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.
50 / C - 45 7 / 2 / 1950 Department Copy ⟦illegible⟧ 141 Benjamin Salim Nahum, known as Benjamin Salim Nahum Benjamin Miss Nazima Menashi, known as Nazima Menashi Saleh Arab The fifteenth of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- eight AD. ⟦signature⟧ 2/7 ⟦signature⟧ 2/7 <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> ⟦signature⟧ 2/7 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council P / 7 / 2
The Administrator of Jewish Burial Affairs Baghdad Baghdad on ⟦line⟧ Presidency of the Jewish Community Baghdad After greetings Based on the records established in my registers, I hereby certify that the named ⟦Moshe Sasson⟧ passed away in Baghdad on the ⟦eleventh⟧ day of the month of ⟦July⟧ in the year ⟦70⟧ (29 / 2 / 1942) and for this reason I have signed below ⟦signature⟧ 7/2/50 Heskel Haddad The Administrator of Jewish Burial Affairs The accuracy of the above date is certified ⟦signature⟧ Lawyer 7/2/50 Number ⟦20⟧ Fils 7/50
Department Copy Death Certificate 50 / 2062 2 / 7 / 1950 Based on the certificate of the person in charge of burial matters in the Jewish cemetery in Baghdad We hereby confirm that the named Moshe Yamin died in Baghdad on the twenty-ninth day of March in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-two AD. Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 27 2 / 7 / 4
50 / 2017 7 / 2 / 1950 ⟦illegible⟧ Department ⟦illegible⟧ 480 Sabeeh Naseem, known as Sabeeh Naseem Yaqoub Miss Tamar Gabriel, known as Tamar Gabriel Yaqoub The twentieth of June, the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-five AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ dv Acting Head of the Community President of the Spiritual Council Sabeeh ⟦illegible⟧ 4 / 7 / 2
55/2517 1955/2/7 ⟦illegible⟧ 485 Sabih Nassim, known as Sabih Nassim Yaqoub Miss Tamar Gabriel, known as Tamar Gabriel Yaqoub The twentieth of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-five AD ⟦line⟧ Ha 5/2 ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council (True Copy) Baghdad on 1955/5/3 ⟦illegible⟧ 5/2 A/3/5
50 / 2 - 18 8 / 2 / 1950 Department Copy 366 Ibrahim Rahmin, known as Ibrahim Rahmin Sassoon Miss Nazima Youssef, known as Kurdi Nazima Youssef Naftali The third of April of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-six AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ 2/8 Established 2/8 2/8/2 Copy 5/2 Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council
50 / 2018 8 / 3 / 1950 Department Copy 366 Ibrahim Rahmin known as Ibrahim Rahmin Sassoon Miss Nazima Youssef known as Kurdi Nazima Youssef Naftali The third of April of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-six AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ 2 / 5 ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 2 / 4 (True Copy) Baghdad on 3 / 5 / 1950 P / 3 / 5 ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council
The Person in Charge of Jewish Burial Affairs Baghdad ⟦illegible⟧ Baghdad on: Presidency of the Jewish Community: Baghdad: After greetings: Based on the records established in my registers, I hereby certify that: The named: Murad Ahmed Haroun ⟦Salmon⟧ Passed away in Baghdad on the day: Fifth Of the month: Iyar Year: 5705 And for this reason I have signed below: ( 5 / 2 / 1945 ) ⟦signature⟧ 8/2/50 ⟦Hebrew script signature⟧ Heskel Haddad The Person in Charge of Jewish Burial Affairs I certify the correctness of the date above The Rabbi ⟦signature⟧ 8/2/2 Fee 50 Fils ⟦illegible⟧ To the ⟦illegible⟧ 2/2/950
Department Copy Death Certificate 50 / 2019 8 / 2 / 1950 Based on the certificate of the undertaker at the Jewish Cemetery in Baghdad We hereby confirm that the named Salim Isaac Mordechai died in Baghdad on the fifth of February in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty AD. Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Current Status 4 / 8 / 2 Fee 50 Fils
4/7/1950 ⟦Administrative Committee⟧ The Community Committee in Baghdad hereby testifies that Mrs. Habiba daughter of Isaac Abraham passed away on Thursday, 21st of Nisan, the year 5710 (corresponding to the day 7 / 4 / 1950) Hakham Bashi in Baghdad ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 50/4/7
Department Copy 50 / 2020 Certificate 8 / 2 / 1950 Based on the certificate of the person in charge of burial matters in the Israelite cemetery in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the named Aziz Ishaq Ajimi died in Baghdad on the seventh day of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five AD. And based on the certificate of the Registrar of Engagement and Marriage Contracts for the Israelite community in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the wife of the aforementioned deceased (Aziz Ishaq Ajimi) named Haila Eliyahu Shaul has not married after the death of her aforementioned husband ⟦line⟧ . Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 2/8 A / 8 / 2 Note Certificate confirming the death of Aziz Ishaq Ajimi Attached with certificate No. 1925 / 50 Dated 9 / 1 / 950 ⟦illegible⟧ 8 / 2
The Administrator of Jewish Burial Affairs Baghdad ⟦line⟧ Baghdad on Presidency of the Jewish Community Baghdad After greetings, Based on the records established in my registers, I hereby certify that the named ⟦hebrew: Menashe Ezra Hanoch⟧ passed away in Baghdad on the ⟦17th⟧ day of the month of ⟦Av 5708⟧ year ( 22 / 8 / 1948 ) and for that reason I have signed below ⟦signature⟧ ⟦hebrew: Menashe Ezra⟧ Heskel Haddad The Administrator of Jewish Burial Affairs ⟦signature⟧ Audit ⟦9/2/50⟧ ⟦signature⟧ I certify the correctness of the date above ⟦signature⟧ Accountant ⟦2/9/50⟧ Required ⟦line⟧ 500 Fils
Department Copy Death Certificate 5/2/21 <del>50/⟦illegible⟧</del> 10/2/1950 Based on the certificate of the undertaker at the Israelite Cemetery in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the named Munir Ezra Shuh Khatifa passed away in Baghdad on the twenty-second day of August in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- eight AD ⟦line⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ Recorded to ⟦illegible⟧ A/9/2 Helmi Sadi
22 - ⟦illegible⟧ / 50 10 / 2 / 1950 Department Copy 198 Muthir Ezra, known as Muthir Hai bin Ezra Shokh Miss Naima Hayim Pinhas The ninth of February of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-four AD ⟦line⟧ . Registry Entry 2/9 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ 2/9 A / 9 / 2 My request 500 Fils
00/2022 2/10/1950 163 Copy of the circle Khanuri known as Koji Khaduri Aliya is Ashu Miss Mahlouqa Youssef known as Mahlouqa Sabiha Youssef Robalensiya December 29, 1949 AD Acting President of Taif President of the Physical Council Certificate copy 5/9/2 0/000 017 or aid A 21.0 Say Alwan
2023/50 10/2/1950 Department Copy 163 Gurji Khedhouri, known as Gurji Khedhouri Eliyahu Asher Miss Mahbouba Youssef, known as Mahbouba Sabiha Youssef Reuben Mesh The twenty-ninth of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- nine AD. On behalf of ⟦illegible⟧ President of the Lay Council Copy ⟦illegible⟧ (True Copy) Baghdad on 26 / 5 / 1950 A / 26 / 5
50/2023 10/2/1950 163 Gurji Khadhouri, known as Gurji Khadhouri Eliyahu Asher Miss Matouqa Yusuf, known as Matouqa Sabiha Yusuf Robin Bebo, The twenty-ninth of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine nine AD (True copy of the original) Baghdad on 24/5/1950 ⟦illegible⟧ on behalf of President of the Lay Council Correct ⟦signature⟧
Registrar of Engagement and Marriage Contracts for the Jewish Community in Baghdad ⟦Department Copy⟧ Baghdad on 24 / 9 / 1950 Presidency of the Jewish Community Baghdad After greetings Based on the investigations conducted by me, I hereby certify that Miss Simha daughter of Ezra Qazzaz is not engaged or married and has no record in the relevant registers. Shimon Shaul H. Shimon Shimon Shaul H. Shimon ⟦signature⟧ ⟦Technical⟧ 20 / 50 28 / 50
Department Copy Certificate 22 / J / 50 10 / 2 / 1950 Based on the certificate of the Registrar of Engagement and Marriage Contracts for the Israelite Community in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that Miss Simha Ezra Qazzaz is neither engaged nor married and has no record in the relevant registers ⟦line⟧ . Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ A / 9 / 2
Department Copy 55/2-25 12/2/1950 426 Salman Dawood, known as Salman Dawood Shmuel Miss Eliza Ezra, known as Eliza Ezra Haskil Qojman The ninth of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine ⟦line⟧ AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ⟦Registered it⟧ Two copies ⟦signature⟧ 14/10/1949
Department Copy 50/2025 1950/2/12 426 Salman Daoud, known as Salman Daoud Shmuel Miss Eliza Ezra, known as Eliza Ezra Hezekiah Tugman The ninth of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD. ⟦signature⟧ 2/29 (True Copy) Baghdad on 1951/1/29 ⟦signature⟧ 1/29 Ibrahim /29 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council
Department Copy Department Copy 22 / 2 / 50 12 / 2 / 1950 155 Yehuda Murad Saleh Miss Khatoun Elia, known as Khatoun Elia Ishaq Mordechai The twenty-third of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- eight AD ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Attended to all Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ Copy 22 / 2 4 / 10 / 2
Department Copy ⟦illegible⟧ 50 / 2026 12 / 2 / 1950 Department Copy 155 Yehuda Murad Miss Khatoun Elia, known as Khatoun Elia Ishaq Mordechai The twenty-third of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- eight AD. ⟦illegible⟧ Sarah Murad 12/2 ⟦signature⟧ 12/2 Recipient Acting Head of the Community Head of the Physical Council 2 / 12 / 4
50/2026 50/2/12 100 Circular Factory Yehuda Murad Sal Miss Khatun Elia known as Khatun Elia Ishaq Mordechai December 23, 1948 AD (original copy) Baghdad on 50/8/24 On behalf of the head of the community Deputy Chairman of the Physical Council Acting 5/8/24 F / 8 / 24 Shma A Sh Altan Yunka Zamin College 001 F7-70 7 \ 7 \ P
Department Copy 50 / 2026 12 / 2 / 1950 155 Yehuda ⟦line⟧ Rad Miss Khatoun Elisa, known as Khatoun Elia Ishaq Mordechai The twenty-third of December of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- ⟦line⟧ eight AD. (True Copy) Baghdad on 29 / 10 / 1950 ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council Copy Certified ⟦illegible⟧ 1 / 29 / 10