AI English Translation, Pages 201-225
The Court of Justice of the Holy City
Baghdad, may God protect it
The Israelite Spiritual Court in Baghdad
JEWISH RELIGIOUS COURT
BAGHDAD
No.: 228
Date: 26 Adar
Year: 5691
To the honorable managers of the Community Committee for Jews in Baghdad.
Existence and Confirmation.
We hereby confirm that Mr. ⟦...⟧ son of ⟦...⟧
whom we have received testimony about that he is alive and existing now in Baghdad
and based on this we have given him this certificate.
Ezra Dangoor
Hakham Bashi
Newspaper :: ⟦Al-Shaab⟧
Number :: 1820
Date :: 25/1/51
7-7-51
Iraq and the Jews
Soviets
Protest of the Mayor of Jerusalem
Against the deportation of Iraqi Jews
The Near East station reported yesterday that Arif Pasha al-Arif, Mayor of Jerusalem
has sent a telegram to Monsieur Lie, Secretary-General of the United Nations, complaining about the policy
of Iraq in allowing Iraqi Jews to renounce their citizenship and emigrate to Israel.
He said: The Arab countries' retention of Jews within them will help solve the Palestine problem in
general and the Arab refugee problem in particular.
Iraq and the Jews
Soviets
The American New York Times newspaper says
that among the complex issues
that Israel has faced in the recent
period is the pressure exerted by
the Iraqi government to speed up the
process of moving Jews from Iraq. For
emigration from Iraq is currently proceeding
at a rate of approximately 4,000 people
per month, and if travel continues at
this rate, the process of moving
Iraqi Jews will take at least two years.
The article also mentioned that it is not
within Israel's intention to stop the immigration of Jews
to it, even though the new immigrants are
one of the causes of the crisis it suffers from today
in the economic situation. Also, there is no
political party calling for
changing the current immigration system.
The American newspaper says regarding
Russian Jews that although the
Soviet government has not allowed Jews
there to emigrate, it is inferred from
available information and reports that 80-
90 percent of these people wish to
travel to Israel, and the number of
Jews in the Soviet Union is estimated
at between two and three
million.
The magazine also says that 38,580
applications to leave the country were submitted to the
government of Israel until the end of
1950, and this number equals approximately 3 percent
of the total who have entered Israel
so far.
The Israeli Lay Council
in Baghdad
Number: 141
Date: 15 May 1927
To the Respected Director of Midrashim Talmud Torah
After greetings, with reference to your letter dated 21 March 927, the Council decided in its session held
on 13 May 927 to approve the acceptance of the teachers Kouji Shaul and Salman Kouji Ezekiel in the
Midrash school for the vacant positions effective from its date. With respect.
Vice President
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The Jewish Lay Council
Baghdad
Number 181
Date: April 1, 1937.
The Honorable Director of the Midrash Talmud Torah
Greetings.
Based on the account submitted by A. J. Brunman, we have processed against your account the sum of four hundred and twenty
two rupees and two (422/2) for the travel expenses of three teachers for the Midrash School and for the Kan De La Dim school, and that
is from the original amount that the Council had previously lent for the travel expenses of teachers from Jerusalem to Baghdad. Accordingly,
the aforementioned claim will be deducted directly as an offset from the allocations of the Midrash School. With respect;
President
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Department of the Military Magistrate
7 August 1918
To the presence of the respected Hakhambashi Effendi
After greetings. When you informed me that you had collected half a rupee on each
sheep in excess and requested giving the mentioned amount to the poor or to
the hospital, I think a misunderstanding occurred because I think the Koda officer
requested from you the collection of fees. Therefore, I ask you to pay the
Koda officer this fee, which is half a rupee for each sheep, and this fee does not belong
to the municipality. Please accept my highest respects and peace.
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The Loving
Deputy Military Governor
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German School
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Your Excellency the President
Please be so kind as to review the attached list
regarding the deduction of 12/926 Dinars by the Ottoman Bank
in Baghdad from the original value of the check amounting to 92/12865 Dinars
for the consumption of the Saleh Shalom Daniel School in Hilla.
I have consulted with the Assistant Manager of the Ottoman Bank in Baghdad
regarding the aforementioned deduction, and he explained to me that this deduction
belongs to them; rather, it had been collected by
the Rafidain Bank when the Consul visited for the purpose of
registering the aforementioned check to Hilla.
I have submitted this for your kind review and for the order
to disburse the remainder of the aforementioned consumption value.
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I have reviewed it
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OBC . 1
Ottoman Bank
Founded in Turkey
OTTOMAN BANK
(Incorporated in Turkey with Limited Liability)
EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
Place and Date: Baghdad, 3rd October, 1956.
Country: (Iraq)
CREDIT Advice to :-: THE ADMINSTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, Baghdad.
Net proceeds of the bills detailed below collected by us
Net value of the transfers listed below and collected for your account
for your account as per your letter of ⟦line⟧
According to your letter dated ⟦line⟧
Our Number | Your Number | Drawee | Place | Due date | ID. | To your Credit ID.
44191 | | RAFIDAIN BANK | HILLAH | CHEQUE | 13965.650 | ✓
Less : Stamp ⟦line⟧ : I.D. ⟦line⟧
Exchange I.D. 13.966 13.966 13951.684
Postages I.D. ID. Thirteen thousand nine hundred fifty
Cost of wire I.D. one and fils 684 only.
OTTOMAN BANK
Control Dept.
Asst-Manager
Manager.
78-80/56
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Washaye' 27 / 8 / 1952
His Excellency the Chairman of the Administrative Committee, Respected
Subject: The removed cemetery fence
Based on the instructions of the Accountant, Mr. Salim Kabbay, I have inspected
the removed iron fence and found it consists of two 1/2 inch square bars, and the
value of the removed bars is estimated at about ten dinars. This is for your order.
The Engineer
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His Excellency the Chairman
Based on your moral duty and your order to send the engineer
to inspect the iron fence removed by the municipality
in the cemetery and for fear of losing it. We have asked the engineer
to inspect it and estimate its value, and he estimated it at ten
dinars as shown above. Orders are dispersed.
The Accountant
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2/9
The Accountant
We have asked them for an offer from whoever buys it
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Your Excellency the Chairman
I send you my kind and respectful greetings. A person
has come to the department to purchase the iron fence removed from the cemetery
and kept with the guards there, and he paid ⟦20/-⟧ Dinars
and I have received from him a sort of ⟦deposit⟧ on the condition
that we obtain the approval of your esteemed committee, otherwise the
amount shall be returned to him the day after the ⟦session⟧ of your esteemed committee
Under orders, please.
Sincerely
12/9
Note
Based on the review of the engineer, Mr. Saleh Yousef, and the master craftsman
Alwan. The aforementioned individuals informed us that the government is still
removing some of the fence and that the guards are collecting it with the fence
removed previously, and therefore you may agree to postpone the sale
until all the fencing is collected so that we can offer it in a sale tender
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Date 17 / 9 / 1956
His Excellency the Head of the Jewish Community, Respected
Subject: The iron fence of the cemetery
Based on your strict instructions, I have inspected the fence of the
cemetery once again and saw that another section has been removed and added to the previously stripped section
and there is another section of the fence that is likely to be uprooted, so I see no point in staying at the
present time until all the removed fencing is collected.
Signature of the Engineer supervising the project and its follow-up
Dated on
17 / 9
The Engineer
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Date 10/22/1952
His Excellency the Chairman of the Administrative Committee, respected
Subject: Cemetery scrap iron (the fence)
Based on your order and after the removal of the fence was stopped, we offered it for sale and
the highest price offered to ⟦us⟧ was 35.000 Dinars. Therefore, we request your instructions in this regard and
thank you.
Accountant
His Excellency the President
One of the brokers in the sales department visited us accompanied by
a buyer and paid us an amount of -/20 Dinars for the mentioned fence
provided that he buys the ton for an amount of -/20 Dinars only. This and
we have received from him an amount of ten Dinars as a deposit pending your opinion
until we receive your orders for sale or otherwise.
The Collectors
Decision No. 8 dated
10/28
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Your Excellency the President
Based on Your Excellency's order, we have registered in ⟦the name of⟧ ⟦the committee⟧ of the
Saleh Sasson Daniel School in Hillah, the amount of 14965/650 Dinars
specifically for this purpose under the heading of the aforementioned school's consumption.
And we have withdrawn from it the necessary expenses. For current wages and others
from the mentioned consumption. This, and in view of the existence of previous rents
accruing from one year to another amounting to approximately ⟦400⟧ / ⟦860⟧ Dinars
⟦in which⟧ ⟦one is occupied⟧ with the matter, either by keeping it as it is under the school's name
or merging it with the rest of the mentioned consumption. Please accept my respect.
The Accountant
10/28
The accounts are not to be taken
And the amount remains, so it stays as it is
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10/29
His Excellency the President of the Administrative Committee of the Israeli Community in Baghdad, Respectfully
Subject:
I have been suffering from hemorrhoids and fistula for a long time, and despite my treatment
by the most skilled doctors in Iraq, my condition has become very
bad to the point that I cannot manage my private affairs. A
specialist doctor recently advised me of the necessity of traveling
outside of Iraq for treatment and recovery. Since my health condition
does not help me to travel and I have no assistant to secure
my livelihood and handle my private affairs, etc., and my health condition
has worsened now ⟦my situation⟧, I beg you to look into my case with
compassion and to make arrangements with one of the hospitals to keep me there
under the supervision of a specialist doctor to ensure my comfort,
health, and treatment, and to save me from the torment and hardships
that I am facing at the present time. With respect,
Your obedient servant
Salim Ezra Souri
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11/2/1956
Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 5452
Number :: M / <del>782</del> 56 / 25
Date :: <del>1956/9/23</del> 25
Subject Summary ::
Administrative Order
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Further to our administrative order number M/56/365 dated ⟦1956/5/29⟧ ,
The Administrative Committee has approved the extension of the regular leave for the engineer Mr. Saleh Yusuf
from 6/6/1956 until 12/8/1956 .
President
Copy to :-
Engineer Mr. Saleh Yusuf
Accountant
Personal File
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DR. G. RABY
Rashid Street - Baghdad
Tel. : { Clinic 6016
Res. 9393
Dr. Garmi Raby
Al-Rashid Street - Baghdad
Telephone { Clinic: 6016
Residence: 9393
Name:
Age:
Address:
Date:
To the Director of Admissions at ⟦...⟧ Hospital
Al-Rashid for Doctor ⟦...⟧
7/11/52
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Respectfully,
We have no objection to admitting
the patient to the hospital
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The Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community
In Baghdad
Telephone Number 5452
Number: M/506
Date: 20 / 11 / 1956
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Administrative Order
The Administrative Committee agreed in its session held on 19 / 11 / 1956 to increase
the salary of Mr. Salim Abdullah Gabbay, Accountant of the Community Presidency, from 57/- Dinars to 60/-
Dinars monthly (42/- Dinars nominal salary and 18/- Dinars cost of living allowance) and that is
effective from 1 / 11 / 56.
The President
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A copy of it to: -
1 - The Accountant to act accordingly
2 - The Employee concerned
3 - The Personal File
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Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 5452
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Number :: 12/285/56
Date :: 3/9/1956
Subject Summary ::
Administrative Order
Based on the decision of the Administrative Committee taken on 6/8/1956, an amount of
3/250 Dinars is allocated every two months to purchase lighting oil for the Shrine of Prophet Nahum, provided the amount is delivered
into the hands of Mr. Aziz Abdul Nabi.
President
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Copy to :-
Mr. Aziz Abdul Nabi
The Accountant - to act accordingly
Note
Based on the order of His Excellency the President, the allocation is considered from the first of the month of
August 956, and 3/250 Dinars have been paid for the allocations of the months of
August and September 56.
Accountant
4/9/1956
Administrative Committee of the Israelite Community
in Baghdad
Telephone Number 5452
Number: 570 / M
Date: 1956/11/26
Subject Summary:
Administrative Order
Based on the decision of the Administrative Committee taken at its session held on 56/11/19
Mrs. Georgette Isaac is granted an allowance of five dinars per month for house rent
residence, effective from the first of November 1956.
President
Copy to: -
The accountant to act accordingly
The aforementioned
Presidency of the Jewish Community
in Baghdad
Telephone No. (3531
5452
Number T/57/
Date 30 / 1 / 1957
Subject:
Excellency, General Manager of Rafidain Bank, Respected
Baghdad
After greetings and respect
We attach herewith check number 195565 dated 29/1/1957 for the amount of 12,500/- Dinars
(Twelve thousand five hundred Dinars only) and we request depositing it in the fixed account in your bank for a period of one full year
at an interest rate of 3.5% annually according to the agreement reached with your management, in the name of the Administrative Committee of the Jewish
Community in Baghdad. This will be signed upon receipt by the President of the Administrative Committee, Mr. Fareed Dawood Samra
and his deputy Mr. Frank Yameen. In the event of the absence of either of them, the member of the Administrative Committee, Mr. Sasson Shaul
Naftali, will sign, whose specimen signatures are shown below. We attach herewith a true copy of the Ministry of Justice's order to form the
aforementioned Administrative Committee.
Rabbi Sasson Khidhouri
Acting President of the Community
Specimen Signature of the President | Specimen Signature of the Vice President | Specimen Signature of the Member
Mr. Fareed Dawood Samra | Mr. Frank Yameen | Mr. Shaul Sasson Naftali
We certify the authenticity of the signatures shown above
Rabbi Sasson Khidhouri
Acting President of the Community
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His Excellency the Director of Rafidain Bank General - Baghdad
After greetings and respect
We have received herewith a check numbered 195565 and dated 1/29/957
In the amount of -/2500 Dinars (only two thousand five hundred Dinars and no more)
Please deposit it in the fixed account at your bank for a full year at an interest
Rate of 3.5% annually according to the desires established with your management, and that
In the name of the Administrative Committee of the Jewish Community in Baghdad. This and
The receipt will be withdrawn by the Chairman of the Administrative Committee who will
Spend its surroundings at the time in his name, and in case of his absence for any reason it will
Be spent by the Administrative Committee in a legal manner according to an official letter sent
To you at the time. Please accept our highest respect and appreciation.
Signatures
Signature of the President | Signature of the Vice President | Signature of the Member
Mr. Nouri Daoud Samra | Mr. Fouad Yamin | Mr. Shaul Salim Fattal
We certify the authenticity of the signatures shown above
⟦Presidency of the Israelite Community⟧
⟦in Baghdad⟧
Number 3531
5452
Reference Number /
Date 30 / 1 / 1958
Subject:
His Excellency the General Manager of Rafidain Bank, Respected
Baghdad
After greetings and respect,
We enclose herewith a check numbered 195565 dated 29 / 1 / 1957 for the amount of 12,500/- Dinars
(Only twelve thousand and five hundred Dinars and no more) and we request depositing it in a fixed account in your bank for a full year
with an interest rate of 3.5% per annum according to the agreement reached with your management, in the name of the Administrative Committee of the
Israelite Community in Baghdad. This is to be signed upon receipt by the Chairman of the Administrative Committee, Mr. Farid Dawood Samra,
and his deputy Mr. Frank Yameen, and in the absence of one of them, the member of the Administrative Committee Mr. Sassoon Shaoul
Naftali will sign, whose specimen signatures are shown below. We enclose a true copy of the Ministry of Justice order for the formation of the
mentioned Administrative Committee.
Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri
Acting President of the Community
Specimen Signature of Chairman | Specimen Signature of Deputy Chairman | Specimen Signature of Member
Mr. Farid Dawood Samra | Mr. Frank Yameen | Mr. Shaoul Sassoon Naftali
We certify the authenticity of the signatures shown above:
Rabbi Sassoon Khadhuri
Acting President of the Community