Correspondence to and from Rabbi Sasson Khedouri
View interactive document pageThis archival material includes most correspondence with Rabbi Sasson Khedouri. Topics include: correspondence from Midrash Talmud Torah regarding educational and financial matters; election of members to a Management Committee for the Baghdad Brigade; letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Rabbi Khedouri’s testimony before a British-American Commission of Inquiry on the state of Israel; document of questions and Rabbi Khedouri’s answers on the following issues: Jewish status in Iraq, the state of Israel, equality of Jews on paying taxes, education, obtaining jobs, business, religion freedom, travelling, teaching Hebrew, and the number of Jews in Iraq; a form to collect factual information on the Jewish community to be published in the al-Rafidain Directory; a letter from Iraq Red Crescent Society to the head of Jewish community regarding the death of three Iraqis in Java, Indonesia prisons; a letter from a researcher; an invitation for a theater play from the Children's Protection Society; Shamash Company asking for help to distribute fabric to the poor; letter of complaint from a Muslim because some Jews entered the al-Kazmia holy place; a complaint regarding the Jewish community's girls behavior; letter asking for help on a forgery matter; letter asking for help from a Russian Jew who moved to Baghdad; letter asking for help to get papers from the Ministry of Supply to print the Jewish annual calendar for 5708; letter from the al-Jafería Schools Association asking for book donations to build a library; letters to the head of the Jewish community regarding obituaries for martyrs; letter to write an introduction for a book about Iraqi Crown Prince Abdullah; letters from the President of the Jewish Community asking for help on some matters.
8824 June 10, 946 General Directorate of Imported Goods Baghdad Greetings, Please kindly provide Mr. Eliyahu Munshi, deputy accountant of the community presidency, with summer cloth for making suits, noting that his nominal salary is twenty dinars. Please accept our deepest thanks. ⟦illegible⟧ 6/10 On behalf of / President of the Community Name: Mr. Eliyahu Munshi Signature: ⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community Baghdad Date: June 2, 1946 Newspaper: League ⟦Mail⟧ The Esteemed: I request the publication of the telegram below in the local section of the first issue of your esteemed newspaper. Sincerely. Secretary ⟦line⟧ Rabbi Sassoon Khadduri Head of the Jewish Community, Baghdad His Majesty thanks Your Eminence for your congratulations and sincere good wishes Chief of the Hashemite Royal Court ⟦illegible⟧
C Telegraph / 10 IRAQ GOVERNMENT Government of Iraq Department of Posts and Telegraphs. Department of Posts and Telegraphs Please quote this number in any enquiry regarding this message: L/32 No. / Number: ⟦line⟧ Route / Route: S KT Received at / Telegram arrived at: 0522 Office Stamp ⟦illegible⟧ 94 ⟦illegible⟧ Class prefix. | Office of origin. | Serial No. | No. of words. | Date of handling in. | Code Service. | Instructions. Government | Amman | 50 | 18 | 1 | 1720 | Marconi Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri President of the Community Israeli Baghdad His Majesty thanks your presidency for your congratulations and kind wishes to the Throne Chief of the Hashemite Royal Court
Presidency of the Israelite Community Baghdad Date: May 27, 1946 The Distinguished ⟦line⟧ Newspaper Please publish the ⟦telegram⟧ below in the first issue of your distinguished newspaper. Respectfully, Secretary His Hashemite Majesty King Abdullah the Great Amman We raise to the threshold of our master, His Majesty the Great King, our sincerest sentiments of loyalty, accompanied by the best congratulations and wishes on the occasion of his auspicious coronation anniversary, praying to the Creator to preserve our Lord the King, clothed in glory and sovereignty, and to always grant him success in what is good for the noble Jordanian nation and the Arabs. Rabbi Sassoon Khidhouri President of the Israelite Community in Baghdad 1 Al-Ahali 2 Al-Sha'ab 3 The Iraq Times 4 Al-Nida 5 Al-Bilad 6 Al-Ra'i al-Amm 7 Al-Barid 8 Al-Raqib 9 Al-Yaqdha 10 ⟦League⟧ 11 Al-Hawadith 12 The Arab World 13 Al-Iraq 14 Akhbar 15 Al-Zaman 16 Al-Watan 17 ⟦illegible⟧ 18 ⟦illegible⟧ 19 ⟦illegible⟧
Conditions under which telegrams are accepted ⟦line⟧ (1) This administration is not responsible for any delay, error, or non-delivery. (2) The sender of the telegram may request the delivery office to investigate phrases or words suspected of being incorrect upon payment of the necessary fees, and the fee shall be refunded if it is proven that the phrases or words in question were not transmitted correctly. (3) This form must be attached to any inquiry regarding this telegram. (To prevent errors, telegrams must be written clearly and legibly). ⟦line⟧ CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED. (1) This Department declines responsibility for delays, errors and non-delivery. (2) The addressee of this telegram can by application at the delivery office obtain, on paying the necessary charges, the verification of doubtful passages or words. The charge is refunded if it should prove that the passages or words in question were inaccurately transmitted. (3) This form must accompany any enquiry respecting this telegram. To prevent mistakes messages must be legibly written. ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Government Press 240 - 12 - 45
No. 5 Number ⟦line⟧ D. F. Telegram “A” Deferred Telegram "1" Telegram Type: Issuing Office: Number: Date: Route: Word Count: Time: Sent to: Hour: Minute Signature of Sending Clerk: Fee: Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration Administrative Instructions: Nothing to be written by sender above this line. Nothing to be written by sender above this line. To: Deferred His Hashemite Majesty King Abdullah the Great To. ⟦line⟧ Amman The sender of the telegram must observe paragraph five written on the back of this form Instructions by sender, please see item (5 on reverse). This telegram is sent according to condition on reverse We raise to the threshold of our master, His Majesty the Great King, the sincerest expressions of loyalty accompanied by the best congratulations and wishes on the occasion of the anniversary of his auspicious coronation, praying to the Creator to preserve our Lord the King, enjoying glory and sovereignty, and always guiding him to what is in the best interest of the noble Jordanian nation and the Arabs as a whole Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri Head of the Jewish Community in Baghdad Name: Name Address: Address Signature: Signature
Copy of a telegram His Excellency Mr. Sasson Sion Abed, the Respected Head of the Jewish Community In Basra We congratulate you from the heart on the occasion of the issuance of the (Obeyed) Royal Decree appointing you to the presidency, wishing you success in serving the public interest. ⟦Preserve⟧ 6/13 For preservation 6/14 Copy Rabbi Sasson Khidhouri
Summary of the conditions under which deferred foreign telegrams are accepted 1 - Deferred foreign telegrams are sent in accordance with the foreign telegram regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide. 2 - The fee for this telegram is half the fee charged for an ordinary foreign telegram. 3 - It is not permitted to use more than one language in writing the text of this telegram. 4 - The sender of the telegram undertakes, by signing the face of this form, that its text is written entirely in plain language and does not convey any meaning other than what it indicates. 5 - The sender of the telegram must record in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form, his desire to send the telegram by any of the telegraph methods used, or that the fee for its reply is paid in advance. If the telegram is in the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) is recorded. 6 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from its non-transmission or non-delivery, during sending or distribution. 7 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram. It also has the right not to send it even if it has been registered for sending or distribution. In this case, its fee shall be returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that. 8 - Requests related to the refund of fees and all complaints about telegrams are submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad. 9 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly. Conditions on which Deferred Foreign Telegrams are accepted. 1. Deferred Foreign Telegrams are forwarded in accordance with the rules for Foreign Telegrams published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide. 2. The rate of this telegram is half that charged for Ordinary Foreign Telegram. 3. The use of more than one language in the text of this telegram is not allowed. 4. The sender, whose signature on this form, declares that the text is entirely in plain language and does not bear any mean- ing other than that which appears on the face of it. 5. The sender may write the instructions, in the space provided, at the left side of the address, on the face of this form, such as Route, Reply Paid, or State if on 'Iraq Government Service. 6. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission, non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram. 7. The Administration of P. & T., 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram. It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the amount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application. 8. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad. 9. To prevent mistakes this Telegram must be legibly written.
His Excellency Dr. Sanderson Pasha, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the respected After greetings and respect In the name of humanity, chivalry, and honor, I place before you my tragedy, I, the girl named Juliet Yusuf Sofair, who was engaged to my cousin, a member of your respected college named Ibrahim Ezra Sofair, about five years ago. I remained waiting for him all that time, pinning my hopes on him, sacrificing everything precious for the sake of building his future. And now, in a fraudulent manner, he proceeds to become engaged to someone else, seeking to obtain a larger sum from the second fiancée. Ibrahim Sofair is in the final year of your respected college, which is the pride of Iraq's colleges, from which men of merit, chivalry, and ethics have graduated. Only a few days will pass until the aforementioned person graduates holding a Doctor's degree, so the honor and health of people will be placed in his hands. Your Excellency Dr., the handing over of such immense responsibilities to such a person requires reflection. He has permitted himself to betray the person closest to him and to stab the heart of an orphan girl who was loyal to him, so he betrayed her, and she treated him well, so he mistreated her, rewarding her kindness with denial and crime. He destroyed me, trampled on my dignity, and tore my hopes apart. This is crime itself; this is murder itself. And even if this killer escapes the hand of justice and the law, he will not escape the contempt of society and its disdain. Your Excellency Dr., I have come with this, resorting to your living conscience and high sentiment. Be for me, the orphan girl, a generous, jealous, and just father, and inflict upon him strict punishment to be a lesson to anyone whose soul suggests to him recklessness with people and trading in their honors and souls. Juliet Yusuf Sofair ⟦Juliet Yusuf Sofair⟧ 19 / 5 / 46 A copy thereof to: The Prime Minister The Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Hashim Al-Witri Dr. Jalal Azzawi Dr. Beech Dr. Mills Dr. Norman The Head of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
8845 3 June 946 The Honorable Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baghdad With reference to your letter No. D / 840 / 840 / 600 / 518 dated 26 May 946 The testimony I gave before the British-American Committee of Inquiry regarding the Palestine issue consisted of improvised responses to the questions addressed to me by the said committee. Since it was not recorded, I am sending to your honorable ministry the substance of those questions and my answers to them as I remember them, and I believe they are as close as possible to the truth. Please accept my highest respect. ⟦illegible⟧ Rabbi Sassoon Khadduri Head of the Jewish Community Baghdad M ⟦illegible⟧ 7/7 ⟦illegible⟧
1 - Q. What is the status of Jews in Iraq. A. Laws and regulations do not distinguish between all Iraqis, but since the rise of the Nazi movement in Germany we began to feel that the application of those laws was not always in that same spirit. We believe that the reason for this is Nazi propaganda in Iraq, and we believe that Nazi propaganda is the reason for the difficult figures and troubles we have faced. As for the present time, the community is relatively comfortable. 2 - Q. What is your opinion on the Palestine issue. A. As a religious man, I pray to the Creator that understanding prevails and that peace reigns in this holy spot. 3 - Q. The issue is not a matter of prayer, and we hope you will suggest a solution to this dilemma. A. In my capacity as a religious man far removed from politics and the head of a community whose duties are defined by law, I am unable to provide any opinion on this subject. 4 - Q. Are Jews equal in paying taxes with other Iraqis? A. Yes. 5 - Q. Are the doors of schools, colleges, and jobs open to Jews like others? A. Yes, but the government has a general policy that includes all minorities, which is the policy of a quota for each community. 6 - Q. Are there restrictions on Jewish trade or on the purchase of land? A. No. 7 - Do you practice religious rites freely? A - Yes, with complete freedom. 8 - Q. Are there restrictions on Jews traveling abroad? A. Yes, there are special restrictions on Jews; those whose travel abroad requires, for example, passing through Palestine <del>is paid to them</del> are asked to pay a deposit of five thousand dinars, even if the travel is for health reasons and the traveler is poor. Passport processing for Jews is complicated in general. 9 - Q. Is it permissible for you to teach the Hebrew language in your schools? A. We are allowed to teach religion only in the Hebrew language in the Holy Bible and prayer books. 10 - Q. What is the total number of Jews in Iraq? A. There are no official records that can be relied upon in this regard, but I can conclude based on my personal information and my contacts with statesmen that the number of Jews in Iraq ranges between 125 and 130 thousand people.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Department Propaganda and Foreign Intelligence Division Number D / 840 / 840 / 600 5186 Date: May / 1946 His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khadduri Head of the Jewish Community This Ministry wishes to collect the texts of the testimonies given by Iraqi personalities before the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry on the Palestine issue and print them in a single collection. Since the Committee has sent us short summaries of the aforementioned testimonies, the Ministry requests that you kindly write down the text of the testimony you gave and send it to us as soon as possible so that we can complete the printing in a timely manner. Minister of Foreign Affairs H / Y 20 - 12
1 - What is the status of the Jews in Iraq The laws and regulations do not distinguish between all Iraqis, but since the rise of the Nazi movement in Germany, we have begun to feel that the application of those laws has not always been in this same spirit. We believe that the reason for this is Nazi propaganda in Iraq, and we believe that Nazi propaganda is the reason for the difficult days and troubles we have faced. As for the present time, the community is relatively comfortable. 2 - Are Jews equal in paying taxes with other Iraqis Yes. 3 - Are the doors of schools, colleges, and jobs open to Jews like others Yes. But the government has a general policy that includes all minorities, which is the policy of a percentage for each community. 4 - Are there restrictions on Jewish trade or on the purchase of land No 5 - Do you practice your religious rites freely Yes, with full freedom 6 - Are there restrictions on the travel of Jews abroad Yes, there are special restrictions on Jews. For those whose travel abroad requires, for example, passing through Palestine, they are required to pay a deposit of five thousand dinars, even if the travel is for health reasons and the traveler is poor. Passport processing for Jews is complicated in general. 7 - Is it permissible for you to teach the Hebrew language in your schools We are allowed to teach religion only in the Hebrew language in the Holy Bible and prayer books - 8 ⟦line⟧ 8 - Are the Jews of Iraq wealthier than others There are a number of rich people and many poor people. There is no reason to believe that Jews are generally wealthier than others 9 - Has the Zionist movement affected the status of Jews in Iraq Yes, without a doubt 10 - How Nazi propaganda took this movement as a means to incite against us and sow discord between us and our Iraqi ⟦brethren⟧ 11 - Are there any among the Jews who embrace Zionism - I do not know 12 - Are there any among the Jews who want to travel to Palestine - It is possible that there is a small number who want to travel for trade or for health or religious reasons
1 - What is the status of Jews in Iraq Laws and regulations do not distinguish between all Iraqis, but since the rise of the Nazi movement in Germany, we have begun to feel that the application of those laws has not always been in this same spirit. We believe that the reason for this is Nazi propaganda in Iraq, and we believe that Nazi propaganda is the reason for the difficult days and troubles we have faced. As for the present time, the community is relatively comfortable. 2 - Are Jews equal in paying taxes with other Iraqis Yes. 3 - Are the doors of schools, colleges, and jobs open to Jews like others Yes. But the government has a general policy that includes all minorities, which is the policy of a percentage for each community. 4 - Are there restrictions on Jewish trade or on buying land No 5 - Do you practice religious rituals freely Yes, with full freedom 6 - Are there restrictions on the travel of Jews abroad Yes, there are special restrictions on Jews; those whose travel abroad requires, for example, passing through Palestine are asked to pay a deposit of five thousand dinars, even if the travel is for health reasons and the traveler is poor. Passport processing for Jews is complicated in general. 7 - Are you allowed to teach the Hebrew language in your schools We are allowed to teach religion only in the Hebrew language in the Holy Bible and prayer books ⟦line⟧ 8 - Are the Jews of Iraq wealthier than others There are a number of rich people and many poor people. There is no reason to believe that Jews are generally wealthier than others 9 - Has the Zionist movement affected the status of Jews in Iraq Yes, without a doubt 10 - How Nazi propaganda took this movement as a means of incitement against us and sowing discord between us and our Iraqi brothers ⟦q⟧ 11 - Are there any among the Jews who embrace Zionism - I do not know 12 - Are there any among the Jews who want to travel to Palestine - It is possible that there is a small number who want to travel for trade or for health or religious reasons
1 - What is the status of Jews in Iraq Laws and regulations do not distinguish among all Iraqis, but since the rise of the Nazi movement in Germany, we have begun to feel that the application of those laws was not always in this same spirit. We believe the reason for that is the Nazi propaganda in Iraq, and we believe that Nazi propaganda is the cause of the difficult days and troubles we have faced. As for the present time, the community is relatively comfortable. 2 - Are Jews equal in paying taxes with other Iraqis Yes. 3 - Are the doors of schools, colleges, and jobs open to Jews like others Yes. But the government has a general policy that includes all minorities, which is the policy of a quota for each community. 4 - Are there restrictions on Jewish trade or on buying land No 5 - Do you practice worship rituals freely Yes, with all freedom 6 - Are there restrictions on Jews traveling abroad Yes, there are special restrictions on Jews; those whose travel abroad requires, for example, passing through Palestine, are asked to pay insurance deposits of five thousand dinars even if the travel is for health reasons and the traveler is poor. Passport processing for Jews is complicated in general. 7 - Are you allowed to teach the Hebrew language in your schools We are allowed to teach religion only in the Hebrew language in the Holy Bible and prayer books - 8 ⟦line⟧ 8 - Are the Jews of Iraq wealthier than others There are a number of rich people and many poor people. There is no reason to believe that Jews are generally wealthier than others 9 - Has the Zionist movement affected the status of Jews in Iraq Yes, without a doubt 10 - How Nazi propaganda took this movement as a means for incitement against us and sowing discord between us and our Iraqi brothers 11 - Are there any among the Jews who embrace Zionism - I do not know 12 - Are there any among the Jews who want to travel to Palestine - It is possible that there are a small number who want to travel for trade or for health or religious reasons
Bekhor Israel 880 June 16, 946 General Directorate of Local Products Please be so kind as to provide the following named persons employed in the Presidency of the Israelite Community and the Spiritual Council with national summer fabrics, and many thanks to you in advance. ⟦signature⟧ Head of the Community Shlomo Youssef Salman Shaul Shaul Yaqub Ibrahim Youssef Nassim Hezekiel K Kul Muhammad Isaac Mthir Gurji Sassoon Salman Sardai Raphael Hakali Youssef Khalif
Presidency of the Israelite Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531 President
5452 Secretary
Number:
Subject:
Date: 16 June 946
Directorate of General Local Products
Please be so kind as to provide the persons whose names follow, employed at the
Presidency of the Israelite Community and the Spiritual Council, with national summer fabrics, and
our many thanks in advance.
President of the Community
Shlomo Yusuf
Salman Shaul
Shaul Yaqub
Ibrahim Yusuf
Nassim Hasqil K
Kul Muhammad
Isaac ⟦Muthir⟧
Kurji Sassoon
Salman Mordechai
Raphael ⟦Khakali⟧
Yusuf Khalif
Bechor Israel
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June 17, 946 His Excellency Salim Bey Tarzi, the respected General Inspector of Posts and Telegraphs. Greetings and respect, I would be most grateful if you would kindly provide possible assistance to Lieutenant Ahmed Mazloum in the matter of installing the telephone provided that I have not troubled you with this request of mine. Please, Your Excellency, accept my utmost thanks and great respect. Sincerely, ⟦Sassoon⟧ Head of the Community ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦Sarfati⟧
Al-Rafidain Guide For the year 1946 Published in three languages Arabic, English, and Hindi Discusses economics, trade, industry, agriculture, history, and literature Owner and Manager: Lawyer Khalil Aziz Al-Husseini Dear Virtuous One: Respected: Greetings and respect, Relying on God and with the support of the sincere among our working men, we have resolved to introduce dear Iraq to the kingdoms of the world by issuing the (Al-Rafidain Guide) for the year 1946, which will discuss economics, trade, industry, agriculture, history, science, and literature. It has been decided that this publication will be issued in three languages: Arabic, English, and Hindi. We have assigned a group of the educated youth of this country to supervise its classification and editing, each according to his specialization. In view of the urgent necessity for the cooperation of all Iraqis who care about the interest of their homeland and their personal interests, we have decided to inform you in writing, hoping that you will kindly provide us with what you wish to publish about your goods, products, and trade. In this, you provide a double service to your country and yourselves. In conclusion, please accept our highest regards. Sincerely, Owner of Al-Rafidain Guide Lawyer Khalil Aziz Al-Husseini ⟦illegible⟧ Note: - On the second page is a list showing the publication fees in detail
Mesopotamia Guide Year 1946 Political Economic Commercial Scientific Administrative Issued in Arabic, English, and Hindi languages Responsible Owner: Lawyer Khalil Aziz Al-Husseini Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager: Hashim Al-Khayyat Issue Date ⟦10/10/1946⟧ Main Office Baghdad (Iraq) Al-Mutanabbi Street near the Civil Courts building To the Honorable ⟦His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri⟧ Greetings and respect, The editorial board of the 1946 Mesopotamia Guide is pleased to request your kindness in answering the points listed below for publication in the section dedicated to biographies of notable figures. Please return the slip to us as soon as possible, along with a copy of your photograph. With high esteem. With a historical overview of the community and about its various religious formations Mesopotamia Guide Editor-in-Chief 1 - Name, address, and surname: 2 - Studies and courses of all types, if any: 3 - Positions you have held, whether governmental or private: 4 - Decorations and official ranks granted to you by the Iraqi government and other governments: 5 - Languages you have mastered: 6 - Foreign countries you have visited mentioning the occasions: Note Answers should be in both Arabic and English if possible.
Definition of advertising publication fees in the Al-Rafidain Directory for the year 1946 | Dinar Fee for publishing a full-page advertisement for the three editions: Arabic, English, and Hindi | 20 » » » » » for two editions in the languages chosen by the advertiser | 15 » » » » » for one edition in the language chosen by the advertiser | 10 Fee for publishing a half-page advertisement for the three editions: Arabic, English, and Hindi | 14 » » » » » for two editions in the languages chosen by the advertiser | 10 » » » » » for one edition in the language » » » | 6 Fee for publishing a quarter-page advertisement for the three editions: Arabic, English, and Hindi | 7 » » » » » for two editions in the languages chosen by the advertiser | 5 » » » » » for one edition in the language chosen by the advertiser | 3 Fee for publishing the name of those who wish with their address for the three editions in a prominent place in the directory | 2 » » » » » » for two editions in the languages they desire | 1 » » » » » » for one edition in the language they desire | 1 Note 1- 20% discount for those who publish more than one advertisement 2- 30% discount for those who publish more than three advertisements 3- For colored advertisements and those whose owners wish to publish them on colored paper an increase of 15% of the original prescribed fees shall be collected 4- Subscription fee for the three editions is five dinars and for one edition two dinars ⟦illegible⟧ Half of the publication fees are to be paid in advance ⟦illegible⟧
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531 President
5452 Secretary
Number: 806
Date: 7 / 1 / 945
Subject: ⟦line⟧
His Excellency the General Director of Local Products
The Respected
After greetings and respect
Your respected directorate has previously decided to provide teachers of private
schools with blankets and cotton fabrics. Since we are certain
that Your Excellency is doing everything in your power to assist those with limited income
in this crisis, we have come to request that you include the teachers of the Midrash
Religious School with the same kindness, for this school, due to it being one of the
religious schools, is not registered in the records of the Ministry of Education, however, all of its teachers are
engaged in teaching for many years and they deserve the utmost kindness
and assistance due to the smallness of their salaries. Enclosed you will find a list of the teachers' names.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the expression of highest respect;
Salwa
President of the Community
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