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IJA 2733
Correspondence, Insurance Receipts, Rental Agreement, Electricity Bills, Baghdadi Jewish Community
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These are archival documents from the Baghdadi Jewish community. Included are rental agreements between the President of the Jewish community and various community members; ledgers of property holdings; correspondence regarding the distribution of endowments to schools and hospitals; legal paperwork for establishment of an endowment; insurance policy invoices from the South British Insurance Company, L’Union and the Iraq Insurance Office; insurance policies issued by the Legal & General Assurance Society Limited and the South British Insurance Company, electricity and water bills; and contracts. The insurance policies cover everything from fire and auto to typewriters and Persian rugs. Many of the documents are administered by the Jewish Lay Council, overseen by Eliyahu Hiam Youfek or Heskel David Shemtob.
AI English Translation, Pages 1-25
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Lease Document Serial Number: ⟦line⟧ Door Number: 129 The contract has been concluded between ⟦Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Jewish Community⟧ And between ⟦Karimi Ezra⟧ On the following:- 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 ⟦Torah⟧ neighborhood numbered ⟦129⟧ for a period of ⟦one year⟧ From the beginning of ⟦September 1, 1949⟧ To the end of ⟦August 31, 1950⟧ For a rental amount of only ⟦fifteen and a half dinars only⟧ Second - The lessor has leased ⟦the shop⟧ belonging to the lessee referred to for a rental amount ⟦according to receipts⟧ ⟦According to monthly receipts⟧ ⟦And its amount is twenty-six according to two promissory notes, each for the amount of 13 dinars⟧ ⟦The first promissory note on 12/31/1949 and the second on 3/31/1950⟧ Third - The lessee has the right of residence ⟦only⟧ in the leased property for the duration of the lease ⟦and at⟧ the end of the period 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 ⟦five hundred⟧ 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 guarding fees are on the lessee and he is obliged To pay them regularly ⟦⟦line⟧⟧ From the two parties, one copy on ⟦September 1, 1949⟧ Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦The Monk Ezra⟧ | ⟦Karimi Ezra⟧ | ⟦Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri⟧ ⟦President of the Jewish Community⟧ ⟦In his capacity as trustee⟧
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Lease Deed Serial Number ⟦line⟧ Door Number 10/179 The contract was concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khaddouri, Head of the Jewish Community in his capacity as Trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, And Naji Sahyoun, 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 sighting, the shop located in Baghdad in the Torah neighborhood, number 179/55, for a full year from the beginning of April 1, 1949 to the end of March 31, 1950 at a rental value of only twenty-four dinars and no more. Second - The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to <del>to</del> the aforementioned Lessee at an annual rental value of 24 dinars. Fourth - The Lessor has received from the Lessee the amount of ten dinars in cash, and the remainder amounting to fourteen dinars via two promissory notes, each for the amount of seven dinars. The first note is due on August 1, 1949, and the second on November 1, 1949. Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the duration of the lease from the above date, and at the end of the term of the lease, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and deliver it 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 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, and security fees are on the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly. One copy for the two parties on April 1, 1949 Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | Naji Sahyoun | Rabbi Sassoon Khaddouri | | | Head of the Jewish Community | | | In his capacity as Trustee ⟦Four revenue stamps: two 5 fils, two 10 fils with portraits of King Faisal II⟧
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Lease Deed Serial Number: Door Number: ⟦500/129⟧ A contract has been concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, President of the Jewish Community, in his capacity as Trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor And Sion Eliyahu, 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 shop located In Baghdad, in the Torah neighborhood, numbered 500/129 for a full year From the beginning of April 1, 1949 To the end of March 1950 For a rental amount of only thirty dinars and no more Second — The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to <del>to</del> the Lessee aforementioned for a rental amount of thirty dinars I have received from the Lessee an amount of ten dinars in cash, and the remaining twenty Dinars are per two promissory notes, each for an amount of ten dinars; the first note Is due on August 1, 1949, and the second is due on November 1, 1949 Third — The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property; the lease term is 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 vacant of all 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, and guard fees are on the Lessee, and he is obliged To pay them regularly. One copy from the two parties in Baghdad 1949 Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor Sion Eliyahu | Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri President of the Jewish Community In his capacity as Trustee ⟦Revenue stamps with cancellations and signatures⟧ Sion Eliyahu
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Lease Contract Serial Number: Door Number: 122/20 The contract was concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Jewish Community, in his capacity as trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Reuben Ahmed Saleh, 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 inspection, the shop located in Baghdad, Al-Tawrat neighborhood, numbered 122/20, for a period of one full year starting from April 1, 1949 until the end of March 31, 1950 for a rental amount of only thirty Dinars and no more. Second — The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to <del>to</del> the aforementioned Lessee for a rental amount of thirty Dinars. The Lessor has received from the Lessee the amount of ten Dinars in cash, and the remaining amount of twenty Dinars is covered by two promissory notes, each for the amount of ten Dinars. The first note is due on August 1, 1949, and the second is due on November 1, 1949. Third — The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property during the lease term until March 31, 1950. At the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the property and hand it over to the Lessor free of all occupancy. If he is late in doing so, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rent of one hundred fils without the need for a formal notice. Fourth — Property taxes are the responsibility of the Lessor or the house owner, while water, electricity, and security fees are the responsibility of the Lessee, who is obligated to pay them regularly. One copy for each of the two parties on April 1, 1949. Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor | | Reuben Ahmed Saleh | Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri | | | President of the Jewish Community | | | In his capacity as trustee ⟦Five revenue stamps with portraits and ink cancellations⟧ ⟦Two fingerprints⟧
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Lease Contract Sequence Number: ⟦line⟧ Door Number: 50 / 129 The contract has been concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri, President of the Jewish Community in his capacity as trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor And between Munir Mansa, 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 shop located in a house in the Torah Quarter, number 50 / 129, for a full year starting from the beginning of April 1, 1949 until the end of March 31, <del>1949</del> 1950 for a rental amount of only thirty dinars and no more Second - The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to - to the Lessee for the aforementioned daily rate for a rent of ten dinars in cash ⟦And the remainder, an amount of ten dinars was received from the Lessee in cash, and the rest amounting to⟧ ⟦ten dinars according to two promissory notes, each for an amount of ten dinars; the first note expires⟧ ⟦on August 1, 1949, and the second expires on November 1, 1949⟧ Third - The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the duration of the lease until March 31, 1950, and at the conclusion of the lease period, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor vacant of all occupants. 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 - Property tax is on the Lessor or the owner of the house, while water, electricity, and guard fees are on the Lessee and he is obliged to pay them regularly ⟦line⟧ from both parties, one copy in April 1949 Witness | Witness | Lessee | Lessor Munir Mansa | Rabbi Sassoon Khedhouri President of the Jewish Community In his capacity as trustee ⟦Revenue stamps with portraits and cancellations⟧ 10 Fils 5 Fils 10 Fils 5 Fils ⟦illegible⟧ Fils
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Lease Contract Serial Number: Door Number: 129/55 The contract has been concluded between: Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri, President of the Jewish Community in his capacity as Trustee And between: Murad Hay Zion On the following terms: 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 Torah neighborhood at number 129/55 for a full year starting from the first of April 1949 until the end of March 31, 1950 for a rent amount of forty-three Dinars only Second - The lessor has leased the shop belonging to <del>to</del> the lessee for a rent of forty-three Dinars ⟦And has received⟧ from this amount thirteen Dinars in cash, and the remainder amounting to thirty Dinars shall be paid according to two promissory notes, each for the amount of fifteen Dinars. The first note is due on August 1, 1949, and the second is due on November 1, 1949 Third - The lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased premises during the lease period until the end of March 1950. At the end of the lease period, the lessee is obliged to vacate the leased premises and hand them over to the lessor free of occupancy. If he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay a daily rent for the period of delay in the amount of two 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, and security fees are on the lessee and he is obliged to pay them regularly One copy for both parties on April 1, 1949 Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor Moshe Hay Zion | | Murad Hay Zion | Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri President of the Jewish Community In his capacity as Trustee Iraq Finance 20 Fils Iraq Finance 10 Fils Iraq Finance 10 Fils IRAQ POSTAGE 10 FILS IRAQ POSTAGE 10 FILS
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Lease Contract Serial Number: ⟦line⟧ Door Number: 129 The contract has been concluded between: Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri, President of the Jewish Community hereinafter referred to as the Lessor: And: Sadeqah Salem hereinafter referred to as the Lessee: First – The Lessor has leased to the Lessee, and the latter has leased from the Lessor after viewing and inspection: The shop Located in: Baghdad In the district of: Al-Tawrah Under number: 129 For a period of: One full year Starting from: April 1, 1949 Until the end of: March 31, 1950 For a rental fee amounting only to: Twenty-five and a half Dinars only Second – The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee for a rental fee of twenty-five Dinars and a half, and the Lessee acknowledged that he owes an amount of twelve Dinars and seven hundred and fifty Fils to be paid via two promissory notes, each for an amount of six Dinars and three hundred and seventy-five Fils The first on August 1, 1949, and the second on November 1, 1949 Third – The Lessee has the right of occupancy: Only In the leased property for the duration of the lease: Until the end of March 1950 And upon the conclusion of the lease term, the Lessee is obliged to vacate the leased property and hand it over to the Lessor vacant of all occupants, and if he delays in doing so, he shall be obliged to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee of: Two hundred and fifty Fils without the need for a formal notice.: Fourth – Property tax is upon the Lessor or the house owner, while water, electricity, and security fees are upon the Lessee, and he is obliged to pay them regularly. ⟦line⟧ One copy for each party on: April 1, 1949 Witness Witness The Lessee The Lessor Sadeqah Salem Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri President of the Jewish Community In his capacity as trustee ⟦Revenue Stamp: 10 Fils, King Faisal II⟧ Rescue Palestine 10 ⟦Signature over stamp⟧ ⟦Revenue Stamp: 5 Fils, King Faisal II⟧ ⟦Revenue Stamp: 10 Fils, King Faisal II⟧ ⟦Fingerprint⟧ ⟦Fingerprint⟧ ⟦Revenue Stamp: 5 Fils, King Faisal II⟧ ⟦Revenue Stamp: 20 Fils, King Faisal II⟧
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Lease Agreement Serial Number: Door Number: ⟦illegible⟧ / 179 The contract has been concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khidhouri, President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, in his capacity as trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor And Menachem Ezra, 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 inspection, the shop located in Baghdad in the Al-Tawrat neighborhood, number ⟦illegible⟧ / 179, for a full year starting from the first of April 1949 until the end of March 1950 at a rent of only thirty Dinars and no more Second - The Lessor has leased the shop belonging to him to the aforementioned Lessee at a rent of thirty Dinars The Lessor has received from it the sum of ten Dinars in cash and in advance, and the remainder amounting to twenty Dinars under two promissory notes, each for the sum of ten Dinars; the first note shall be paid on August 1, 1949, and the second on November 1, 1949. Third - The Lessee has the right of occupancy only in the leased property for the duration of the lease until the end of March 1950, and at the conclusion 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 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 obliged to pay them regularly One copy for each of the two parties on April 1, 1949 Witness Witness Lessee Lessor ⟦illegible signature⟧ Menachem Ezra Rabbi Sassoon Khidhouri President of the Jewish Community In his capacity as trustee ⟦Revenue stamps with portrait of King Faisal II⟧
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Rental Document Serial Number: Door Number: ⟦Map⟧ / 129 The contract has been concluded between Rabbi Sassoon Khadduri, President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad, in his capacity as Trustee, hereinafter referred to as the Lessor, and Naji Murad, 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 inspection and knowledge, ⟦the shop⟧ located in Baghdad in the ⟦Al-Torah⟧ quarter, number 50 T / 129, for a period of one year from the beginning of April 1, 1949 to the end of March 1950 for a rental fee of exactly thirty Dinars only. Second: The Lessor has received from the Lessee an amount of ten Dinars in cash, ⟦and the remainder⟧ is twenty twenty Dinars to be paid according to two promissory notes, each for an amount of ten Dinars. The first note is due on August 1, 1949, and the second on November 1, 1949. Third: The Lessee has the right of residence only in the leased property for the duration of the lease until the end of March 1950, and at the end of the lease period, the Lessee is obligated to vacate the property and hand it over to the Lessor free of occupants. If he delays, he shall be obligated to pay for the period of delay a daily rental fee of two hundred and fifty 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 obligated to pay them regularly. This was written in two copies, each of the parties having one copy on April 1, 1949. Witness | Witness | The Lessee | The Lessor | | Naji Murad | Rabbi Sassoon Khadduri | | | President of the Jewish Community in Baghdad | | | In his capacity as Trustee
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Tenant Name | Shop Number | Annual Rent (Fils / Dinars) | Received Rent (Fils / Dinars) | Profession Sadiq Salem | 129 / 50 | 17 500 | 20 000 | Cotton Carder Naji Hanafi | 129 / 50 | 22 500 | 50 000 | Tailor Rubin Akram Saleh | 129 / 250 | 22 500 | 50 000 | Finisher Gurji Ezra | 129 / 250 | 47 500 | 30 000 | Finisher Sion Eliyahu | 129 / 250 | 22 500 | 50 000 | ⟦Fishmonger⟧ Munir Hanafi | 129 / 250 | 22 500 | 50 000 | Carpenter Menachem Ezra | 129 / 250 | 22 500 | 50 000 | Tailor Madani Hai Sion | 129 / 250 | 22 500 | 80 000 | ⟦Insured⟧ Payments For keeping ⟦illegible⟧ 2/28
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Volume Number 59872 Receipts for Dirhams collected for the government Serial Number: 27 Fils/Dinar: 60 / 150 Department Name: ⟦line⟧ Received from: Ay Ghanem Asfour Amount: One Dinar and one hundred and sixty On account of: Rent Date: 1 / 8 / ⟦illegible⟧ Signature of the Receiver ⟦signature⟧ Department Address Accounting
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Volume Number 59872 Receipts for Dirhams collected for the government Serial Number: 61 Fils/Dinar: 250 Department Name: ⟦line⟧ Received at: ⟦line⟧ Amount: ⟦line⟧ Dinars and ⟦line⟧ On account of: ⟦line⟧ Date: ⟦line⟧ Receipt Title: ⟦line⟧ 228 15 - Any ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Signature of the Receiver ⟦signature⟧ Accounting
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Receipts for money collected for the government Book Number: 59872 Serial Number: 62 Fils/Dinar: 250/ - Department Name: ⟦illegible⟧ Received from: Isaac ⟦illegible⟧ Amount: ⟦illegible⟧ Dinar and: Fils On account of: ⟦illegible⟧ Date: 29 / 8 / ⟦illegible⟧ Receiver's Signature: Job Title: ⟦signature⟧ Publications
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59872 Volume Number Receipts for Dirhams Collected for the Government Serial Number: 63 Fils/Dinar: 120 1200 Department Name: Received from: ⟦Ibrahim Hassoun⟧ Amount: Dinar and On account of: Rent On date: Address of: Signature of Collector ⟦signature⟧
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59872 Folio Number Page Receipts of funds collected for the government Serial Number: 64 Fils/Dinar: -/250 Name of Department: ⟦line⟧ Received from: Eli Khedhouri Khedhouri Amount: Two hundred and fifty Dinar and: On account of: ⟦...⟧ fees Signature of Recipient: ⟦signature⟧ Date: Job Title: 221
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59872 Volume Number Receipts for funds collected for the government Serial Number: 65 Fils/Dinar: 125 Department Name: Received from: ⟦Elia Hayim Yusuf⟧ Amount: ⟦illegible⟧ Dinar and On account of: ⟦Rena⟧ Receiver's Signature: ⟦signature⟧ Dated: ⟦illegible⟧ Address of:
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59872 Volume Number Receipts for funds collected for the government Serial Number: 66 Fils/Dinar: 125 Department Name: Received from: ⟦To Qasim Alwan⟧ Amount: Dinar and On account of: ⟦Naji Habib⟧ Signature of the collector: Address ⟦Profession⟧: Dated: 632 ⟦signature⟧
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Volume Number 59872 Accounting 7 Receipts of Dirhams collected for the government Serial Number 67 Fils/Dinar 25 Department Name ⟦...⟧ 624 Received from Eli Hayim Yaqub Amount ⟦...⟧ Dinars and ⟦...⟧ On account of a notice Signature of collector ⟦signature⟧ Dated ⟦...⟧ Address ⟦...⟧
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917 1/2/1949 Department Copy Through the Honorable Notary Public of East Baghdad To Mr. Moshe Hayyim Sion, Respected Residing at Shop No. 50H / 139 in Torah neighborhood Greetings, We bring to your attention that the lease term for the shop located in Torah neighborhood, belonging to the Hadya Menashi Saleh School for Girls, will expire on March 31, 1949, according to the contract dated 4/1/1949. Considering that the aforementioned leased property is an endowment (Waqf), and necessity dictates observing the interest of the endowment by making the rental rates proportional to the benefit derived from the mentioned leased property, and based on the law exempting endowment properties from rent control, and since the fair market rent for the above-mentioned property is 80 Dinars annually. Therefore, you must be informed of the need to consult with us to agree on organizing a new lease contract if you wish to continue occupying this leased property. Be advised that if you continue to occupy the property after the current contract term expires without renewing it, this will be considered as your consent to lease the shop mentioned above for the rental rate noted previously, amounting to 80 Dinars for a period of one year, which you will be obliged to pay immediately after the contract expires, provided that we have the option at any time to file a lawsuit against you requesting the evacuation of the property before the competent court and obligating you to a daily guarantee of (350 fils) starting from the contract expiration date until the evacuation date. We await your settlement of this matter amicably. Please accept the highest respect. Witness | Witness | President of the Community ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ Salim Murad Khabbaza | Sh. A. S. Sion Shamas | Secretary of the Israelite Community Accountant of the Community Presidency | Trustee of the School Endowments E/147/115 under the Tekiya | 94/518 Consul | Hadya Menashi Saleh for Girls Baghdad | Baghdad | 2/28
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916 1949/ Department's Copy Through His Excellency the Notary Public of East Baghdad To Mr. Munir Hakyal Residing in the shop numbered 139/50 in Al-Tawrah quarter Greetings, We draw your attention to the fact that the period of your lease agreement for the shop located in Al-Tawrah quarter, belonging to the Hadya Mashi Saleh School for Girls, will expire on March 31, 1949, according to the contract dated April 1, 1948. In view of the fact that the aforementioned leased property is an endowment (Waqf) and necessity requires observing the interest of the endowment and making the rent amounts proportional to the benefit derived from the aforementioned leased property, and based on the law of excluding endowment properties from the Rent Control Law, and since the fair market rent for the aforementioned property is 50/- Dinars annually. Therefore, you must be informed of the need to consult us to agree on establishing a new lease contract if you wish to continue occupying the leased property. Please be advised that if you continue to occupy the property after the expiration of the current contract without renewing it, this will be considered as your consent to lease the shop mentioned above for the rent mentioned previously, amounting to 50/- Dinars for a period of one year, which you will be obligated to pay immediately after the contract expires, provided that we have the option at any time to file a lawsuit against you requesting the evacuation of the leased property before the competent court and obliging you to a daily guarantee of (250 fils) starting from the date of the contract expiration until the date of evacuation. Awaiting your settlement of this matter in an amicable manner. With highest respect. Head of the Community Witness | Witness Salim Murad Khabbaza | Nu' Shaiyun ⟦Shammas⟧ The Trustee of the School Endowments Secretary of the Israelite Community, Accountant of the Community Leadership Hadya Mashi Saleh for Girls 115/24 under completion 94/518 sequence Baghdad
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925 2/1949 Department's Copy Through His Excellency the Notary Public of East Baghdad To Mr. Menahem Ezra, Respectfully Residing in the shop numbered 50 T/139 in the Torah neighborhood Greetings, We draw your attention to the fact that the lease term for the shop located in the Torah neighborhood belonging to the Hadia Munshi Saleh School for Girls will expire on March 31, 1949, as per the contract dated April 1, 1948. Given that the leased property is (Waqf) and necessity dictates observing the interest of the Waqf and making the rental rates proportional to the benefit derived from the aforementioned leased property, and based on the law exempting Waqf properties from the Rent Control Law, and since the fair market rent for the above-mentioned leased property is 50/- Dinars annually. Therefore, you must be informed of the need to consult us to agree on organizing a new lease contract should you wish to continue occupying this leased property, noting that if you continue to occupy the property after the expiration of the current contract term without renewing it, this will be considered as your consent to lease the shop mentioned above for the rental rate mentioned earlier amounting to 50/- Dinars for a period of one year, the payment of which becomes due immediately after the contract ends, provided that we have the option at any time to file a lawsuit against you requesting the eviction of the property before the competent court and obligating you to a daily indemnity of (250 Fils) starting from the date the contract ends until the date of eviction. This is pending your settlement of this matter in an amicable manner. Please accept our highest respects. Witness ⟦signature⟧ Witness ⟦signature⟧ Head of the Community ⟦signature⟧ Salim Murad Khabbaza Secretary of the Israelite Community 47 T/115 Taht al-Tawka Baghdad Nua Siyoun Shamash Accountant of the Community Presidency Sequence 518/94 Baghdad The Trustee of the Waqfs of the School of Hadia Munshi Saleh for Girls c/c/x 1/s
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914 1/2/1949 Department Copy Via His Honor the Notary Public of East Baghdad To Mr. Naji Haskell Residing in shop number 50/139 in Al-Tawrah neighborhood Greetings, We bring to your attention that the lease term for the shop located in Al-Tawrah neighborhood belonging to the Hadiyah Munshi Saleh School for Girls will expire on March 31, 1949, as per the contract dated 4/1/1948. Given that the leased property is an endowment (Waqf) and necessity dictates observing the interest of the endowment and making the rental rates proportionate to the benefit derived from the aforementioned leased property, and based on the law exempting endowment properties from the Rent Control Law, and since the fair market rent for the property mentioned above is 50/- Dinars annually. Therefore, you must be informed of the need to consult us to agree on organizing a new lease contract regardless, should you continue to occupy the property. Be advised that if you continue to occupy the property after the expiration of the current contract without renewing it, this will be considered as your consent to lease the shop mentioned above for the rent mentioned previously, amounting to 50/- Dinars for a period of one year, which shall be due from you immediately after the end of the contract, provided that we have the option at any time to file a lawsuit against you requesting the evacuation of the leased property before the competent court and obligating you to a guarantee of (250 fils) daily starting from the date the contract ends until the date of evacuation. Awaiting your settlement of this matter in an amicable manner. Please accept our highest respect. 2/28 ⟦signature⟧ | Witness | Witness Head of the Community | ⟦signature⟧ | ⟦signature⟧ | Shua Sion Shua | Salim Murad Khabbaza Trustee of the School Endowments | Accountant of the Community Presidency | Secretary of the Jewish Community Hadiyah Munshi Saleh for Girls | 5/18/94 ⟦illegible⟧ | 115/a/247 Under the Takiyah | Baghdad | Baghdad
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Department Copy 812 1 / 2 / 1949 Through His Excellency the Honorable Notary Public of Eastern Baghdad The named Mr. Sadiq Sayyid Rustum, the Honorable Residing in the shop numbered 55/139 in Al-Tawrat neighborhood After greetings, We draw your attention to the fact that the lease term for your shop located in Al-Tawrat neighborhood, belonging to the Hadya Munshi Saleh School for Girls, will end on March 31, 1949, according to the contract dated 1 / 4 / 1948. Considering that the leased property is an endowment (Waqf) and necessity dictates observing the interest of the endowment and making rental rates proportionate to the benefit derived from the aforementioned leased property, and based on the law exempting endowment properties from the Rent Control Law, and since the fair market rent for the aforementioned leased property is 30/- Dinars annually. Therefore, it is necessary to inform you of the need to consult us to agree on organizing a new lease contract if you wish to continue occupying the leased property. Please be advised that if you continue to occupy the leased property after the end of the current contract term without renewing it, this will be considered as your consent to lease the shop mentioned above for the rent estimated above amounting to 30/- Dinars for a period of one year, due for payment by you immediately after the end of the contract, provided that we have the option at any time to file a lawsuit against you requesting the eviction of the property before the competent court and obligating you to a guarantee (indemnity) of (200 Fils) daily starting from the date of the contract's expiration until the date of eviction. This is while awaiting your settlement of this matter in an amicable manner. Please accept the highest respect. Witness ⟦signature⟧ Salim Murad Kabbay Secretary of the Israelite Community 115/2/47 Under Al-Takiya Baghdad Witness ⟦signature⟧ Noah Sion Shaul Accountant of the Community Presidency Serial 94/518 Baghdad President of the Community Sassoon ⟦signature⟧ The Trustee (Mutawalli) of the endowments of the school of Hadya Munshi Saleh for Girls DA /