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IJA 2860

Rental Contracts, Tomkhe Tora Society

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This folder contains documents from the Tomkhe Tora Society. The documents are rental contracts for several properties in Baghdad.

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Archive Reference
IJA 2860
Item Number
5820
Date
Approx. January 1, 1941 to December 31, 1950
Languages
Arabic
Keywords
Baghdadi Jewish Community, Tomkhe Tora Society, Annotation, Revenue Stamp, Lease, Handwritten, Ink Stamp, Property, Thumbprint, Rent, Letterhead

AI English Translation, Pages 1-25

Archival unit 1

Copy recommendation:
Sequence number: 17
Door number: 10 / 2 / 11
Leased property: Khan
The contract was concluded between the trustee of the endowments of ⟦copy recommendation⟧ (the Lay Council of the Israelite community in Baghdad) hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Ahmed Najm al-Ali, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review,
the Khan located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 10 / 2 / 11, to be used as a Khan
from the beginning of 12 / 9 / 1952 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two) to the end of 6 / 8 / 1953 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty-
for a rental amount of only twenty-five Dinars for the year mentioned above ⟦three⟧
Second - The Lessor received from the Lessee only twenty-five Dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to
⟦line⟧ the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes, their amounts and maturity dates written below
Installments
1 ⟦line⟧
2 ⟦line⟧
3 ⟦line⟧
4 ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment) of the promissory notes written above upon maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property for the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of 500 Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him
for all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding false admission and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 12 / 9 / 1952
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
Ahmed Najm al-Ali Trustee of the endowments of ⟦copy recommendation⟧
(The Lay Council)
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 2

Tomkhi Torah
Rental Receipt
Serial Number 12
Door Numbers 11/1/10
The contract has been concluded between the Head of the Association in his official capacity, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Ahmed Najm al-Ani, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee,
on the following terms: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting the house
located in Baghdad in the Bab al-Agha neighborhood, numbered 10/1/11, for a period of one year
starting from June 1, 1952, until May 31, 1953 (one year)
for a rental amount of only seventy-five dinars for the above-mentioned year.
Second - The Lessor has leased the house belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for a rental amount of seventy-five dinars for the mentioned year, all of which has been received by the Lessor.
Third .. The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the duration of the lease, which is one year, and upon the expiration of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay a daily rent of 750 fils for the period of delay without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax is the responsibility of the Lessor or the property owner, whereas water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, to be paid regularly from his own funds in addition to the rental amount stated above. He must hand over the receipts to the Lessor upon request and must return all electric bulbs, glass, and other installations mentioned in this document in the same sound condition as received.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, on 11 / 2 / 1952
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Ahmed Najm al-Ani | ⟦illegible⟧
| | Head of the Association in his
| | official capacity
75 fils
75 fils
Al-Nuaimi Press and Bookstore - Baghdad

Archival unit 3

Refusal of renewal
Lease Paper
Sequence Number:
Door Number:
12
The contract has been concluded between ⟦line⟧ hereinafter called the Lessor
and between ⟦line⟧ hereinafter called the Lessee
on the following: -
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and viewing ⟦line⟧ located
in ⟦line⟧ in the neighborhood of ⟦line⟧ numbered ⟦line⟧ for a period of ⟦line⟧
from the beginning of ⟦line⟧
to the end of ⟦line⟧ nineteen hundred and ⟦line⟧
with a rental fee amounting to only ⟦line⟧
Second - The Lessor has received ⟦line⟧
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence ⟦line⟧ in the leased property for the duration of the lease ⟦line⟧ and at the end of the
lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax is on the Lessor (the owner of the house), while the water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee, and he is
obliged to pay them regularly ⟦line⟧ written in two copies, in the hand of each
of the two parties one copy in ⟦line⟧
Witness ⟦line⟧ Witness ⟦line⟧ Lessee ⟦line⟧ Lessor ⟦line⟧
75 fils
75 fils

Archival unit 4

Tomkhi Torah
Lease Paper
Serial Number:
Door Number: 10 / 2 / 11
The contract has been concluded between: President of the Physical Council of the Armenian Community
hereinafter referred to as the Lessor:
And: Ahmed Ibrahim al-Ani
hereinafter referred to as the Lessee:
On the following :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee and the latter has rented from the Lessor after viewing and inspection the house located
in Baghdad in Bab al-Sheikh district, No. 10 / 2 / 11 for a period of six months
from the beginning of December 9, 1951 (one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one)
to the end of June 8, 1952 (year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two)
for a rent amount of only ten dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils for the six months mentioned above
Second - The Lessor has received ten dinars and seven hundred and fifty fils
as the rent amount mentioned above
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence and habitation in the leased property for the lease period of six months only and at the end of the
lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of (750) fils without the need for an official notice.
Fourth - Property tax is on the Lessor (the house owner), while water, electricity, and guarding fees are on the Lessee and he
is obliged to pay them regularly. Written in two copies, in the hand of each
of the parties one copy on 12 / 10 / 1951
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
 |  | ⟦stamp⟧ | President of the Physical Council
 |  | Ahmed | of the Armenian Community
 |  |  | ⟦Subhi Dawood Kassab⟧
 |  |  | Secretary
100 fils

Archival unit 5

Lease Document
Kombi Kora
Serial Number:
Door Number: 54 / 20 Water
The contract has been concluded between the President of the Jewish Synagogue for the Israelite community in Baghdad in addition to his position, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Abdul Karim Al-Jarallah, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
On the following:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and viewing, the house located
in Baghdad in the Al-Midan neighborhood, number 54 / 20 for a period of one year
from the beginning of 1 / 5 / 1952, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two
to the end of 30 / 4 / 1953, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three
for a rental fee of only ninety Dinars annually
Second - The Lessor has leased the house belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for an annual rental fee of ninety
Dinars, of which thirty Dinars were received in advance and in cash, while the remaining amount of sixty
Dinars, the Lessee has undertaken to pay in two installments, the first amounting to thirty
Dinars by virtue of a promissory note due on 1 / 10 / 1952, and the second amounting to thirty Dinars by virtue of a promissory note
due on 1 / April / 1953
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the lease period of one year, and at the end of the
lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee of 400 Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax is on the Lessor or the owner of the house, while the water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee, and he is obliged
to pay them regularly. Written in two copies, in the hands of each
of the two parties one copy on 2 / 5 / 1952
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Abdul Karim Al-Jarallah | Haqir Cohen
President of the Jewish Synagogue in addition
to
his position
⟦stamp with portrait and text: 100 Fils⟧
⟦illegible signature⟧

Archival unit 6

12 -
10 / 2 / 11
Al-Saffafir Market / Khan
Private
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
M

Archival unit 7

Lease Document
Serial Number ⟦line⟧
Door Number 54 / 2 / 2
The contract has been concluded between the Vice President of the Jewish Community, acting in an official capacity, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Abdul Karim Al-Jarallah, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
As follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, the house located
In Baghdad, in the Al-Sinak neighborhood, numbered 54 / 2 / 2 for a period of one year
From the beginning of 20 / 5 / 1951, the year nineteen hundred and fifty-one
To the end of 20 / 5 / 1952, the year nineteen hundred and fifty-two
For a rent amount of only sixty Dinars annually
Second - The Lessor has leased the house belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for an annual rent of sixty
Dinars, of which thirty Dinars were received in advance and in cash; as for the remaining thirty Dinars,
It shall be paid by the Lessee in two installments: the first for fifteen Dinars by virtue of
A promissory note due on 20 November 1951, and the second for fifteen Dinars by virtue of a promissory note due on 20 February 1952
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the lease term of one year, and at the conclusion of
The lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in
Doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of 400 Fils
Without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - Property tax is on the Lessor or the owner of the house, while water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee
And he is obligated to pay them regularly. Written in two copies, held by
Each of the parties, one copy each on 20 / 5 / 1951
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Abdul Karim Al-Jarallah | Naeem Ibrahim Zubaida
Vice President of the Jewish Community
Acting in official capacity
200 Fils

Archival unit 8

Lease Paper
Serial Number:
Door Number: 2/54
The contract has been concluded between the Head of the Jewish Community in Baghdad in his official capacity, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Abdullah Al-Ghazali, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
On the following:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, the shop located
in Baghdad in the Al-Midan neighborhood, number 2/54, for a full year
from the beginning of 21 / 5 / 1951, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one
to the end of 20 / 5 / 1952, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two
for a rental amount of only ninety Dinars and no more
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee in cash and in advance the sum of thirty Dinars in quarters, and the amount of
sixty Dinars according to two promissory notes, each for the amount of thirty Dinars, the first of which is due
on the date 21 / 7 / 951 and the second on the date 21 / 9 / 951
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the duration of the lease, which is one full year, and at the end of the
lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of (400) Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - The property tax is on the Lessor (the owner of the house), while the water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee, and he is
obliged to pay them regularly ⟦line⟧ written in two copies, in the hands of each
of the two parties one copy on 21 / 5 / 951
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Abdullah Al-Ghazali | Naeem Zubaida
On behalf of the Head of the Jewish Community
Vice President of the Lay Council
200 Fils
Tawfiq Murad

Archival unit 9

Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD.
10 Fils
A contract has been concluded between the President of the Tomkhe Tora Society, Sassoon Haron, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Isaac Ibrahim the Barber, hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and viewing, the house
located in Baghdad in the Al-Rawaf neighborhood, numbered 54/2/2
from the beginning of the first of Dhu al-Hijjah 1268, the year nineteen hundred and sixty-eight Hijri
to the end of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1269, the year ⟦line⟧
for a rental amount of only fifty Iraqi Dinars.
Second: The Lessor has received in cash from the Lessee only twenty Iraqi Dinars, and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Fils Dinar |
20/- | First installment for a period of three months according to a receipt dated 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1268
20/- | Second installment for a period of five months ⟦line⟧
10/- | Third installment for a period of eight months ⟦line⟧
50/- |
1 Rabi' al-Awwal 1269
1 Jumada al-Awwal 1269
1 Sha'ban 1269
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If
the Lessee delays in paying the amount due, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee
is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rental amount of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: Property taxes on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee,
and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad, 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1268.
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧
75 Fils
1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1268

Archival unit 10

TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD.
Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
Iraq
10 Fils
A contract has been concluded between the head of the Tomkhe Tora organization, Sassoon Haron, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Ismail Ibrahim al-Halawi, hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, the shop
located in Baghdad in the Saray neighborhood, numbered 7/154
from the beginning of the first of Dhu al-Hijjah 1367, the year one thousand three hundred and sixty-seven Hijri
to the end of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1368, the year one thousand three hundred and sixty-eight Hijri
for a rental amount of only seven dinars and no more.
Second: The Lessor has received in cash from the Lessee only ten dinars ⟦illegible⟧ and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Dinar | Fils
2/000 | First installment for a period of three months according to a promissory note dated 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1367
2/000 | Second installment "five months" " " 1 Jumada al-Ula 1368
1/000 | Third installment "eight months" " " 1 Sha'ban 1368
5/000 |
from week to week
from 1 Jumada al-Ula 1368
from 1 Sha'ban 1368
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If
the Lessee delays in paying the amount due, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee
is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of ⟦blank⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: The property tax on the leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee,
and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad, 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1367.
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧
75 Fils
1344
1925
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY, BAGHDAD

Archival unit 11

Explanatory Revolution
Lease Agreement
Serial Number: 11
Door Number: 52 / 4 Al-Midan
The contract has been concluded between the President of the Lay Council of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, in addition to his position, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Al-Hajj Mahdi Ridai, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
As follows :-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and viewing, the shop located
in Baghdad in the Al-Midan neighborhood, numbered 52 / 4, for a period of one year
from the beginning of 1 / 11 / 1951 (the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one)
to the end of 31 / 10 / 1952 (the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two)
for a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty Dinars annually and no more.
Second - The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for an annual rent
of one hundred and twenty Dinars, of which the Lessor received sixty Dinars in cash, while
the remaining sixty Dinars the Lessee has pledged to pay three months after the date of
the start of the lease by virtue of a promissory note.
Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the lease term of one year, and at the end of the
lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one hundred Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - Property tax is on the Lessor or the owner of the house, while water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning fees are on the Lessee
and he is obliged to pay them regularly from his own money in addition to the rent written above, and to hand over the receipts to the Lessor
upon request, and he must hand over all electric lamps, glass, and other installations mentioned in this paper in sound condition
as he received them. Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties on 1 / 11 / 1951
Witness
Witness
The Lessor
The Lessee
Mr. Sion Daoud Shatoub
Al-Hajj Mahdi Ridai
President of the Lay Council of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
In addition to his position
⟦signature⟧
200 Fils
20 Fils
20 Fils

Archival unit 12

12- 24 / 2 / 2
Evening
D 85
Private
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 13

Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD.
A contract has been concluded between the President of the Tomkhe Tora Society, Salman Haron, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Al-Hajj Mahdi Ridha'i, hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, the house
located in Baghdad in the Al-Midan neighborhood, numbered 52/2/2
from the beginning of the first of November 1950, one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD
to the end of October 1951, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one AD
for a rental amount of only one hundred and twenty Dinars and no more.
Second: The Lessor has received in cash from the Lessee only forty Dinars, and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Fils | Dinar
- | 40 | First installment for a period of four months according to a promissory note dated 1 Nov 950 valid until 1 March 951
- | 40 | Second installment for a period of eight months according to a promissory note dated 1 Nov 950 valid until 1 July 951
- | 80 | Third installment
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If
the Lessee delays in paying the amount due, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee
is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of
delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: Property taxes on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee,
and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one in the hand of each of the two parties, in Baghdad, 1 November 950.
Witness
Witness
The Lessee
Al-Hajj Mahdi Ridha'i
The Lessor
200 Fils
40 Fils
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY, BAGHDAD

Archival unit 14

TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY | TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY | TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD | BAGHDAD | BAGHDAD.
A contract has been concluded between the President of the Tomkhe Tora Society, Sassoon Haron, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Mr. Abdul Wahab, hereinafter referred to as
the Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and notification, the Basra premises
located in Baghdad in the Al-Midan district, numbered 2/2/5
starting from the fourth of March, year 1970, the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy Hijri, for a period of two years
ending on the third day of Jumada al-Thani 1372, the year one thousand three hundred and seventy-two Hijri
for a rental amount of only two hundred dinars for the full period of two years.
Second: The Lessor has received in cash from the Lessee two hundred of the total, and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Note: - The aforementioned premises are leased and rented for a period of two years
and if the premises require repairs up to ten dinars,
it is the responsibility of Abdul Wahab the Lessee, and whatever exceeds that
for the premises shall be spent by the Society.
Fils | Dinar
First installment ⟦line⟧
Second installment ⟦line⟧
Third installment ⟦line⟧
X
First installment | ⟦line⟧
Second installment | ⟦line⟧
Third installment | ⟦line⟧
And if the premises require repairs up to ten dinars,
it is the responsibility of the Lessee, and whatever exceeds that
amount shall be shared equally between the two parties.
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If
the Lessee delays in paying the amount due, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee
is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of encumbrances. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period
of delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: Property taxes on the leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee,
and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one for each of the two parties, in Baghdad 8 / 10 / 50 AD
Witness
Witness
Lessor
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
Tomkhe Tora Society
Baghdad - 1344
1926
TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY, BAGHDAD
Abbas
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 15

- 11
2/2/54
Dubai Port
Private
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 16

TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY   TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY   TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD.   BAGHDAD   BAGHDAD
A contract has been concluded between the President of the Tomkhe Tora Society, Sassoon Haron, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor,
and Mr. Fadel Al-Kindamani, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review ⟦the house and the kindergarten⟧
located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Haydarkhana⟧ neighborhood, numbered 548/2/2
starting from the day of November 1, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD, for a period of two years
until the end of October, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two AD
for a rent amount of only one hundred and twenty dinars, nothing else, for a period of two years.
Second: The Lessor has received in cash from the Lessee, and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Fils | Dinar
- | 40 | The first installment due on November 1, 950
- | 40 | The second installment " " January 951
- | 40 | The third installment " " March 951
- | 120 |
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term, and he may not lease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If the Lessee delays in paying the amount due from him, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. Upon the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent amount of fils without the need for an official warning.
Fourth: The property tax on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, and he is obligated to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hands of each of the two parties in Baghdad, November 1, 950.
Witness Witness Lessee Lessor
Fadel Al-Kindamani
200 fils
100 fils
20 fils

Archival unit 18

TOMHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD.
Deferred | 60/-
Fourth installment due on 10 Aug 951 | 20/-
Fifth " " " 1 Nov 951 | 20/-
Sixth " " " 1 Jan 952 | 20/-
Seventh " " " 1 Mar 952 | 20/-
Eighth " " " 1 May 952 | 20/-
Only one hundred and sixty dinars and no more | 160/-
Original amount | 160/-
Paid up to Nov 950 | 140/- | Signature
Paid up to 10 Jan 951 | 120/- | Signature
Paid up to 8 May 951 | 100/- | Signature
Remaining on 18 / 11 / 1951 | 80/-
Remaining on 22 / 1 / 52 | 60/-
Remaining on 20 / 2 / 52 | 40/-
Balance and order 10 | 20/-

Archival unit 19

Tawfiq Shura
Sequence Number ⟦line⟧
Door Number ⟦line⟧ 4/2/2
Leased Property ⟦line⟧ Shop
A contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Tawfiq Shura Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Ali Rashid Kirkuki, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review,
the shop located in Baghdad in the Al-Sinak neighborhood, numbered 4/2/2, to be used as a shop
from the beginning of 1/9/1954 until the end of 31/8/1957
at an annual rent of only sixty Dinars.
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only thirty Dinars, and as for the remainder, amounting to thirty
Dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates as follows:
1- According to a promissory note due on January 15, 1955.
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) promissory note of the promissory notes issued above upon maturity,
the entire debt shall become accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in rent if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and may not sublease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of five hundred Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property, either in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, security, and sanitation fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 12/9/1954.
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Ali Rashid Kirkuki | Trustee of Tawfiq Shura Endowments
Deputy of the Lay Council
100 Fils
Ali

Archival unit 21

Tomakhi Torah
Lease Agreement
Serial Number: 8
Door Number: 34 / 2 / 2
The contract has been concluded between the Acting President of the Lay Council of the ⟦...⟧ sect, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Ali Rashid Kirkukli, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
As follows:
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection, the house located
In Baghdad, Al-Midan district, number 16 / 2, for a period of one year
From the beginning of 1/9/1951 (the first of September nineteen fifty-one)
To the end of 31/8/1952 (the thirty-first of August nineteen fifty-two)
For a total annual rent of only eight Dinars
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee four Dinars in cash, while the remaining balance
Amounting to four Dinars is payable via a promissory note due on 1/2/52
Third - The Lessee has the right of residency only in the leased property for the one-year lease term, and at the end of the
Lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the property and hand it over to the Lessor vacant of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
Obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦...⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth - Property tax is on the Lessor (the house owner), while water, electricity, and security fees are on the Lessee, and he
Is obliged to pay them regularly. Written in two copies, each of the parties
Has one copy on 27/9/51
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
Ali Rashid Kirkukli | Heskel Cohen
Acting President of the Lay Council
⟦signature⟧
100 fils

Archival unit 22

TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY | TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY | TOMKHE TORA SOCIETY
BAGHDAD | BAGHDAD | BAGHDAD.
7
The contract has been concluded between the President of the Tomkhe Tora Society and his colleagues, who are the Administrative Body, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Ali Zainal Karkali, hereinafter referred to as
The Lessee, as follows:
First: The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review, the house
Located in Baghdad in the Al-Madar neighborhood, numbered 2/2/16
From the beginning of September 10, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty AD
To the end of September 9, the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one AD
For a rental fee of only sixty Dinars and no more.
Second: The Lessor received in cash from the Lessee only thirty Dinars, and the Lessee must pay the remainder as follows:
Fils | Dinar
- | 30
Third: The Lessee has the right to benefit from the leased property during the lease term and may not sublease it to others without written consent from the Lessor. If
the Lessee delays in paying the amount due, the Lessor has the option to terminate the lease. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee
is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of
delay a daily rental fee of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fourth: Property taxes on the leased property shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee,
and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad, September 10, 1950.
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Ali Zainal Karkali | ⟦signature⟧
75 Fils
75 Fils

Archival unit 23

Sequence Number:
Door Number: 14 / 2 / Cyan
Leased Property: Shop
The contract has been concluded between the Trustee of the Tamukhi Torah Endowments (The Lay Council of the Israelite Community in Baghdad), hereinafter referred to
as the Lessor, and Mr. Abdul Hamid Habib Rashidi, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, as follows:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after inspection and review of
the shop located in Baghdad in the Al-Midan neighborhood, numbered 14/2/2, to be used as a shop
from the beginning of 1 / 9 / 1952 (fifty-two) to the end of 31 / 8 / 1953 (fifty-three)
for a rental fee of only sixty Dinars annually.
Second - The Lessor has received from the Lessee only thirty Dinars, and as for the remainder amounting to thirty
Dinars, the Lessee must pay it according to the promissory notes issued, their amounts and maturity dates below:
1 | 30/000 Dinars | according to a promissory note due on 1 / 1 / 1953
2 | ⟦line⟧
3 | ⟦line⟧
4 | ⟦line⟧
Third - If the Lessee delays in paying any (installment of the installments) promissory note of the promissory notes issued above upon maturity,
the entire debt becomes accelerated and due for payment immediately, and the Lessor has the option to terminate this contract and lease the property to others, and the Lessee shall be liable
for the difference in the rental fee if a deficit occurs, without the need to give a formal notice to the aforementioned Lessee.
Fourth - The Lessee has the right to occupy the leased property for the duration of the lease and does not have the right to lease it to others without written consent from
the Lessor. At the end of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so,
he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee of 700 Fils without the need for a formal notice.
Fifth - The Lessee undertakes to return the leased property to the Lessor at the end of the contract safe from any damage or deficiency and to compensate him for
all deficiencies and damages that occur in the leased property in kind or in value.
Sixth - The property tax shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, while the water, electricity, security, and cleaning fees are the responsibility of
the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly.
Seventh - The Lessee acknowledges that he has waived the right to request an oath from the Lessor regarding the admission of falsehood and other
oaths related to this contract.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties in Baghdad on 12 / 8 / 1952
Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor
| | Abdul Hamid Rashidi | Trustee of the Tamukhi Torah Endowments
| | | Deputy (The Lay Council)
⟦signature⟧
100 Fils

Archival unit 24

- 8 9/2/16 Water shop
shared with Abbas Helmy
Abbas Helmy's share died Total
⟦line⟧ ⟦line⟧ ⟦line⟧
18 4/8 p 7 4/8 p 26 p
H

Archival unit 25

Lease Contract
Serial Number 7
Door Number 14 / 2 / 2
The contract was concluded between the President of the Lay Council in addition to his position, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor
And Mr. Majeed Rashid Agha, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee
On the following:-
First - The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspecting the shop
Located in Baghdad in the Al-Masarih neighborhood, numbered 14 / 2 / 2 for a period of one year
From the beginning of 1 / 4 / 1953 (the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three)
To the end of 31 / 3 / 1954 (the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four)
For a rental amount of only sixty Iraqi Dinars
Second - The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for a rental amount of sixty Iraqi Dinars
The Lessor received thirty Dinars of it in cash, while the remainder is by a promissory note due
On 30 / 9 / 1953, its value is thirty Iraqi Dinars
Third - The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the lease term of one year, and at the end of the term
of the lease, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be
obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of ⟦line⟧ fils without the need for a formal
notice.
Fourth - The property tax is on the Lessor or the owner, while the water, electricity, guarding, and cleaning fees are
on the Lessee, to be paid regularly from his own money in addition to the rental amount written above, and he must hand over the receipts to the Lessor
upon request, and he must hand over all electric lamps, glass, and other installations mentioned in this paper intact as
he received them.
Written in two copies, one copy in the hand of each of the two parties on 27 / 4 / 1953
Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor
Majeed Rashid Agha | Hishmat Shamoun, President of the Lay Council
In addition to his position
100 Fils
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