Verification Certificates, Employee Recommendations, Baghdadi Jewish Community
View interactive document pageThese are documents, including correspondence, from the Baghdadi Jewish community. Included are birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates as well as letters of recommendations for former employees of the Jewish community. Some certificates are written in English; when in Arabic, the certificates often list the names in Hebrew.
50 / 2269 2 / 7 / 1950 ⟦illegible⟧ Department 64 Abid Eliyahu known as Abid Eliyahu (Elias) Salman Mrs. Naeema daughter of Moshi The thirty-first of October of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD ⟦line⟧ 7 / 19 Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council 9 / 19 / 7
Registrar of Engagement and Marriage Contracts For the Israelite Community in Baghdad Baghdad on <del>19</del> / 7 / 1950 Presidency of the Israelite Community Baghdad After greetings Based on the entries recorded in my registers, I certify that Mr. Yusuf bin Sion Yaqub Has entered into an engagement with Miss Toba daughter of Yusuf Rahim Shashi In Baghdad on the day 28 / November / 1949 (corresponding to 7 Kislev 5710 ( ⟦line⟧ ) And has not married yet Conditions: One hundred and thirty-five Dinars Witnesses: Shamoun Shaul 135 Approximately Al-Bahu Haqir Ezra Zilkh Shamoun Shaul H. Shamoun ⟦hebrew signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of Mulla 19 / 7 / 50
50 / 227 20 / 7 / 1950 ⟦illegible⟧ The Department Youssef bin Sion Yaqoub Miss Toba daughter of Youssef Rahim Shamash The twenty-eighth of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 7 / 19 ⟦illegible⟧ 7 / 19 2 / 19 / 7
271 / 50 20 / 7 / 1950 Department Copy 434 Isaac Haskel Isaac Tawaf Miss Hayla daughter of Haskel Saleh Simantob The nineteenth of May, the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- six AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ 7/19 ⟦signature⟧ 20 / 7 7/19/ 50
3272 / 50 20 / 7 / 1950 124 Moshe bin Baruch Shimon Miss Stella daughter of Gurji, known as Stella Toba daughter of Gurji Yaqub The thirtieth of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD. (True copy) Baghdad on 28 / 3 / 951 On behalf of President of the Lay Council
50 / 2272 1950 / 7 / 20 124 Moshe bin Baruch Samson Miss Stella daughter of Gurji known as Stella Toba daughter of Gurji ⟦line⟧ According to the Ketubah ⟦line⟧ The thirtieth of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty- nine AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ 7 / 19 on 7 / 2 ⟦illegible signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council
50/3272 1950/7/20 124 Moshe bin Baruch Shimon Miss Stella daughter of Gurji, known as Stella Tweiba daughter of Gurji Jacob the Elder The thirtieth of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine AD (True Copy) (Baghdad on 1951/3/19) ⟦line⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ on behalf of President of the Lay Council ⟦faded stamp⟧
2782 / 50 20 / 7 / 1950 85 Yaqub Hay bin Mordechai, known as Yaqub Hay bin Mordechai Salman Miss Naima bint Aziz, known as Naima Aziz Yusuf Shamouli The thirty-first of March of the year one thousand nine hundred and twenty- one AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦illegible⟧ 7 / 19 ⟦illegible⟧ 2 / 19 / 7 ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council
50 / 7274 20 / 7 / 1950 400 Abdullah bin Abdul Nabi Naseem A⟦line⟧usha ×× Basra Miss Sabiha Matouk Moshi Aush⟦line⟧a The first of October of the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-⟦line⟧six and forty AD⟦line⟧. Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 19 / 7 Baghdad on 19 / 7 / 7
75/A/500 20/7/1950 The Exhibit Gouri bin Rahmim xx Iwan Miss Rachel Munshi The twenty-first of November of the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five AD. ⟦illegible signature⟧ 19/7 Abdullah 7/19/1 ⟦illegible signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council
We hereby certify that the person whose photograph is attached above is the person named Yousef Yaqoub Basrawi and that he is not the person named Yousef Yaqoub Zala Batwan. The mentioned Yousef Yaqoub Basrawi, whose photograph is attached above, has no connection to the Zala Batoula family and is not related to this family in any way at all. Accordingly, we have signed this testimony, written in Baghdad on 19/7/1950. Witness | Witness | The Mukhtar Mukhtar of the Israelite Community | Mukhtar of Taht al-Takiya neighborhood | Al-Bataween neighborhood, Fifth Division for Qanbar Ali neighborhood, Sassoon Dallal | Ezra Mukammal | Al-Haj Abbas Mustafa Witness Yaqoub Basrawi Number: 2272 / 50 Date: 29 / 7 / 1950 (We certify the authenticity of the witnesses' signatures and the Mukhtar's seal above) Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦illegible⟧ 7/19 2/10/2
50 / 2277 N / 7 / 1950 ⟦illegible⟧ the community ⟦illegible⟧ 656 Munshi Saleh Munshi Miss Violet Youssef Qattan The eighth of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD ⟦line⟧ . ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 7 / 19 Fulfilled ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Spiritual Council 9 / 19 / 7
⟦illegible⟧ The Department ⟦illegible⟧ Certificate 227 / ⟦illegible⟧ 50 / <del>227</del> 2 / 4 / 1950 Based on the documents kept with us, we hereby certify that the named Salim Sassoon Khazzam is still alive. Issa 7/20 7/20 Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council 2 / 20 / 7 Aleppo ⟦illegible⟧
Copy to the Command Certificate 3278 / 50 21 / 7 / 50 Based on the documents kept with us, we hereby confirm that the named Salim Sassoon Khazzam is still alive. (True Copy) Baghdad on 6 / 10 / 50 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Urgent ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
Number Copy of the Identity Book That: Yusuf son of Salih, as he holds Iraqi nationality and is registered in the Civil Status Register This book was issued to him on: Name and Surname: Yusuf Date and Place of Birth: 1902 Baghdad Father's Name: Salih Mother's Name: Helwa Religion: Mosaic Profession and literacy: Student, yes Married with wife or wives: Single Eye Color: Hazel Complexion: Wheatish Permanent Distinguishing Mark: A scar between his eyebrows Governorate (Liwa): Baghdad District (Qada): Baghdad Sub-district (Nahia): Neighborhood or Village: Haydar Khana Housing Number: 5/98 Type of Residence: House (True Copy) ⟦illegible signature⟧ 20 / 7 / 1925 A / 1 / 18
His Excellency the President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, respected After greetings We, the undersigned, hereby certify that Mr.: Yusuf Saleh Adam Was born in: Baghdad On the day: ⟦line⟧ Of: ⟦line⟧ Year: 1929 AD And for this purpose we have signed before him: Baghdad on 20 / 7 / 1950 Witness ⟦signature⟧ Saleh Yusuf Tailor in Al-Masbagha Witness Husni Saleh Tailor - Al-Masbagha I certify the contents of this certificate The Mukhtar ⟦two postage stamps with portraits and 'Save Palestine' overprint⟧ ⟦circular ink stamp, illegible⟧ Yousef Saleh Adam (Joseph) ⟦illegible handwriting in margin⟧ 20 / 7 / 50
3279 / 50 21st July 50 ⟦illegible⟧ BIRTH CERTIFICATE In accordance with testimonials presented, I hereby confirm that Mr. YOUSUF SALEH ADAM was born at Baghdad on the year 1926 ( nineteen hundred & twenty six A. D. ). ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ v k - Ofg. President, JEWISH COMMUNITY BAGHDAD. President, JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD. ⟦illegible⟧
Department Copy 3279 /50 C O P Y 21st July 50 BIRTH CERTIFICATE In accordance with testimonials presented, I hereby confirm that Mr. YOUSUF SALEH ADAM was born at Baghdad on the year 1926 ( nineteen hundred & twenty six A. D. ). Shamas 2 Copies 25/8 ⟦illegible signature⟧ For Ofg. President, JEWISH COMMUNITY BAGHDAD. Vice- President, JEWISH LAY COUNCIL BAGHDAD. Baghdad. 25th August 1950.
I request your Excellency to kindly ratify this certificate as I am unable to pay any amount to the Income Tax Department, no matter what that amount may be, due to my poverty and lack of means, as I have been ill throughout this year and I am still ill until now. Therefore, I seek your Excellency's mercy regarding this request, and with thanks to you, sir! Petitioner: Salman ⟦Munshi⟧ We endorse what is stated above, Serial 2214 Witness | Witness | Mukhtar of Qanbar Ali neighborhood Sassoon Ezra Dallal Mukhtar of Taht al-Takiyah Ibn Ezra Ishaq Mukammal Number: 50/2280 Date: 7 / 21 / 1950 (We certify the authenticity of the signatures of the witnesses and the seal of the Mukhtars above) Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦Ezra Mukammal⟧ ⟦21/7⟧ ⟦Qanbar Ali⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
The Official in Charge 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 ⟦Yitzhak Ezra Hakham⟧ passed away in Baghdad on the ⟦fifth⟧ day of the month of ⟦Tammuz 5710⟧ year 5710 ( 20 / 6 / 1950 ) and for this purpose I have signed below. ⟦signature⟧ 20 / 7 / 50 ⟦Yitzhak Ezra⟧ ⟦Hakham⟧ Heskel Haddad The Official in Charge of Jewish Burial Affairs ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ Death Certificate 50 / 4281 1950 / 7 / 22 Based on the certificate of the person in charge of burial matters in the Israeli cemetery in Baghdad, we hereby confirm that the named Ezra Saleh Mukammal passed away in Baghdad on the twentieth day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD ⟦line⟧ . Awf 7/20 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council ⟦illegible stamp⟧ 1 / 20 / 7
50 / 2282 1950 / 7 / 21 ⟦illegible⟧ 565 Youssef Rabie, known as Youssef Ezra bin Rabbi Agassi, Iranian Miss Najia Youssef, known as Najia daughter of Youssef Isaac Shabi The twenty-third of February of the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-six AD ⟦line⟧ . Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council ⟦signature⟧ 7/20 Present at the moment 7/20 9 / 20 / 7
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⟦illegible⟧ 50/2282 Department Copy 26 / 7 / 1950 520 Shamoun Isaac Shamoun Zakhouli Miss Ghazala Nahum El-Ba Cohen The seventh of May of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD. ⟦signature⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 9 / 20 / 7 Acting Head of the Community Head of the Lay Council
Department Copy ⟦illegible⟧ 50/2282 1950/7/21 520 Shamoun Isaac Shamoun Zalkhouli Miss Khajoo Nahum, known as Ghazala Nahum Elia Cohen The seventh of May of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD. (Corrected Certificate) True copy of the original 10/30 ⟦signature⟧ Acting Head of the Community President of the Lay Council 10/30/1 80/20