdad Area
Paid
⟦signature⟧

Page 508

Baghdad Light & Power Co., Ltd.
BAGDAD LIGHT & POWER CO., LTD.
(Incorporated in the United Kingdom.)
N.B.—This bill should be paid within 15 days from date
Note: This bill must be paid within 15 days of its date
Date ⟦line⟧ ⟦21 / 12 / 52⟧ ⟦line⟧ Date
Consumer ⟦line⟧ ⟦Religious Administration, Hayy Hadit⟧ ⟦line⟧ Consumer Name
Address ⟦line⟧ ⟦House 17 / 1 / 141⟧ ⟦line⟧ Address
Tariff ⟦line⟧ Price
Meter No. ⟦line⟧ ⟦660960⟧ ⟦line⟧ Meter Number
Bill No. ⟦line⟧ ⟦52 / 12 / 29206⟧ ⟦line⟧ Bill Number
For electricity supplied during the undermentioned period
METER REGISTER | Ds. | Fs. | Dinars | Fils | PAID | Paid
To ⟦December⟧ 195⟦⟧ / To ⟦December⟧ 195⟦⟧ |  |  |  |  | ⟦9⟧ |
From ⟦November⟧ 195⟦⟧ / From ⟦November⟧ 195⟦⟧ |  |  |  |  | ⟦8⟧ |
Units Supplied / Units Supplied |  |  |  |  | ⟦684⟧ |
@ 18 fils / at 18 fils | ⟦12⟧ | ⟦312⟧ |  |  |  |
@ 12 " / at 12 " |  |  |  |  |  |
@ 10 " / at 10 " |  |  |  |  |  |
Meter Rental / Meter Rental |  | ⟦25⟧ |  |  |  |
Current Limiter / Current Limiter Fee |  |  |  |  |  |
| ⟦12⟧ | ⟦337⟧ |  |  | ⟦719⟧ |
After having taken a continuous supply in one premises for not less than 12 months, any consumer who considers his deposit to be in excess of the requirement may apply for a re-assessment.
Any subscriber who thinks their deposited insurance is more than necessary after taking a continuous supply in one place for a period of not less than 12 months should apply for a second assessment.
No receipt for payment to the Company is valid unless bearing the Company's embossed official receipt which is stamped by the Cashier at the time of making payment.
A receipt for the amount paid to the company is not considered valid unless it is stamped with the company's official stamp by the cashier at the time of payment.
15 JAN 1953
PAID
Paid
⟦illegible⟧

Page 509

Shahrazad Garage
Washing, Lubrication, Painting, and Repairing of Cars
For its owners
Mr. Ali Al-Sayyid Ahmad, Maurice Shashoua, and their partner
Opposite the Armenian Camp
Telephone Number 84249
Baghdad on 21 / 12 / 1952 Car Number: ⟦Jeep⟧ ⟦...⟧
To the Honorable Mr. of the Israelite Community
Fils | Dinar | Details
000 | 4 | Garage fees for the month of December car ⟦...⟧
208 | - | Gasoline ⟦...⟧
208 | 4 | Four dinars and two hundred and eight fils only
Kingdom of Iraq
10 Fils
On behalf of Shahrazad Garage Company

Page 510

KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD. Khanaqin Oil Company Limited
( Incorporated in Great Britain ) ( Incorporated in Great Britain )
Agent for the Iraq Govt. Agent for the Iraqi Government
CASH MEMO Cash Memo
Fill. Stn. Station: Al-Adhamiya
Date Date:
I.D. Dinar | Fils Fils
Value of gas for Chevrolet | | 208
Sig. ⟦signature⟧ Signature
Ibn Hazqeel

Page 511

KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD. Khanaqin Oil Company Limited
(Incorporated in Great Britain) (Incorporated in Great Britain)
Agent for the Iraq Govt. Agent for the Iraqi Government
CASH MEMO Cash Memo
Fill. Stn. Station: ⟦Alshaikhly⟧
Date Date: 18/1/53
| Dinar I.D. | Fils Fils
2 gallon m/s | - | 208
Sig. ⟦signature⟧ Signature

Page 512

KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD. Khanaqin Oil Company Limited
(Incorporated in Great Britain) (Incorporated in Great Britain)
Agent for the Iraq Govt. Agent for the Iraqi Government
CASH MEMO Cash Memo
Fill. Stn. Station: ⟦Al Shaikh⟧
Date Date: 10/11/53
| I.D. Dinar | Fils Fils
3 gallon s/m | - | 312
Sig. ⟦illegible⟧ Signature

Page 513

KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD. KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD.
( Incorporated in Great Britain ) ( Incorporated in Great Britain )
Agent for the Iraq Govt. Agent for the Iraqi Government
CASH MEMO Cash Memo
Fill. Stn. ⟦Battaween⟧ Station Date 23-11-52 Date
| I.D. Dinar | Fils Fils
Four (4) Gall. ⟦illegible⟧ |  | 416
Sig. ⟦signature⟧ Signature

Page 514

KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD. KHANAQIN OIL CO., LTD.
( Incorporated in Great Britain ) (Incorporated in Great Britain)
Agent for the Iraq Govt. Agent for the Iraqi Government
CASH MEMO Cash Memo
Date Date: 19/12/52
Stn. Station: Al-Sinak
I.D. Dinars | Fils Fils
Five gallons of motor gasoline |  | 520
Half |  | 72
Liter of oil only |  | 592
Paid on account
Sabra Qaddouri
⟦illegible signature⟧
20/12/52
Sig. <del>⟦illegible signature⟧</del> Signature

Page 518

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date: 4 / 1 / 1954
Fils | Dinar
570 | 4
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only four dinars and five hundred and seventy fils, nothing else
And that is for the costs of repairing the bathroom and stairs of the house numbered 17 / 141 according to
The attached list
10 Fils
Kingdom of Iraq
1/4
Master Alwan Mahmoud

Page 519

1
Frame with faucet and its tools with a carrier | 870
Bag of cement | 450
Weight of gypsum | 850
Hard sand | 600
Labor wage | 800
Wages of Master Alwan | 1 000
| 4 570
Only four dinars and five hundred and seventy fils
⟦illegible⟧

Page 520

The Israeli Lay Council
Baghdad
№ 000883
Fils / Dinar
--- / 50
I received from Mr. Hebra Kadisha Society the above-mentioned amount
amounting to fifty Dinars and --- Fils
and that is on account of settling the debt owed by the Society to the Lay
Council
Baghdad on 25 / 1 / 1952
⟦illegible⟧

Page 521

List of income and expenses of a charitable association for the month of Kislev 5712
Fils Dinar Income as follows :-
From rental income as follows :-
15 ⟦line⟧ The third installment of the rent for the bakery numbered 229 / 44, Abd al-Hajj Mahdi al-Shabibi ⟦marginalia: First of November 1952⟧
12 ⟦line⟧ " The second " Shop " 409 / 44, Hakim Muhammad Hamza ⟦marginalia: Second of November 1952⟧
10 ⟦line⟧ " The third " " " 29 / 44, Hamad Kallo ⟦marginalia: Third of November 1952⟧
14 ⟦line⟧ Rent for the house numbered 9/1277 for the months of November and December 1952 ⟦marginalia: First of November and December 1952⟧
10 ⟦line⟧ Receipt numbered 217 for Tabu for the months of Jumada al-Thani and Rajab 1272 AH ⟦marginalia: 1272 AH⟧
5 ⟦line⟧ House numbered 1/127 for the month of November 1952 ⟦marginalia: 1952⟧
2 ⟦line⟧ Shop " 12/242 " December 1952 ⟦marginalia: 1952⟧
68 ⟦line⟧
From funeral arrangements for the deceased as follows :-
252 11 ⟦line⟧ From Saleh Sahyoun and Roni for the soul of the late Sahyoun Heskel Saleh
107 15 ⟦line⟧ " " " for the account of building a grave for the late "
109 10 ⟦line⟧ " Yaqub Bari Rashi " " Musa Hayyim Niyam
254 20 ⟦line⟧ " Ibrahim al-Aini for the soul of the late Aziza Ishaq Cohen Shalwah
110 20 ⟦line⟧ " " " for the account of building a grave for the late "
108 60 ⟦line⟧ " The children of the late Nur Allah Hoki for the value of the land containing their father's grave
136 ⟦line⟧ 204 ⟦line⟧
Expenses as follows :-
To funeral arrangements for the deceased as follows :-
19 500 Costs of building a grave, digging it, and preparation for the late Aziza Ishaq Hoki
10 500 Costs of building a grave for the late Sahyoun Heskel Saleh with a headstone
2 750 Digging a grave pit for the late Jalila Yaqub
9 ⟦line⟧ Costs of building a grave for the late Musa Hayyim Niyam
600 Car fees for transporting a deceased person to the cemetery
20 ⟦line⟧ Value of twelve ⟦...⟧ for writing ⟦...⟧ at a price of 2/500 Dinars
600 Fees for sewing shrouds
1 500 Labor fees for the funerals of Musa Hayyim Niyam and Aziza Ishaq Hoki
74 450
To the account of <del>rental income</del> general expenses as follows :-
1 ⟦line⟧ Value of revenue stamps - for salaries and receipts therein
1 ⟦line⟧ Repairing the door of the shop numbered 44/29 Hanoun Market
480 Advertisements during the month of Kislev 5712
2 ⟦line⟧ Aid to the daughter of the late Shaul Hayyim Najasi for her wedding sweets
21 500 Bonus and half salary for the association's employees on the occasion of the holidays (Holiday cleaning and ⟦...⟧)
4 150 Garage fees for the association's two cars for the month of November 1952
" " " " for the month of October 1952
421
561 20

Page 522

Continuation of the list of income and expenses of the Hebra Qadisha Association for the month of Tevet ⟦January⟧ 5712
Fils | Dinar
⟦line⟧ | 224 | Income carried forward from the first page
|  | Expenses carried forward from the first page as follows:-
450 | 74 | To funeral equipment carried forward from the first page
|  | General expenses as follows:-
561 | 20 | " carried forward from the first page
520 | " | Value of five gallons of gasoline for the car
425 | " | Stamps for the lease contract of house number 277 / 9 Ras al-Qarya
651 | 25 | Invoice for repairing the new car number 48800 submitted by the First Company for previous repairs on the mentioned car
800 | 9 | " Association telephone bill on 2/21/1952
957 | 66 | To the rental income account as follows:-
500 | 2 | Electrical repair wages for house number 277 / 9 Ras al-Qarya
250 | 4 | Repair wages for the door of shop number 197 / 94 Souq Hanoun
|  | To the salaries account: namely the salaries of the association's employees for the month of Tevet ⟦January⟧
160 | 48 | According to the attached payroll list. 5712
817 | 194 |
187 | 29 | Only <del>nine</del> twenty-nine dinars and one hundred and eighty-eight fils, nothing else.
⟦signature⟧
The Accountant

Page 523

Baghdad
Date 19 / 2 / 1951
Fils: 600
Dinar: 1
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only six hundred fils and no more
And that is for the sewing fees of ⟦the fabric⟧
Signature of the recipient
Shaul Hayim ⟦Fanjas⟧
⟦fingerprint⟧

Page 524

List of cash expenses for the Heritage Association ⟦...⟧
Fils Dinar
2 workers for cleaning the courtyard of Nissan School | 750
2 workers for cleaning ⟦the jealousy of⟧ Ishaq Hawki | 750
Repairs | 480
| 1980
Only one dinar and nine hundred and eighty fils
⟦illegible⟧
The Overseer
Daoud Youssef

Page 525

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date: 21 / 12 / 1954
Dinar: 3
Fils: ⟦line⟧
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above
Only three Dinars and no more
And that is for an aid to me for the treatment of my sick son. And accordingly I signed
To be paid from the fund
Accountant
⟦illegible⟧
21/12/54
Shaul Hayyim Nahas
10 Fils