AI English Translation, Pages 326-350
Presidency of the Israelite Community
in Mosul
Number: Private
Date: 12 / 1 / 941
His Eminence, the Honorable Rabbi Sassoon Khazzouri ⟦Honorable⟧
President of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
We inform you that a very painful incident occurred in the village of Sandur, belonging to the Dohuk district, which is that
yesterday evening, approximately sixty armed persons attacked the aforementioned village and fired upon the people of
the village, which is entirely Jewish, and killed eight of them and wounded four seriously,
and they will likely pass away, bringing the number of victims to 11. As for the reasons for this incident,
they are still unknown until now, but we believe that we do not think there is a reason, and therefore we submit this letter
to your Eminence for information and to give us your opinion regarding this matter, and remain in respect, sir,
President of the Israelite Community
in Mosul
JEWISH SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
JEWISH SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
BAGHDAD
BAGHDAD
No. 87
No. ⟦line⟧
Date: January 3, 1941
Date, ⟦line⟧ 193
His Excellency, the President of the Jewish Community, Respected
After greetings and respect,
The application of Article 27 of the General Education Law No. 57 of 1940 has cost the fund
of the private schools belonging to us approximately six hundred Dinars this year, of which 350 Dinars were spent
as compensation for male and female teachers whose services were dispensed with after the start of the school year,
and 250 Dinars for the increase in salaries of new teachers compared to the old teachers.
As our schools are in a state of permanent deficit and it is difficult to bear these additional expenses,
we request your Excellency to mediate in reconsidering the aid paid by the esteemed Ministry
of Education to these schools and increasing it to an appropriate level that compensates for these additional amounts.
Our private schools have been and still are performing a significant portion of public services, and the
good results they have always shown in general examinations are tangible evidence of the amount of effort exerted
to implement the Ministry of Education's curriculum. Furthermore, replacing a significant number of its teachers with
degree holders will be an important factor in obtaining more complete and better results.
⟦illegible signature⟧
President
Presidency of the Jewish Community
No. 7801
Date: 1/5/1941
6242
5 January 941
His Excellency the Minister of Education, the Respected
After greetings. The application of Article 27 of the General Education Law No. 57 of the year 940
has cost the fund of the private schools affiliated with us about six hundred dinars this year, of which
350 dinars were spent as compensation for male and female teachers whose services were dispensed with after
the start of the school year, and 250 dinars for the increase in the salaries of new teachers compared to the old
teachers.
As our schools are in a state of permanent deficit and it is difficult to bear these extra expenses,
we hope your Excellency will be so kind as to reconsider the aid paid by the esteemed Ministry of Education
to these schools and increase it to an appropriate level that compensates for these additional amounts.
Our private schools have been and still are performing a significant portion of public services, and the
good results they have always shown in general examinations are tangible evidence of the amount of effort exerted
to implement the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, and the replacement of a significant number of its teachers with
degree holders will be an important factor in obtaining more complete and better results.
It is our full hope that your Excellency will be so kind as to include these educational institutions of ours in your kindness and assistance.
Please accept the highest respect;
⟦Sassoon⟧
Head of the Community
A copy of it to His Excellency the Prime Minister, the Magnified
Iraq
Ministry of Education
Private Office
Please refer to the full number:
Number: 10029
Date: 3 Dhu al-Hijjah 359
17 January 941
Subject: ⟦line⟧
To the Presidency of the Jewish Community
Subject - Private Schools
Your letter No. 6246 dated 5/1/541
While we appreciate the services provided by the Jewish private schools through their contribution
to the education of the youth and the increase in their expenses due to the application of the new Education Law, we regret
very much our inability to increase the grants allocated to private schools due to the current financial situation
which necessitated the reduction of current appropriations. Therefore, we suggest covering the additional amounts through
simple additions to student fees or school ceremonies and charitable donations.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Education
A copy to -
His Excellency the Prime Minister - for your kind information
(With reference to the letter mentioned above)
For filing
1/29
Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Private No. 2809
Date 19 / 1 / 941
A. Q.
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Quoted from Sawt al-Sha'b newspaper issued on
September 17, 1943
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Zionism is an imminent danger to the Arab countries
If Europe is saved from Germany after the Allied victory, the Arab countries will fall into the danger of
Zionism soon. And if the world is approaching days of peace after this war lays down its burdens,
then the Arab world is approaching hardships in the days of peace more than the hardships and woes encountered by
the world during the days of war. This is if the Zionist plans succeed and Palestine is given to be a national home
for the Jews. We can say that those who claim they are doing a favor to the Jews by giving them Palestine
as a home for them are actually harming them. For the problem of Palestine will stir up a latent hatred between Arabs and Jews, and
the incidents that took place in Palestine between Arabs and Jews in the recent years preceding
this war might be child's play compared to the disturbances and bloodshed that will occur, not only in the Holy Land
alone, but in all the Arab countries where Jews now live in safety.
We have explained in the previous issue of this newspaper the plans of the Zionists, and we add now by saying that
if these wanderers from Europe are able to set foot in Palestine and consolidate their principles in the future Jewish
generation, they will seize the entire Near East, and the Arabs will face a fait accompli: either they
<del>perish</del> perish gradually through poverty and diseases resulting from the presence of Zionists among them, or the Jews perish by a
strong reaction as a result of a brutal policy.
We know that Solomon's Temple was destroyed and the Holy of Holies was defiled by the entry of the nations, so there is no
(High Priest), nor a sacrifice of atonement, nor a Haronite, nor a Levite to serve in the house of the Lord. So what
do the Zionists want from establishing a national home for the Jews? Do they want to restore the Kingdom of Israel? Where
are the tribes now, and where is the offspring of David? And will their alleged king be from the tribe of Judah or the tribe of Benjamin?
And what do the leaders of the Christian kingdoms want by helping the Zionists to restore the Jewish kingdom?
Do they want to contradict the words of the Holy Bible, which said that there will be no king or kingdom for this
people after this? Are not the Zionists the descendants of ⟦those⟧ those Jews who were calling for the crucifixion of Christ,
saying (His blood be on us and on our children)? So let them now receive their due. The Arabs are more merciful to them than
the politicians in Europe or America. And on whom will these (poor people) live if a country becomes
inhabited by none but Jews? So do not deceive yourselves, O Zionists, for the Jews of the East are our brothers,
we live with them in brotherhood and peace. As for Palestine, it belongs to the Arab majority, and its sanctities are shared by all;
(and promised Keren Hayesod in Baghdad) and after that, what was necessary was also arranged for the subscription of donations for the mentioned project
and its plans and nothing else.
As for the mentioned Doctor, he had no involvement in receiving the donations; rather, they were submitted from the names of the donors directly to (Keren Hayesod
London) and the aforementioned Doctor did nothing outside the plans of the aforementioned project, i.e., the project of
(Keren Hayesod).
This is the truth of the situation of the aforementioned Doctor Ben-Zion and his actions, and I do not think of him anything that would suggest suspicion otherwise.
To Your Excellency, our utmost respect;
Acting Chief Rabbi of Baghdad
Excerpt from the letter of the Presidency of the Community No. 2997 dated 23 Rajab 1353 - 31 October 1934
to the Ministry of Interior
What some local newspapers cling to and use as a pretext to attack the Jews of Iraq and as a means to undermine
their dignity and challenge their patriotism is Zionism; therefore, allow us, Your Excellency, to discuss this issue
with some frankness so that you may see, in its light, the reality of the position of the Jews of Iraq regarding this idea. The Jews of Iraq have, on
numerous occasions, shown their complete aversion to Zionism, to the extent that when Dr. A. Ben-Zion came to Baghdad
in the year 1922 to collect donations for Palestine as a delegate of (Keren Hayesod), he did not find from the Jews of Iraq a
listening ear for his propaganda at all, and he remained in Baghdad for several months without finding support or assistance from the Israelites of
Iraq. Not only this, but (the Israelites) the Israelites wrote to the Keren Hayesod Association in London explaining
their lack of readiness to assist the Doctor in his mission until he was forced to meet His late Majesty
King Faisal I, to whom he explained orally his purpose for coming. His Majesty showed sympathy for his plans and gave permission
for that and recommended assisting him. Your Excellency may review the letter numbered 2796 dated
25 May 1922 to the mentioned Dr. Ben-Zion, in which the Honorable Advisor to the Interior explains the following:
(His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures according to the plans which
you presented to him). After that, a branch of the Zionist Agency was also established in Baghdad and continued for a long time
despite the repeated objections of the community's notables to its existence before the competent authorities many times. What makes the matter
stranger is that the situation reached a point after a while where passports to Palestine were not issued by the government except
after the mentioned Agency's endorsement on them. It is not my intention (to declare) to interfere with the government's wishes -
and its powers, but I want to demonstrate my point that the infiltration of this idea into Iraq was not by the desire of the Jews
at all, but rather with the support and licensing of the Iraqi authorities themselves, a matter that left Jewish thinkers bewildered
before it. It is not strange for the Jews of Iraq not to support an idea they exert effort on, while all those familiar with
politics know that it is a British political idea more than it is a Jewish one.
(Keren Hayesod Baghdad branch) and after that, what was necessary for the subscription of donations for the mentioned project was also arranged
and its plans and nothing else.
As for the mentioned Doctor, he had no involvement in receiving donations; rather, they were sent from the names of the donors directly to (Keren Hayesod -
London) and the aforementioned Doctor did not carry anything outside the plans of the aforementioned project, i.e., the project of
(Keren Hayesod).
This is the truth of the situation of the aforementioned Doctor Ben-Zion and his actions, and I do not think there is anything in him that warrants suspicion otherwise.
To Your Excellency, our utmost respect.
Acting Chief Rabbi of Baghdad
Excerpt from the letter of the Presidency of the Community No. 2997 dated 23 Rajab 1353 - 31 October 1934
to the Ministry of Interior
What some local newspapers cling to and use as a pretext to attack the Jews of Iraq and as a means to undermine
their dignity and challenge their patriotism is Zionism. Therefore, allow us, Your Excellency, to discuss this issue
with some frankness so that you may see, in its light, the truth of the position of the Jews of Iraq regarding this idea. The Jews of Iraq have
on many occasions shown their complete aversion to Zionism, so much so that when Dr. A. Ben-Zion came to Baghdad
in 1922 to collect donations for Palestine as a delegate of (Keren Hayesod), he did not find from the Jews of Iraq a
listening ear for his propaganda at all, and he remained in Baghdad for several months without finding support or assistance from an Israelite
of Iraq. Not only this, but (the Israelite) the Israelites wrote to the Keren Hayesod Association in London explaining
their lack of readiness to assist the Doctor in his mission until he was forced to meet His late Majesty
King Faisal I. He explained to His Majesty orally his purpose for coming, so His Majesty showed sympathy for his plans and permitted
him to do so and recommended assisting him. Your Excellency can review the esteemed letter numbered 7796 dated
25 May 1922 to the mentioned Dr. Ben-Zion, in which the Advisor to the Interior explains the following:
(His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures according to the plans which
you presented to him). After that, a branch of the Zionist Agency was also established in Baghdad and continued for a long time
despite the successive objections of the community's notables to its existence before the competent authorities many times. What makes the matter
stranger is that the situation reached a point after a while where passports to Palestine were not issued by the government except
after the mentioned Agency's endorsement on them. My intention is not (exposure) to challenge the government's desire -
and its powers, but rather I want to demonstrate my point that the infiltration of this idea into Iraq was not by the desire of the Jews
at all, but rather with the support and licensing of the Iraqi authorities themselves, a matter that left Jewish thinkers bewildered
before it. It is not strange for the Jews of Iraq not to support an idea they know well, and everyone familiar with
politics knows, that it is a British political idea more than it is a Jewish one.
(Keren Hayesod Baghdad promised) and after that, what was necessary for the subscription of donations for the mentioned project was also arranged
and its plans, nothing else.
As for the mentioned doctor, he had no involvement in collecting donations; rather, they were submitted from the names of the donors directly to (Keren Hayesod
London), and the aforementioned doctor did not carry anything outside the plans of the aforementioned project, i.e., the project of
(Keren Hayesod).
This is the truth of the situation of the aforementioned Dr. Ben-Zion and his actions, and I do not think of him anything that would warrant suspicion otherwise.
With our utmost respect to Your Excellency;
Acting Chief Rabbi of Baghdad
Excerpt from the letter of the Community Presidency No. 2967 dated 23 Rajab 1353 - 31 October 1934
To the Ministry of Interior
What some local newspapers cling to and use as a pretext to attack the Jews of Iraq and as a means to undermine
their dignity and challenge their patriotism is Zionism. Therefore, allow us, Your Excellency, to discuss this issue
with some frankness so that you may understand, in its light, the true position of the Jews of Iraq regarding this idea. The Jews of Iraq have,
on many occasions, shown their complete aversion to Zionism, to the extent that when Dr. A. Ben-Zion came to Baghdad
in 1922 to collect donations for Palestine as a delegate of (Keren Hayesod), he did not find a listening ear from the Jews of Iraq
for his propaganda at all. He remained in Baghdad for several months without finding support or assistance from the Israelites
of Iraq. Not only that, but the (Israelites) wrote to the Keren Hayesod Association in London explaining
their lack of readiness to assist the doctor in his mission, until he was forced to meet His late Majesty
King Faisal I. He explained to His Majesty orally his purpose for coming, and His Majesty showed sympathy for his plans and permitted
him to do so and recommended assisting him. Your Excellency may review the revised letter No. 7796 dated
25 May 1922 to the mentioned Dr. Ben-Zion, in which the Advisor to the Interior explains the following:
(His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures according to the plans which
you presented to him). After that, a branch of the Zionist Agency was also established in Baghdad and continued for a long time
despite the repeated objections of the community notables to its existence before the competent authorities many times. What makes the matter
stranger is that the situation reached a point after a while where passports to Palestine were not issued by the government except
after the endorsement of the mentioned Agency on them. My intention is not to (expose) interfere with the government's will -
and its powers, but I want to demonstrate my point that the infiltration of this idea into Iraq was not by the desire of the Jews
at all, but was with the support and licensing of the Iraqi authorities themselves, a matter that left Jewish thinkers bewildered
before it. It is not strange for the Jews of Iraq not to support an idea they know well, and everyone familiar with
politics knows, that it is a British political idea more than it is a Jewish one.
(Keren Hayesod Baghdad branch) and after that, what was necessary was also arranged for the subscription of donations for the aforementioned project
and its plans, nothing else.
As for the aforementioned Doctor, he had no involvement in collecting the donations; rather, they were submitted in the names of the donors directly to (Keren Hayesod -
London), and the aforementioned Doctor did nothing outside the plans of the aforementioned project, i.e., the project of
(Keren Hayesod).
This is the truth of the situation of the aforementioned Doctor Ben-Zion and his actions, and I do not think of him anything that would suggest suspicion otherwise.
To Your Excellency, our utmost respect!
Acting Chief Rabbi of Baghdad
Excerpt from the letter of the Presidency of the Community No. 2997 dated 23 Rajab 1353 - 31 October 1934
To the Ministry of Interior
What some local newspapers cling to and use as a pretext to attack the Jews of Iraq and as a means to undermine
their dignity and challenge their patriotism is Zionism; therefore, Your Excellency, allow us to discuss this issue
with some frankness so that you may see, in its light, the truth of the position of the Jews of Iraq regarding this idea. The Jews of Iraq have
on many occasions shown their complete aversion to Zionism, to the extent that when Dr. A. Ben-Zion came to Baghdad
in 1922 to collect donations for Palestine as a representative of (Keren Hayesod), he did not find a listening ear
from the Jews of Iraq for his propaganda at all, and he remained in Baghdad for several months without finding support or assistance from the Israelites
of Iraq. Not only this, but (the Israelites) the Israelites wrote to the Keren Hayesod Association in London explaining
their lack of readiness to assist the Doctor in his mission until he was forced to meet His late Majesty
King Faisal I. He explained to His Majesty orally his purpose for coming, so His Majesty showed sympathy for his plans and permitted
him to do so and recommended assisting him. Your Excellency can review the esteemed letter No. 7796 dated
25 May 1922 to the aforementioned Dr. Ben-Zion, in which the Advisor to the Interior explains the following:
(His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures according to the plans which
you presented to him). After that, a branch of the Zionist Agency also continued in Baghdad and lasted for a long time
despite the repeated objections of the community's notables regarding its existence to the competent authorities many times. What makes the matter
stranger is that the situation reached a point after a while where passports to Palestine were not issued by the government except
after the aforementioned Agency's endorsement on them. My intention is not ⟦justification⟧ to interfere with the government's wishes -
and its powers, but I want to demonstrate my point that the infiltration of this idea into Iraq was not by the desire of the Jews
at all, but rather with the support and licensing of the Iraqi authorities themselves, a matter which left Jewish thinkers bewildered
before it. It is not strange for the Jews of Iraq not to support an idea they know well, and every observer of
politics knows, that it is a British political idea more than it is a Jewish one.
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 10193
Date 12 July 1922
To the Honorable Chief Rabbi in Baghdad
Greetings. We have been informed that a man arrived in Baghdad three months ago who is a representative of the Zionist
Association. He rented a house a month and a half ago near the Alliance school and made it a club frequented by people.
He formed an association under the title (The Financial Foundation Association) and arranged books, ledgers, and laws for
that, and established several committees for the purpose of collecting money for the Zionists and linking members of the Mosaic nation
to that association. Therefore, it is necessary that we inquire of your presence immediately to inform us of the truth about this man and his activities,
what your thoughts are on him, and what your presence has done in this regard. With respect.
Minister of Interior
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Presidency of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Number 486
Date 19 July 1922
To His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Interior
After offering respect and superior greetings
I reply to your letter dated 13 July 922 and numbered 10193 that the man you mentioned who
arrived in Baghdad three months ago, I mean by him Doctor Ben-Zion, his coming here was not in the capacity
of a representative of the Zionist Association, but rather he arrived as a delegate on behalf of the association called (Keren Hayesod) -
founded in London in the year 920 for the purpose of collecting money from all Israelites for the sake of economic expansion
and charitable work in Palestine). This project, of course, benefits all the inhabitants of Palestine. As for the delegation
of the aforementioned Doctor, it is known to the Sublime Government, as upon his arrival he had the honor of appearing before His Majesty
our Great King and presented to him the matter of his delegation in collecting money from (our community) our Israelite community in Baghdad
for the mentioned project. And His Majesty our Great King, may his glory last, permitted him personally to do so, and he also received a letter from
the Advisor to the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Cornwallis, dated 25 May 922 and numbered 7796/8, saying
to him in it, the translation of which is: (His Majesty the King has commanded me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures
according to the plans you presented to him). Accordingly, the aforementioned Doctor was invited by the notables of our community
and their leaders, and the petitioner (also) was present at this meeting, and he explained all of that to them. In this meeting,
it was deemed good to assist him in carrying out the mentioned project because of its general benefit to all the inhabitants of Palestine -
and to help our oppressed and afflicted brothers in Ukraine. In this gathering, a committee was organized for that, which was named
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 10193
Date 12 July 1922
To the Honorable Chief Rabbi in Baghdad
Greetings. We have been informed that a man arrived in Baghdad three months ago who is a representative of the Zionist
Association. He rented a house a month and a half ago near the Alliance School and made it a club frequented by people.
He formed an association under the title (The Financial Foundation Association) and arranged books, ledgers, and laws for
that, and established several committees for the purpose of collecting money for the Zionists and linking members of the Mosaic nation
to that association. Therefore, it is necessary that we inquire of your presence immediately to inform us of the truth about this man and ⟦...⟧
and what your thoughts are on him and what your presence has done in this matter. With respect.
Minister of Interior
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Number 486
Date 19 July 1922
To His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Interior
After offering respect and highest greetings
I reply to your letter dated 13 July 922 and numbered 10193 that the man you mentioned ⟦...⟧
arrived in Baghdad three months ago, I mean by him Doctor Ben-Zion. His coming here was not in the capacity of
a representative of the Zionist Association, but rather he arrived as a delegate on behalf of the association called (Keren Hayesod) -
founded in London in the year 920 for the purpose of (collecting money from all Israelites for the sake of expanding the economy
and doing charitable work in Palestine). This project, of course, benefits all residents of Palestine. As for the delegation
of the aforementioned doctor, it is known to the Sublime Government, as upon his arrival he had the honor of appearing before His Majesty
our Great King and presented to him the matter of his delegation in collecting money from (our association) our Israelite community in Baghdad
for the mentioned project. And His Majesty our Great King, may his glory last, permitted him personally to do so, and he also received a letter from
the Advisor to the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Cornwallis, dated 25 May 922 and numbered 7796 / 8, saying
to him in it what is translated as: (His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures
according to the plans you presented to him). Accordingly, the aforementioned doctor invited notables of our community
and their leaders, and the petitioner (also) was also present at this meeting, and he explained all of that to them. In this meeting
they approved of assisting him in carrying out the mentioned project because of its general benefit to all residents of Palestine -
and assisting our oppressed and afflicted brothers in Ukraine. In this assembly, a committee was arranged for that which was named
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 10193
Date 12 July 1922
To the Honorable Chief Rabbi in Baghdad
After greetings. We have been informed that a man arrived in Baghdad three months ago who is a representative of the Zionist
Association, and he rented a house a month and a half ago near the German school. He made it a club frequented by people
and formed an association under the title (The Financial Foundation Association) and arranged books, ledgers, and stamps for
that, and established several committees for the purpose of collecting money for the Zionists and linking members of the Mosaic nation
to that association. Therefore, it is necessary that we inquire of your presence immediately to inform us of the truth about this man and his actions
and what your thoughts are on him and what your presence has learned in this regard. With respect.
Minister of Interior
⟦line⟧
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Number 486
Date 19 July 1922
To His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Interior
After offering respect and highest greetings
I reply to your letter dated 13 July 922 and numbered 10193 that the man you mentioned who
arrived in Baghdad three months ago, meaning Doctor ⟦...⟧ Ben-Zion, his arrival here was not in the capacity of
a representative of the Zionist Association, but rather he arrived as a delegate on behalf of the association called (Keren Hayesod) -
founded in London in the year 920 for the purpose of collecting money from all Israelites for the sake of expanding the economy
and doing good in Palestine. This project, of course, benefits all the inhabitants of Palestine. As for the delegation of
the Arab-Jewish doctor, it is known to the sublime government, as upon his arrival he had the honor of appearing before His Majesty
our Great King and presented to him the matter of his delegation in collecting money from ⟦our naming⟧ our Israelite community in Baghdad
for the aforementioned project. And His Majesty our Great King, may his glory last, authorized him personally for that, and he also received a letter from
the Advisor to the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Cornwallis, dated 25 May 922 and numbered 7796/8, saying
to him in it, translated: (His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures
according to the plans you presented to him). Accordingly, the aforementioned doctor was invited by the notables and leaders of our community
and the inviter ⟦also⟧ also I was present at this meeting, and he explained all of that to them, and in this meeting
it was approved to assist him in carrying out the aforementioned project because of its general benefit to all the inhabitants of Palestine -
and to help our oppressed and afflicted brothers in Ukraine. And in this assembly, a committee was arranged for that which was completed
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 10193
Date July 12, 1922
To the Honorable Chief Rabbi in Baghdad
After greetings. We have been informed that a man arrived in Baghdad three months ago who is a representative of the Zionist
Association. He rented a house a month and a half ago near the Alliance school and made it a club frequented by people.
He formed an association under the title (The Financial Foundation Association) and arranged books, ledgers, and laws for
that purpose, and established several committees with the intent of collecting money for the Zionists and linking members of the Mosaic nation
to that association. Therefore, it is necessary that we inquire of your presence immediately to inform us of the truth about this man and his activities,
what your thoughts are on him, and what your presence has done in this regard. With respect.
Minister of Interior
Presidency of the Israelite Community
Baghdad
Number 486
Date July 19, 1922
To His Excellency the Honorable Minister of Interior
After offering respect and highest greetings
I reply to your letter dated July 13, 922, numbered 10193, that the man you mentioned who
arrived in Baghdad three months ago, meaning Doctor ⟦Levin⟧ Ben-Zion, his arrival here was not in the capacity
of a representative of the Zionist Association, but rather he arrived as a delegate on behalf of the association called (Keren Hayesod) -
founded in London in the year 920 with the intent of (collecting money from all Israelites for the purpose of expanding the economy
and doing charitable work in Palestine). This project, of course, benefits all the inhabitants of Palestine. As for the delegation
of the aforementioned Doctor, it is known to the Sublime Government, as upon his arrival he had the honor of appearing before His Majesty
our Great King and presented to him the matter of his delegation in collecting ⟦money from⟧ <del>⟦donations⟧</del> our Israelite community in Baghdad
for the mentioned project. And His Majesty our Great King, may his glory last, gave him verbal permission for that, and he also received a letter from
the Advisor to the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Cornwallis, dated May 25, 922, number 7796/8, saying
to him in translation: (His Majesty the King has ordered me to inform you that His Majesty has no objection to your procedures
according to the plans you presented to him). Accordingly, the aforementioned Doctor was invited by the notables of our community
and its leaders, and the petitioner (also) was present at this meeting, and he explained all of that to them. In this meeting,
what he undertook was approved regarding the implementation of the mentioned project because of its general benefit to all inhabitants of Palestine -
and to help our oppressed and afflicted brothers in Ukraine. In this gathering, a committee was organized for that, which was named
No. A/7796
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
BAGHDAD.
Baghdad the 25th May 1922
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 24th inst. I am to inform you that
the King does not find it convenient to write a personal letter to the
Chief Rabbi concerning your mission to Iraq.
His Majesty, however, has authorised me to inform you that he has
no objection to your proceeding on the lines which you explained to him.
I am Sir
Yours faithfully
(Sd) K. Cornwallis
A. Bension, Esq.,
C/o Menashi Abraham Gourgi,
Khan al Ortma
Baghdad.
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( A. Bension.)
⟦illegible⟧
No. A/7796
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
BAGHDAD.
Baghdad the 25th May 1922
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 24th inst. I am to inform you that
the King does not find it convenient to write a personal letter to the
Chief Rabbi concerning your mission to Iraq.
His Majesty, however, has authorised me to inform you that he has
no objection to your proceeding on the lines which you explained to him.
I am Sir
Yours faithfully
(Sd) K. Cornwallis
A. Bension, Esq.,
C/o Menashi Abraham Gowrgi,
Khan al Ortma
Baghdad.
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( A. Bension.)
No. A/7796
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
BAGHDAD.
Baghdad the 25th May 1922
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 24th inst. I am to inform you that
the King does not find it convenient to write a personal letter to the
Chief Rabbi concerning your mission to Iraq.
His Majesty, however, has authorised me to inform you that he has
no objection to your proceeding on the lines which you explained to him.
I am Sir
Yours faithfully
(Sd) K. Cornwallis
A. Bension, Esq.,
C/o Menashi Abraham Gourgi,
Khan al Ortma
Baghdad.
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( A. Bension.)
Those listed in the ⟦illegible⟧ meeting of the ⟦illegible⟧ community on 4/12/1947
Attendees
1- Haron Abrawi Shabi
2- Sion Shar'a Jiji
3- Abdullah Sion Shasha
4- Ezra Shaul Balbul
5- Gurji Yaqub Shalom
6- Meir Shaul Baladi
7- Haron Nuri Shash
8- Ibrahim Meir Naim
9- Heskel Dawood Shalom
10- Shafiq Rad Al-Hajj
11- Salman Shaya Al-Hajj
12- Moshe Dawood Habat
The decision was issued by majority and the approval of eleven members ⟦indicated⟧
out of a total of twelve members who attended the meeting.
And it was decided as a result of the meeting ⟦line⟧ to broadcast a statement about
the position of the Jews of Iraq regarding the ⟦United Nations⟧ decision
to partition Palestine
Those who apologized
13- Ibrahim Al-Baliya
14- Ezra Shayahim Lulu
15- Dawood Sira
16- Yusuf Al-Kabir
Absentees
17- Eliyahu Sion Kwayq
⟦illegible signature⟧
4 / 12 / 47
No. A/7796
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
BAGHDAD.
Baghdad the 25th May 1922
Sir.
In reply to your letter of the 24th inst. I am to inform you that
the King does not find it convenient to write a personal letter to the
Chief Rabbi concerning your mission to Iraq.
His Majesty, however, has authorised me to inform you that he has
no objection to your proceeding on the lines which you explained to him.
I am Sir
Yours faithfully
(Sd) K. Cornwallis
A. Bension, Esq.,
C/o Menashi Abraham Gourgi,
Khan al Ortma
Baghdad.
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( A. Bension.)
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number { 3531
5452
Number ::
Date :: 4 / 10 / 1947
Subject ::
His Excellency the Director General of Propaganda, Respected
After greetings and respect
I have the honor to submit the following statement to your Excellency, requesting its publication and broadcast
With highest respect
⟦illegible⟧
Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri
Head of the Community
At the time when the United Nations announced its unjust decision
the Jews of Iraq stand in one solid rank alongside their Iraqi brothers who
lived with them in brotherhood and harmony for hundreds of years.
And I have nothing at this stage but to repeat what I have stated and announced
repeatedly, that we are the children of this country and we share our fellow countrymen's feelings
completely, and we stand in full solidarity with them just as we have agreed throughout
the long past ages.
⟦illegible⟧
Melody of Saba
Layla ⟦illegible⟧ Layla oh Layla
N Layla Layla ⟦illegible⟧ Layla oh Layla
" ⟦illegible⟧ oh Layla come Layla
" ⟦illegible⟧ Layla Layla
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N Layla ⟦illegible⟧ Layla
N Layla Layla ⟦illegible⟧ Layla
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N Layla Layla ⟦illegible⟧
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Travelers
Ibrahim Hayyim Moallem Nassim | Europe
Ibrahim Daoud Nahoum | Syria and Lebanon
Heskel Yaqub Murad the Lawyer | ⟦line⟧
Roubin Ezra Daoud | ⟦line⟧
Salman Shina the Lawyer | ⟦line⟧
Ezra Al-Damayi | Iran
Ezra Menahim Daniel | Syria and Lebanon
Menahim Saleh Daniel | ⟦line⟧
Gurji Ibrahim Hayyim | Europe
Gurji Shalom Levi | ⟦line⟧
Munir Dangour | Syria and Lebanon
Munshi Saleh Shlomo Dawid | Europe
Moise Ina | Syria and Lebanon
Yosef Al-Kabir the Lawyer | Europe
Ibrahim Hayyim Hakham Ishaq
Ibrahim Salih Al-Kabir
Ibrahim Khazzum the lawyer
Ibrahim Adas
Eliyahu Hizqiyal Al-Ani
Eliyahu Meir Dawud
Anwar Shaul the lawyer
Hizqiyal Dawud Shamtub
Khedhouri Shirlawi
Khedhouri Murad Shukr
Dawud Samra
Dr. Dawud Muallim Nasim
Rahmin Masri
Rubin Hizqiyal Somikh
Salman Al-Kabir the lawyer
Salim Ishaq the lawyer
Salim Tarzi
Shaul Menashi Shashua
Salih Shlomo Abdullah
Sion Abboudi
Abboudi Setti the lawyer
Ezra Al-Waya
Meir Shaul Shashua
Dr. Nur Allah
Yaqub Yusuf Al-Ani
Yehuda Salih Zaluf
1 - Ibrahim Daa Allah
2 - Ibrahim Issa Qazah ⟦2041⟧
3 - Eliahu Haqqi Al-Fani 1280
4 - Anwar Shaul Al-Muslih
5 - Hatem Shabaith Hatem Moshi
6 - Haqqil Shatit
7 - Haqqi Yusuf Murad
8 - Khadhouri Khairlawi 109
9 - Khadhouri Shukr
10 - Dr. Daoud Moallem Shukr
11 - Salman Saleh Al-Kabsa Al-Hamam 1498
12 - Hatem Salman Hawki Sousa
13 - Salim Ishaq Al-Mulla 148
14 - Salim Marzouq
15 - Saleh Maloufar Abdullah 641
16 - Saleh Faraj Meir
17 - Sabri Abdul Hakim
18 - Issa Sabi 1571
19 - Ezra Haqqir Hay
20 - Ezra Nassim Al-Wana 1428
21 - Munir Shaul Shuqair 20
22 - Manshi Cohen 694
23 - Lulu Makel
24 - Yamina Murad
25 - Yehuda Zalouf 90
26 - H. Rand Smoqer
27 - Ibrahim Hatem Ishaq 794
28 - Yusuf Issa 1224
29 - Ezra Shir Shehata
30 - Eliahu Meir Haqqi 889
31 - Al-Shahid Jouri 609
20 - Rahmin Sahyoun
21 - Shaul Shuqair
22 - Sabri Ezra Shukr 2
The names in this form
Equivalent in the administration record
Latif Ani
Munawara Cohen
Yusuf Issa 249
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Minister of Colonies . London
Secretary League of Nations . Geneva
The Jews of Iraq protest against the Zionist policy
and support their ⟦brethren⟧ the Arabs of Palestine . We
implore <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> you to do ⟦them⟧ justice ⟦to them⟧ , and restore peace
and tranquility to the Arab states .
Rabbi Sassoon Kadoory . Rabbi Benjamin Moshi .
Rabbi Salman Hoogi . I. Alkabir . Eliaho Any . Ezekiel
Murad . K. M. Levy . K. Shukur . Dr D. Nessim . D. M. Saleh .
S. M. Sassoon . Salim Isaac . Dr S. Koobi . S. Shelomo .
Dr G. Rabby . M. Mahlab . M. Gourgi . Dr Nour Allah .
N. Mukamal . H. Smoha . Yamen Murad . Yehooda Zeloof .
Dr. J. ⟦Rosenfeld⟧ ⟦Ebrahim⟧ ⟦H...⟧
S. Abboodi . ⟦Jat⟧ Jacob Any . E. Mettanah . E. H. Tawfik . E. Jury
M. Soffer .