Requests for Visas; Verification Certificates, Baghdadi Jewish Community
View interactive document pageThese are documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community. Included are correspondence with community members asking for assistance and visas; birth, life, betrothal, marriage, divorce, widowhood, and death certificates. Some of the verification certificates include names written in Hebrew. One of the letters from the president of the Lay Council in Baghdad is to a Rabbi in New York City about the betrothal of Baghdadi woman to an American man; other letters are confirming the death of a husband and the widow status of a wife and family in need of financial assistance.
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⟦illegible⟧ The Community 49/1822 Certificate 11/18/1949 To Whom It May Concern ⟦line⟧ Based on the testimony of the person in charge of Israeli burial affairs in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the named Shulamith, daughter of Daoud Haskel, passed away on 11/17/49. According to the provisions of Israeli law, her father, the named Daoud Haskel, is required to remain in his home in mourning for her for a period of seven days starting from the day of her death. And based on his request, he was provided with this certificate. ⟦signature⟧ 11/18 Head of the Community A. A.
Department Copy 49/1824 11/8/1949 56 Ibrahim Youssef, known as Ibrahim Youssef Yahya Levi Miss Gracia Moise, known as Gracia Moshe Hayyim Levi The division of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven ⟦illegible⟧ Miss Gracia Moise, known as Gracia Moshe Hayyim Levi The ninth of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 14
49/1825 1949/11/18 ⟦illegible⟧ The Department 603 Sassoon Youssef, known as Sassoon Danhel son of Youssef Yahya Lawi Miss Marcelle Selim, known as Marcelle Selim Ibrahim Shukerji The twenty-eighth of September of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- three AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ 14
Presidency of the Israelite Community ⟦illegible⟧ To the Honorable President of the Israelite Community in Baghdad After greetings Based on the records registered in my logs, I hereby certify that The deceased named ⟦Moshe Hakham⟧ died in Baghdad On the day ⟦21st⟧ of the month ⟦Adar⟧ year ⟦702⟧ And for this reason I have signed below; ⟦Moshe Hakham⟧ Hezekiel Haddad In charge of Israelite burial affairs Approved In Baghdad on 1/18/1942 14 ⟦signature⟧ 11/22/942 Alia Ibrahim
⟦illegible⟧ Department 1828 / 49 Death Certificate 24 / 11 / 1949 Based on the certificate of the person in charge of burial matters in the Jewish cemetery in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the named Abed Ibrahim died in Baghdad on the eleventh day of January in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- two AD ⟦line⟧ . On behalf of the Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ 24 / 11 A. I.
The Spiritual Committee of the Holy Community Baghdad, May God Protect It The Israeli Spiritual Council in Baghdad Number: Date: 22 / 11 / 942 His Eminence Rabbi Alwan Khedhouri, the Respected President of the Israeli Community - Baghdad Please provide (Habiba) Habu daughter of Daoud (Salah) with a certificate confirming her divorce from her husband Ibrahim (Naji) son of Isaac (Dakka), dated 7 Sivan 5702 corresponding to June 6, 942 Salman Hoki Abboudi ⟦signature⟧ 22 / 11 / 42
⟦illegible⟧ Department 49/1829 Divorce Certificate 11/24/1949 Based on the certificate of the Israeli Spiritual Council in Baghdad, we confirm hereby that (Habiba) Habu daughter of Daoud (Maslawi) has been divorced from her husband named Ibrahim (Naji) son of Isaac (Daka) on the sixth day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three AD. On behalf of the Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 11/24 14
The Spiritual Council of the Jewish Community Baghdad, May God Protect It The Israeli Spiritual Council in Baghdad Number: Date: <del>29 / 11 / 29</del> His Eminence Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, the Respected President of the Jewish Community - Baghdad Please provide Najia daughter of Nassim (Maatouk) a certificate including her divorce from her husband Yahya son of Menashi (Salman) on the date 29 June ⟦19⟧28 corresponding to 29 / 11 / 29 Salman Hoki Aboudi ⟦signature⟧ Number 200 Fils 29 / 11 / 29
⟦illegible⟧ Department 49/184- Divorce Certificate 11/24/1949 Based on the certificate of the Israeli Spiritual Council in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that Najia daughter of Nassim (Maatouk) has been divorced from her husband named Yahya son of Menashi (Salman) on the twenty-first day of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD. ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ 11/24 14
Presidency of the ⟦Israelite Community⟧ in Baghdad To the Honorable President of the Israelite Community in Baghdad After greetings Based on the records registered in my logs, I hereby certify that the deceased named ⟦Yitzhak H. Hazkel⟧ died in Baghdad on the 23rd day of the month of ⟦Cheshvan⟧ ⟦Name⟧ year 5707 Hebrew and for this reason I have signed below; ⟦Yitzhak H. Hazkel⟧ ⟦H. Hazkel⟧ Heskel Haddad In charge of Israelite burial affairs Confrontation Baghdad on 11/22/1946 ⟦Signature⟧ 11/28/49 I checked the date and found it correct ⟦Signature⟧ 11/28/49 A. A.
⟦illegible⟧ The Community ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 49/1842 Death Certificate 11/28/1949 Based on the certificate of the person in charge of burial matters in the Israelite cemetery in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the person named Eliya Yusuf died in Baghdad on the second day of November in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- six AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of the Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧
49/844 1949/11/29 ⟦illegible⟧ Copy of the Sect Exhibit Khedhouri Heskel Owaid ⟦line⟧ Miss Marcelle Isaac The twentieth of May of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 14 11/28 On behalf of the Head of the Sect President of the Lay Council Severed ⟦line⟧ 200 Fils
Department Copy ⟦illegible⟧ 49/1845 1949/11/29 134 Salim Yaqub, known as Munshi Salim bin Yaqub Salih Hardoon Miss Violet Salih, known as Violet Salih Sassoon Mahlab The fourteenth of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- three AD ⟦line⟧ . On behalf of the Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 14
49/1846 1949/11/29 ⟦illegible⟧ 248 Daoud Shuaa, known as Daoud Shuaa Moshi Houri Miss Daisy Daoud, known as Daisy Daoud Yaqub Levi Hakkak The second of March of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of ⟦illegible⟧ President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible signature⟧ 14
Directorate of General Police Baghdad Number / 68785 Portfolio Number / C / 72994 Kingdom of Iraq Iraqi Nationality Certificate Based on the investigation of Elias bin Salim, whose photograph and descriptions are shown below for Iraqi nationality according to Article 8 / A of the Iraqi Nationality Law for the year 1924 and its amendments, we certify that he is of Iraqi nationality and has been granted this certificate in evidence thereof. Issued in Baghdad on the fifth day of the month of November in the year 1949 (Signature) Director of Travel and Nationality Police Descriptions of the certificate holder: Height: 1 meter and 65 centimeters Eye color: Hazel Nose shape: Moderate Mouth description: Moderate Hair color: Black Beard description: Shaven Mustache description: Black Face description: Round Face color: White Distinguishing marks: ⟦illegible⟧ Photograph Left thumbprint (True copy of the original) ⟦signature⟧ 15 / 11 / 949
Register 7222 Copy of the Identity Book That Richard son of Moshe, being a holder of Iraqi nationality and registered in the Civil Status Register, has been given this book on 25 / 10 / 1926 Name and Surname: Richard Date and Place of Birth: 1920 - Baghdad Father's Name: Moshe Mother's Name: Naima Religion: Mosaic Status and whether he reads and writes: Student - Yes Is he married and has a wife or wives: Single Eye color: Narcissus (Hazel) Face color: White Fixed distinguishing mark: None Governorate (Liwa): Baghdad District (Qadaa): ⟦illegible⟧ Sub-district (Nahia): Quarter or Village: Taura House Number: 92 / 147 Type of Dwelling: House (True Copy) ⟦signature⟧ 29 / 11 / 948 14
⟦illegible⟧ 1847 / 49 29th November 9 BIRTH CERTIFICATE ⟦line⟧ In accordance with testimonials presented, I hereby confirm that Mr. RICHARD MOSHI ABOODY was born at Baghdad on the 2nd day of February 1930 ( nineteen hundred & thirty A. D. ). ⟦illegible⟧ 29/11/49 ELIAHO H. TAWFICK ⟦signature⟧ for PRESIDENT JEWISH COMMUNITY PRESIDENT JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD
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To the Honorable President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad After greetings, We, the undersigned, hereby certify that Mrs. Farha Shaool Gahtan was born in Baghdad on the day ⟦line⟧ of ⟦line⟧ in the year 1900 AD and for this purpose we have signed below. Witness ⟦illegible⟧ Ezra Menashi Gahtan Witness ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦fingerprint⟧ I certify the contents of this certificate, Ezra Gahtan The Mukhtar ⟦two Iraqi revenue stamps with cancellations⟧ ⟦circular ink stamp⟧ FARHA SHAOOL <del>KATTAN</del> GAHTAN ⟦illegible vertical handwriting on right margin⟧
To the Honorable President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad After greetings, We, the undersigned, certify that Mr. Richard Moshe Aboudi was born in Baghdad on the second day of February in the year 1940 AD, and for this purpose we have signed below. Witness ⟦illegible signature⟧ Salim ⟦illegible⟧ Naim Salem Dangour Witness Saleh Dangour The Mukhtar ⟦Two Iraqi revenue stamps with portraits of King Faisal II⟧ ⟦Blue circular ink stamp, illegible⟧ Council Ahmed ⟦illegible signature⟧ 20 Fils Two copies in English 17/2/52
Number 22496 Copy of the Identity Record Since Farha daughter of Shaul Qahtan is a holder of Iraqi nationality and registered in the Identity Record, this book was given to her on 27 / 9 / 1928 Name and Surname: Farha Date and Place of Birth: 1900 - Baghdad Father's Name: Shaul Qahtan . M Mother's Name: Habiba . M Religion: Mosaic Profession and whether he/she reads and writes: Is he/she married and has a wife or wives: Married Eye color: Face color: Fixed distinguishing mark: Province: Basra District: Sub-district: Neighborhood or Village: Al-Seef Housing Number: 22 / 2 / 4 Housing Type: House (True Copy) ⟦signature⟧ 1 / 12 / 929 A
Department Copy 1848/49 1st December 9 BIRTH CERTIFICATE In accordance with testimonials presented, I hereby confirm that Mrs. FARHA SHAOOL GARTAN was born at Baghdad on the year 1900 ( nineteen hundred A. D. ). ELIAHO H. TAWFICK ⟦signature⟧ for PRESIDENT JEWISH COMMUNITY PRESIDENT JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD ⟦illegible⟧
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11 / 10 / 1949 His Excellency the President of the Jewish Community, Respected Baghdad After greetings - Subject: "Request for issuance of a birth certificate" I had submitted an application to the American Consulate in Basra to register my name on the waiting list for immigration to the United States, and I was asked to produce a birth certificate. Since I am an Iraqi national and born in Baghdad (5 / 8 / 1925) according to the nationality I hold, I request Your Excellency to assist me by providing the required certificate, provided it is in the English language and in two copies as per the request of the aforementioned consulate. With much thanks to you in advance; On behalf of ⟦signature⟧ The Petitioner Aziz Daoud Zalayet AZIZ DAVID ZALAYET