Endowment Paperwork, Financial Information, Architectural Plans, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews
View interactive document pageThese documents from the Baghdadi Jewish Community include, paperwork concerning the lease of roof space, endowment paperwork from the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, receipts, financial correspondence, and an architectural drawing. These documents reflect the Baghdadi Jewish community's name change to the Mosaic community.
Endowment Nouri Al-Ra'i Estate 56 R 54 ⟦line⟧ 247 Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews Endowment of ⟦Menachem Saleh Al-Ra'i bin Ishaq Zabal⟧ Property Number: Without number Land Registry Sequence: District: Bab Al-Agha Property Type: Nouri Al-Ra'i Estate 56 R 54 / 247
Baghdad 19 / November 1967 The Honorable Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews Trustee of the Saleh Daniel and Ezra Menachem Daniel Endowments With reference to the contract dated 5 / 9 / 1967 and the special conditions attached to it, we have completed the construction of the room above the roof of shops 56 and 54 / 247 of Souq Daniel on your behalf and according to your authorization and attached we submit the cost lists whose values were paid by us, and from them you will find that they exceeded the amount specified that you authorized us to spend, which is three hundred and fifty dinars. Therefore, and in application of items 1 and 3 of the special conditions attached to the contract, we request that you credit the mentioned amount to our account, which is three hundred and fifty (350 / -) dinars, while the remainder is considered a donation to the endowment according to the conditions agreed upon between us. The Tenants Abdul Razzaq Bakr Abdul Amir Al-Kazemi On behalf of Abdul Razzaq Bakr and Abdul Amir Al-Kazemi According to the power of attorney numbered 64757 On 8 / 10 / 1960 Notary Public of South Baghdad (Shaker) Mr. Chairman of the Committee Please refer this document to the accountant to make the necessary financial entry then keep the document with the lease contract and the receipts in the documents file. Legal Advisor 21 / 11 / 1967 Accountant
Name of Tenant | Duration | From | To | Annual Rent | Fils Dinar Messrs. Abdul Razzaq Bakr and Abdul Amir Al-Kazemi | Three years | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
Serial Number: Door Number: ⟦Waqf Building⟧ The contract was concluded between the trustee of the endowments of: ⟦Rabbi Sassoon Pasha, whose name was referenced by⟧ (The Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews), hereinafter referred to as the Lessor and: ⟦Abdul Razzaq Bakr, Abdul Razzaq Al-Kazemi and Insaf⟧ hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, according to the following:- First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection: ⟦The room⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Khan Dalla Al-Kabir⟧ district, numbered ⟦to be used as a warehouse for his goods⟧ from the beginning of: ⟦1 November 1966⟧ to the end of: ⟦30 June 1967 for a period of six months⟧ with a rent amount of only: ⟦one hundred and eighty Dinars annually (and for a period of six months)⟧ Second -- The Lessor has received from the Lessee only: ⟦120 one hundred and twenty Dinars according to receipt number 545941 on 11/11/66⟧ and the remainder of ⟦60 sixty Dinars⟧ shall be paid by the Lessee according to the ⟦promissory notes⟧ whose amounts and maturity dates are written below:- 1 | ⟦According to receipt number 545941⟧ 2 | ⟦The second promissory note in the amount of (30) thirty Dinars dated 1/2/1967⟧ 3 | ⟦The third promissory note in the amount of (30) thirty Dinars dated 1/4/1967⟧ 4 | Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) or promissory note mentioned above on its due date, the entire debt becomes accelerated and payable immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee. Fourth - The Lessee has the right ⟦...⟧ to the leased property during the lease period and may not lease it to others without the written consent of the Lessor. At the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦one Dinar⟧ without the need for formal notice. Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor upon the termination of the contract, safe from any damage or defect, and to compensate for all deficiencies and damages occurring in the property in kind or in cash. Sixth - Property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, who is obliged to pay them regularly. Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false statements and other oaths related to this contract. Written in two copies, one in the hand of each party, in Baghdad on ⟦5 / 11 / 1966⟧ Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor Trustee of the endowments of ⟦Rabbi Sassoon Pasha, whose name was referenced by⟧ The Administrative Committee The Republic of Iraq Revenue Stamp 200 Fils ⟦...⟧ all goods ⟦...⟧ Building Registry ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦Signature⟧ ⟦Signature⟧
Accounting The Jewish Community Baghdad For the Department's Records Number: 505 Date: 4 / 9 / 1967 Fils | Dinar - | 65 Only sixty-five Dinars and no more, by check from Rafidain Bank Number K 2915922 dated 1/9/67 in the name of the Trustee of the Community Endowments Received from Messrs. Abdul Razzaq Al-Sayyid and Abdul Razzaq Al-Fatimi Only sixty-five Dinars and no more, by check from Rafidain Bank K 2915922 And that is for the name of the Trustee of Endowments and Orphans 1/9/67 Signature ⟦signature⟧
Special Conditions and Annexes to the Lease Agreement 1 - The lessor, the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, has delegated Mr. Abdul Razzaq Bakr and Mr. Abdul Amir al-Kazemi to build a room on the roof of shops 56 and 54/242 of Daniel Market according to the plan organized by the engineer Mr. Salim Qahtan and dated 28/8/1967, with authorization to spend on the construction of this room up to an amount not exceeding three hundred and fifty dinars (350 dinars). 2 - The lessee pledged to provide an advance of three hundred and fifty dinars (350 dinars) for the purpose of constructing the room discussed in the first item above under the supervision of the lessor, provided that it is deducted in annual installments not exceeding 50% of the rent agreed upon between the two parties at the beginning of each lease year. 3 - The lessees must submit to the lessor all spending documents and supporting receipts, which must be in the name of the Administrative Committee or in the name of the lessees on behalf of the Administrative Committee to record the final cost in the account. If the lessees spend more than the agreed-upon amount of three hundred and fifty dinars, this excess spending on their part shall be considered a donation, and they have no right whatsoever to demand compensation for it in cash or in kind during the term of the lease or after its termination. 4 - The lessees are responsible for obtaining the building permit and paying any fees or expenses required for that from their own pocket, and what they spend for this purpose is not included in the cost of constructing the room. 5 - The lessees undertake to obtain a right of passage from the stairs and the corridor belonging to the owner Saleh Qahtan to reach the constructed room during the term of this contract or the transfer of the lease to others thereafter by any means and for any reason. Provided that this permission is kept with the Administrative Committee. The violation of this condition shall be the sole responsibility of the lessees in all respects. 6 - Any delay by the lessees in completing the construction after the specified date, which is the first of Rajab 1387 AH, does not affect the validity of the lease contract and does not give the lessees the right to deduct any amount from the annual rent. Thus, the lease becomes limited to the leased property as a roof only. The Lessees | The Lessor | Trustee of the Waqfs of Menahem Saleh Daniel and Ezra Abdul Razzaq Bakr and Abdul Amir al-Kazemi | Menahem Daniel | The Administrative Committee ⟦illegible signature⟧ ⟦illegible signature⟧
65/⟦d⟧ Abdul Razzaq Assad and Abdul Amir Al-Kazemi Rafidain Bank Check No. K 29/5922 8/9/67 Trust for organizing the bond Menahem Ezra Endowments of Ezra Menahem Daniel The Trustee Member President
To the Honorable Chairman of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews I have been informed that the Administrative Committee wishes to rent the roof that is above my shop in order to build on it, and since I am ready to rent the aforementioned roof, knowing that I have the priority for it as I am occupying this shop, and to you many thanks and respect On behalf of ⟦illegible⟧ Abdul Hussein Thabit Al-Kinani Owner of shop No. 56/247 Daniel Market ⟦illegible calculations⟧
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Mr. President This morning, I conducted an inspection regarding the petitioner's request to build a room on the roof of the esteemed Presidency. The aforementioned individual pledges to build the said room and cover all necessary expenses from his own pocket and link the endowments to a rental fee as seen fit by the esteemed committee. As for the path that must be taken to this room, it passes through a corridor between the heirs of Menachem and the properties of Mr. Saleh Qahtan. He will pass through Mr. Saleh Qahtan's property before that, while the roof and the room intended to be built belong to the heirs of Menachem. I recommend that ⟦a mandate⟧ or a technical expert be assigned to inspect the roof of the Presidency to see if there is any objection if the aforementioned room is built, and at the same time, a section of the ceiling of the gallery covered with corrugated iron must be raised. The aforementioned individual shall bear all expenses for the room intended to be built, and its ownership shall belong to Mr. Saleh Qahtan. This is the summary of the inspection carried out regarding the petitioner's request in his petition. ⟦...⟧ September 20, 1967
Republic of Iraq Aid for Flood Victims 20 Fils Revenue Stamp
ABDUL RAZZAQ A. BAKER Souk Daniel - Baghdad - IRAQ Cable : TEXBAKER - Baghdad Tel. 80744 Abdul Razzaq Al-Haj Abbas Baker Souk Daniel - Baghdad - Iraq Cable Address: TEXBAKER - Baghdad Telephone 80744 Date: 12 / 8 / 1967 To the Honorable Chairman of the Committee for Iraqi Jews I express my desire to rent the roof located above the two shops numbered 54 and 54 in Souk Daniel, in order to construct a room for each, Saleh Qahtan, noting that we will bear the construction costs, requesting you to inspect and estimate the rent, and thank you For its owner Abdul Razzaq Baker and Abdul Razzaq Hamdan ⟦illegible⟧ On their behalf ⟦illegible⟧ Honorable Mr. Chairman of the Committee The tenants of the two shops by Saleh Qahtan ⟦illegible⟧ above the roof as much as the area of the two shops. Now he intends to build two rooms above the mentioned roof above the roof which is in their custody, most of it is flooring and occupancy of the positive section Saleh Qahtan agreed to the construction of the two rooms and an agreement was reached on their remaining in this state presented to the committee in the report so that the necessary report is completed after inspection and consideration was given to the matter in light of what the honorable committee decides ⟦signature⟧ 12 / 8 Management Committee for the Assets of the Mosaic Community in Baghdad Incoming ⟦illegible⟧ Number ⟦illegible⟧ Date ⟦illegible⟧
ABDUL RAZZAQ A. BAKER Abdul Razzaq Al-Haj Abbas Baker Souk Daniel - Baghdad - IRAQ Souk Daniel - Baghdad - Iraq Cable: TEXBAKER - Baghdad Cable Address: Texbaker - Baghdad Tel. 80744 Telephone 80744 Date: 28 / 8 / 1967 Date: Gentlemen of the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, respected After greetings: With reference to the oral discussion with the Chairman of the Committee in charge of the endowments of Souk Daniel, I wish to rent the room intended to be built on the roof of shops No. 56 and 54 ⟦227⟧ in Souk Daniel, under the following conditions: 1- An amount not exceeding three hundred and fifty Dinars shall be spent on the construction of the room from the endowment funds, provided that I provide an advance of the mentioned amount in installments and according to a map you approve, provided that it is deducted in annual installments where a single installment does not exceed 50% of the annual rent allowance. 2- And provided that I submit to you all expenditure documents which must be upon direct receipt or in the name of your behalf. Any amount I spend more than the specified total, which is 350 Dinars (three hundred and fifty Dinars), shall be considered a donation from me and I have no right to claim it. 3- The annual rent allowance shall be one hundred and thirty Dinars, starting from 1/10/1967. I hope you will kindly approve and organize a contract accordingly. On behalf of Abdul Razzaq Baker, Abdul Amir Al-Hashemi According to Power of Attorney No. 4757 on 24/8/67 Notary Public of South Baghdad II The committee approved in its session held on 25 / 8 / 1967 ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Committee
Mr. President * I have inspected the constructions several times and they are proceeding according to the regulations and they have no relation to the toilets ⟦signature⟧ Seen ⟦signature⟧ To ⟦line⟧ Order it, may it be built
Abdul Razzaq Abdul Qadir Baker Trade - Import - Cars Telephone - Exchange No. 815 Telephone 33708 ABDUL RAZZAQ A. BAKER South Daniel - Baghdad - IRAQ Cable : TEXBAKER - Baghdad Tel. 85422 Date: 28 / 7 / 1958 To His Excellency the Honorable Prime Minister Baghdad The laws issued by your esteemed government regarding addressing the economic conditions in the country to raise the standard of living are the first step towards economic reform. Since we, the owners of commercial shops on Al-Rashid Street ⟦illegible⟧, have suffered greatly recently in our commercial and financial business due to market stagnation - Since we are currently unable to pay the rents owed by us due to the current situation, and since your government has set a limit for lessors to reduce rents by 50% of the amounts due until July 14, 1958, we hope your Excellency will include us in these laws and decisions - by reducing the rents owed by us for commercial shops on Al-Rashid Street by the percentage you deem appropriate at the present time so that we can continue our business. And since we do not own any real estate or private property of our own, therefore, we hope your Excellency will include us in these laws and decisions mentioned above - 1958/7/28 On behalf of the Cloth Merchants Association in Baghdad ⟦illegible signature⟧ On behalf of the commercial shop owners on Al-Rashid Street (Al-Shorja) Baghdad on July 28, 1958 The Royal Diwan ⟦illegible signature⟧ Number ⟦illegible⟧ Date 28 / 7 / 1958
The operation shown above is correct and adjusted from a technical and structural point of view, and there is no objection to certifying it. However, a physical map must be corrected to be submitted with the contract and ensure alignment, and it is the person performing the work who understands it from a technical point of view and shall be responsible for every error in the construction and shall also be responsible for the occurrence of damages that were not taken into account during the work. ⟦illegible⟧ 1/27/38 Columns are placed and the floor stops with files and usually building a room above the roof and half the floor with an area of about 55 meters Between the old red line belonging to the community endowments Construction map Files are placed and linked with the old buildings 10 m. 5.75 m. Roof Entrance Kashan ceiling skylight
Brother Personnel Manager Please have the attached contract signed by Mr. Sakouni Obadiah so that we can take any action required accordingly. ⟦signature⟧ 2/9/1967 Audited by ⟦signature⟧ Legal Consultant 2/9/1967 Mr. President Please kindly sign the contract 5/9/1967 Personnel Manager Please order the signing of the contract by Mr. President ⟦signature⟧ 5/9 Signed ⟦signature⟧ 5/9/1967
Special conditions attached to the lease agreement That the lessor (the Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews) agrees 1- The ⟦lessee⟧, Mrs. Abd al-Razzaq, undertakes under ⟦this⟧ (lessor) to build a room on the roof of the house located at 54 / 247 of Souq Daniel according to the map organized by the engineer Mr. Salim Khoyan, dated 28 / 8 / 1967, with authorization for her to spend construction amounts for this room within an amount not exceeding three hundred and fifty (350) dinars. 2- The lessee ⟦shall provide⟧ an advance of three hundred and fifty (350) dinars under the supervision of the lessor for the purpose of constructing the room discussed in the first clause above, provided that it is deducted in annual installments not exceeding 10% of the rent agreed upon between the two parties, which is paid every rental year. 3- The lessee must provide to the lessor all documents of expenditure and supporting receipts, which must be in the name of the Administrative Committee or in the name of the lessee on behalf of the Administrative Committee by recording the final cost to ⟦A/C⟧. And if the lessee spends an amount exceeding the advance of three hundred and fifty dinars agreed upon, then this excess expenditure on her part shall be a donation and she has no right at all to claim compensation for it in cash or in kind during the lease period or after its termination. 4- The lessee is responsible for obtaining the building permit and paying any fees or expenses required for that from her own pocket and what she pays for this expenditure is not included within the cost of constructing the room.
5- The lessee undertakes to obtain passage permits for the stairs and the corridor constructed side to the owner Saleh Qahtan to access the mentioned room whether from this contract or in the event of transferring the lease to others later by any means and for whatever reason, provided that this permission preserves the right of the administrative committee, and that the breach of this condition is the sole responsibility of the lessee in all respects. 1387 AH which is the first of Rajab 6- That the lessee proceeds with completing the construction <del>at the specified time</del> as quickly as possible <del>1/1/1967</del> does not affect the validity of the lease contract and does not result in the lessee having the right to deduct any amount from the annual rent, as the lease becomes limited to the leased property as a whole only. Property Supervisor Please organize the contract for three years starting from <del>⟦line⟧</del> the first of Rajab, year 1387 AH with the addition of special conditions on the back of the contract and the rent is paid after deduction in cash upon signing the contract Annual rent amount 120 Dinars ⟦signature⟧ 10/22 ⟦signature⟧
9/22/1965 <del>And that is as follows: - pursuant to a deed from the Department of Endowments dated -</del> 9/10/1967 And in the amount of 200/- Dinars to be deducted and calculated against the construction benefit account
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