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IJA 3320

Financial Records, President of the Jewish Community

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Description

These are financial records from the office of the President of the Baghdadi Jewish Community and include insurance policy bills, construction expenses, taxi expenses, and medical expenses for community members.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3320
Item Number
16768
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Financial, Bills, Shamash Secondary School, Revenue Stamp, Ministry of Justice, Ledger, Thumbprint, Contract, Typed, Samarrae Hospital, Baghdadi Jewish Community, President of the Mosaic Community, Electricity Bill, Ink Stamp, Taxi, Receipts, Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews, Letterhead, Jewish Lay Council, President of the Jewish Community, Frank Iny School, Insurance, Hospitals, Annotation, Handwritten, Al-Rāfadīn Bank, Hospital, Ezra Menahem Daniel Sports-Ground Committee

AI English Translation, Pages 501-525

Archival unit 501

Capital Secretariat
Book Number 188
Number 09371
Engineering Division Receipt
288 Fils 44 Dinars
Only forty-four dinars and two hundred and eighty-eight fils only
Name of the payer: Chairman of the Administrative Committee for Jews
Type of fee: Iraqis
Building fee ⟦line⟧
Location: Qanbar Ali ⟦line⟧
The property { Number 8/14/105/112
Type: Construction of surplus land ⟦line⟧
On 28/7/1962
Collector ⟦signature⟧
Muna

Archival unit 502

Reimbursement of the committee's expenditure for package 186 to 1/21/1961
And weekly subsidies ending on 1/12 and 1/19/1961
47/400 Miscellaneous expenses
10/700 Sweeping
4/800 Cemetery
1/600 Sewing
9/800 Inspection
1/000 Bank ticket papers
⟦line⟧
75/300 Monthly subsidies and salaries - 1/
154/700 Weekly subsidies ending on 1/12 and 1/19/1961
⟦line⟧
227/300
Administrative Committee for Iraqi Jews
227/300
Check 242501 date ⟦illegible⟧
Accountant date Entry number
Recorded in the outgoing ledger on page

Archival unit 503

1
To
Please disburse the amount of ⟦...⟧
below from the Effort Committee
⟦signature⟧
1/12
I received the amount of 250 fils
only two hundred and fifty fils
Ni'ma Haqqi Sajjan
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 504

2
The Account
⟦line⟧
Endowment balance of 250/- fils in its place
The World
I received the amount of 250 fils
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 505

Account
2
Please pay ⟦250⟧ fils ⟦to⟧ Al-Shatti
⟦...⟧ photos
???
1/10
I received the amount
of ⟦...⟧
⟦signature⟧
Statement 92

Archival unit 506

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
4
Date: ⟦line⟧
Fils: 780
Dinar: ⟦line⟧
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount, totaling
Only ⟦line⟧
And that is for ⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧
Signature of the Recipient
⟦illegible⟧
⟦fingerprint⟧
⟦illegible handwriting in blue ink⟧

Archival unit 507

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
⟦line⟧
5
Date: ⟦line⟧
Fils: ⟦line⟧
Dinar: ⟦line⟧
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount of
Only: ⟦illegible⟧
And that is for: ⟦illegible⟧
Signature of the Recipient

Archival unit 508

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Date: ⟦illegible⟧
Fils: 200
Dinar: 1
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount, which is:
Only: ⟦illegible⟧
For: ⟦illegible⟧
Signature of the Recipient
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 509

7
Baghdad 11 / 1 / 1961
Honorable Accountant of the Community
Please pay this invoice in the amount of 240 fils
⟦because we are⟧ ⟦currently⟧ at the present time and water is necessary for this matter
With high respect
⟦Said⟧ ⟦...⟧
I received the amount of 240
Only two hundred and forty fils and no more
11 / 1 / 1961
⟦Thumbprint⟧
⟦Tahseen⟧
⟦Ali⟧
⟦...⟧
240

Archival unit 510

Baghdad District Water Supply Service
Al-Mutawa
i | Fourth 1960
First | April, May, June | Third | October, November, December
Second | July, August, September | Fourth | January, February, March
Amount: 1620
Subscription Number: 21141
Name: ⟦illegible⟧ Khadija
Address: 1/242 Rusafa
56
224
The installment is due at the beginning of the first month and is paid during the first month
Upon its expiration, a notice is given to pay within 7 days, after which the water supply will be cut if
payment is not completed.
Baghdad District Water Supply Service

Archival unit 511

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad 8
Date: ⟦line⟧
Fils: 250
Dinar: 1
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount, which is
only ⟦one dinar and two hundred and fifty fils and no more⟧
and that is for ⟦lighting and cleaning fees for the dispensary building in Bab al-Agha⟧
⟦line⟧
I want it
Haroun
Signature of the recipient
⟦Jabbar Saeed⟧

Archival unit 512

Dr. IHSAN SAMRA
Dr. Ihsan Samra
BATAWEEN
Bataween
NEAR AL-TAHRIR SQUARE
Near Al-Tahrir Square - Baghdad
Baghdad
Tel. No. { Clinic 6200
Telephone { Clinic 6200
Residence 91408
Residence 91408
Date: ⟦line⟧
Date: 1/15/62
Dear Mr. Naji
With reference to your letter dated
1/15/62 regarding the mentioned patient
Nouriya Nabiya Ezra.
I would like to inform you that she gave birth to
a child on 1/12/62 and her
health condition requires good nutrition for a period of
fifteen days starting from the date of
her delivery
Please accept my highest respect
Sincerely
⟦signature⟧
Dr. Ihsan Samra
Abu Kahli ⟦illegible⟧
He does not have ⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 513

To the Honorable Presidency of the Administrative Committee
In the name of God
Since the current situation is that God has blessed me with a son two days ago and I need special assistance
for my medical treatment and nutrition, I hope you will look into my case and provide me with relief, and your decision is final ⟦illegible⟧ 2/11/67
The Petitioner
Nouriya bint Ezra
My dear Dr. Ihsan
Please provide your remarks on the subject
⟦illegible⟧
1/11
The amount of six dinars only is to be paid
2/11
The Iraqi Republic
10 Ten Fils
Stamp Duty
Nouriya Ezra

Archival unit 514

47
47
Encyclopedia of the Republic of Iraq
Journey of the Revolution
Literature . Sociology . Travel . History . Economy
Issued by the Revolution Office for Publicity, Press, Printing and Publishing
Name: Presidency of the Jewish Community
Address: Baghdad
Receipt of Payment   Fils 2/000 Dinars
Only two dinars and no more
On the date 2/1/86 and according to this document, I received in Baghdad for the order of the Office
The amount written above, which is only two dinars and no more
And that is for the Army Day book and the value reached me in cash
From the Community of the Martyrs of Mercy
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Recipient
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 515

10
To ⟦...⟧
And Sidra's payment ⟦...⟧ payment 2/100
The fourth school, Razida Tanna Khadar
The Police
⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
1 / 2
⟦illegible stamp⟧

Archival unit 516

11
To Mr.
⟦line⟧
The Sovereignty and Presidency have agreed to pay ⟦...⟧ and ⟦...⟧
in the name of ⟦...⟧ Abu Laqta ceremony ⟦...⟧ written
in the name of ⟦...⟧
33
1/7
I received the amount of three dinars
only
Republic of Iraq
10 fils revenue stamp
⟦signature⟧
Shehadeh Daoud Matani

Archival unit 517

Presidency of the Jewish Community
12 Baghdad
Date: ⟦illegible⟧
Fils: 780
Dinar: 6
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount, totaling
Only ⟦illegible⟧
And that is for ⟦illegible⟧
⟦line⟧
Signature of the recipient
⟦fingerprint⟧

Archival unit 518

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad 12
Date: 24 / 4 / 54
Fils: 500
Dinar: 3
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the amount mentioned above, totaling
Only: three and a half dinars only
For: car fees for transporting the slaughterhouse furniture (from near the damage in the garbage truck)
Signature of the recipient
⟦signature⟧
I want it
in fils

Archival unit 519

14
Baghdad 11/29/1960
Zilkha Synagogue
His Excellency the Chairman of the Administrative Committee, respected
After greetings:
Your Excellency is requested to approve the payment of two Dinars only for the replacement of a water pipe in the Zilkha
Synagogue, as this pipe has begun leaking several times and repair expenses have recurred. Your order
for approval of its replacement is requested.
Property Supervisor
⟦signature⟧
For payment ⟦...⟧
12/1/60
Receipt
The Iraqi Republic
10 Revenue Stamp Fils
Accounts ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧

Archival unit 520

Shop of
Abdul Hussein Al-Sarraf
For Sale of Electrical Tools
Shorja ⟦line⟧ Under the Takia ⟦line⟧ Behbehani Building
Date: 26 / 1 / 196
Fils | Dinar
550 | 12 | Globe Najaf 60/20 quantity
⟦line⟧
Received
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 521

Mar Elias Synagogue
16
Baghdad 1/26/1961
To the Honorable Chairman of the Administrative Committee
Greetings,
Based on the order of the Community Secretary, we inspected the synagogue from the inside ⟦and found⟧ filth and water overflowing from the toilets and drains.
Therefore, we were forced to clean them completely, which cost an amount of 8 Dinars. We request your honor to order the payment.
With great respect,
⟦signature⟧
⟦I received the aforementioned amount⟧
Please disburse
⟦signature⟧
Republic of Iraq
10 Fils Revenue Stamp

Archival unit 522

Presidency of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
17
Date: ⟦line⟧
Fils: ⟦line⟧
Dinar: ⟦line⟧
I received from the accountant of the Presidency of the Jewish Community in Baghdad the above-mentioned amount of
Only: ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
And that is for: ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Signature of the Recipient

Archival unit 523

18
Mr. President
Please approve the disbursement of 8.500 Dinars for the building permit
and the subscription to the Judiciary Magazine
Dinar
6/- Subscription fee according to receipt
1/- Permit stamp
1/500 Subscription to the Judiciary Magazine
⟦line⟧
8/500
⟦illegible stamp⟧
For the date 9/2/961
I received the amount of
8/500 Dinars
Only eight and a half Dinars
⟦signature⟧
1/58

Archival unit 524

Volume 8
Subscription Receipt
In the Iraqi Bar Association
289
Number 14441
Payer Name: Lawyer Naji Al-Bahu Jajak
Date: 21 / 1 / 1961
Sequence Number | Amount Paid
569 | Fils 000 Dinars 6
Lawyer Naji Al-Bahu Jajak has delivered the amount of six dinars only
Which is the subscription fee for the Bar Association for the year 1961 and recorded as revenue for the fund
of the Association under number ⟦line⟧
Date 27 / 1 / 1961
Treasurer
Republic of Iraq
10 Fils
Financial Stamp Duty
Accountant
⟦signature⟧
Secretary of the Association Al-Musawi Fandal Nadan

Archival unit 525

Al-Qada'a Magazine
18
Volume 63
Secretariat of the Jewish Community
No. 3122
Fils: 500
Dinar: 1
Payer Name: Lawyer Mr. Naji Eliyahu Jekek
Amount Paid: One dinar and five hundred fils only
Subscription / Advertisement fee in the magazine: Subscription
Starting from: 1961
⟦signature⟧
Administrative Manager
Baghdad 4 / 1 / 1961