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Sassoon School Expenses
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Fils Dinar | Statement | Date | Fils Dinar | Statement | Date
94974 | Previous | 5 | 100108 | Previous |
250 | To school | 1952/4/20 | 050 | To ⟦Abdul⟧ Razzaq | 1952/4/27
470 | From ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | — | 050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | 1952/4/21 | 050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/28
101 | To ⟦Dr.⟧ Sassoon Khadduri | — | 054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
250 | To school | — | 050 | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | —
054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | — | 150 | To ⟦Saleh⟧ Shaoul | —
050 | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | 1952/4/25 | 250 | To school | 1952/4/29
050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | — | 050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
251 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Taha | — | 054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
250 | To school | — | 250 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/31
050 | To school | — | 050 | To school | —
050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | — | 054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
050 | To school | — | 050 | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | 1952/4/25
050 | From ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | 1952/4/26 | 250 | To school | —
054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | 1952/4/8 | 050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | —
050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/10 | 056 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | — | 050 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/27
050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | — | 101 | To ⟦Dr.⟧ Sassoon Khadduri | —
250 | To school | — | 054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | — | 100 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/28
050 | To ⟦Dr.⟧ Sassoon Khadduri | — | 054 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
050 | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | 1952/4/15 | 050 | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | —
— | To ⟦Fouad⟧ Taha | 1952/4/17 | 120 | To school | —
1000 | To school | — | 050 | To ⟦Ibrahim⟧ in ⟦184⟧ | —
054 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | — | 102599 | To ⟦Salman⟧ Baghdadi | 1952/4/27
100108 | To school | — | | |
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Account ⟦illegible⟧
Dirham Fils | Dirham Fils | Date
102 | 599 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ D. 6 | 922 | 106 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ |
| 250 | Mr. Menachem Saleh Sasson by ⟦illegible⟧ | 1 | 000 | Mr. Menachem Saleh Sasson by ⟦illegible⟧ | 25/2/954
| 250 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ David Menachem | | 100 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ | 25/2/954
| 150 | " | | 050 | " |
| 050 | " | | 101 | Mr. Meir Saleh Sasson |
| 050 | Mr. Nasrat Yosef Cohen | | 100 | Mr. Yaakov Ezra |
| 050 | Mr. Meir Cohen | | 052 | Mr. Yosef Yehezkel Cohen |
| 100 | Mr. Yitzhak Shimon Cohen | | 050 | Mr. Avraham H. Avraham | 26/2/954
| 080 | Mr. Sasson A. D. Cohen - - | | 050 | Mr. Salam Cohen |
| 050 | Mr. Naim Sh. Menachem Cohen | | 025 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ Sh. Menachem Cohen |
| 050 | " | | 050 | Mr. Zion Yitzhak Cohen | 25/2/954
| 050 | Mr. Nasrat Yosef Cohen | | 025 | Mr. Sasson Saleh Cohen | 12/2/954
| 104 | Mr. Meir Cohen | | 100 | Mr. Ezra Binyamin | 26/2/954
| 050 | Mr. Yosef Yehezkel Cohen | | 025 | Mr. Avraham H. Avraham |
| 100 | Mr. Avraham H. Avraham | | 052 | Mr. Nasrat Yosef Cohen |
| 100 | Mr. Zion Yitzhak Cohen | | 100 | Mr. ⟦illegible⟧ |
| 112 | Mr. Yitzhak Shimon Cohen | | 050 | Mr. Naim Sh. Menachem Cohen | 12/2/954
| 250 | Mr. Zion H. Nissim | | 950 | Mr. Mordechai Mashali | 17/2/954
| 500 | Mr. Avraham Cohen | | 052 | Mr. Nasrat Yosef Cohen | 10/2/954
| 050 | Mr. Naim Sh. Menachem Cohen | | 250 | Mr. Salim Shimon Cohen |
1 | 000 | Mr. Menachem Saleh Sasson | | 500 | Mr. Yosef Yehezkel Cohen | 18/2/954
| 210 | Mr. Menachem Saleh Sasson | | 100 | Mr. Zion Yitzhak Cohen | 21/2/954
| 100 | Mr. Zion Yitzhak Cohen | | 052 | Mr. Nasrat Yosef Cohen | 21/2/954
112 682 / Account ⟦illegible⟧
17 922 / Mr. ⟦illegible⟧
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Talmud Torah Midrash
Dirhams | Fils | Date | Statement | Fils | Dinar
| | 8 | From previous balance | 112 | 282
250 | | 953/4/2 | From Salim Shu'a | |
050 | - | 953/4/6 | From Sa'ada Yehuda | |
150 | | ⟦-⟧ | From Salim Murad | |
250 | | ⟦-⟧ | From Salim Youssef Sasson | |
050 | - | 953/4/7 | From Salim Murad Meir | |
⟦illegible⟧ | | 953/4/10 | From Naim Sasson Levi | |
⟦illegible⟧ | | 953/4/8 | From Salim Isaac Cohen | |
11 | 3 | | From ⟦illegible⟧ bin Ibrahim | |
674 | 311 | | From ⟦illegible⟧ (for the month of April 953) | |
164 | 97 | 953/4/8 | | |
522 | 17 | | From Salim Murad Meir | |
522 | 17 | | Total | |
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Chevra Kadisha
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Dram Plus | Name | Dram as mentioned | Date
1000 | to the family of Shimon Yitzhak by H. Ezra | 584 | 952/12/21 | 400 | to ⟦illegible⟧
1800 | to the family of ⟦illegible⟧ by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | 952/12/21 | --- | ---
1000 | to Hassan | --- | 952/12/21 | --- | ---
2000 | to the family of ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | 952/12/28 | --- | ---
1500 | to the family of ⟦illegible⟧ by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
500 | Salem Cohen Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
9970 | David Sasson Fund by H. Ezra | --- | --- | --- | ---
1000 | to Meshulam Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
1500 | ⟦illegible⟧ Family Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
15870 | M. Salem ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | 953/1/4 | --- | ---
810 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | 953/1/4 | --- | ---
500 | M. ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | 953/1/11 | --- | ---
250 | Meshulam ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
750 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
1500 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | 953/1/17 | --- | ---
750 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | 953/1/20 | --- | ---
1000 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
250 | to Meshulam Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
100 | to Meshulam Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
1080 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | 953/1/19 | --- | ---
1500 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
200 | to Cohen Fund | --- | --- | --- | ---
500 | to ⟦illegible⟧ Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | --- | --- | ---
1200 | ⟦illegible⟧ Family Fund by ⟦illegible⟧ | --- | 953/1/22 | --- | ---
37053
31564
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Expense Account
dated ⟦...⟧
Pence Amount | Date | Details
69 514 | 952/1/1 | Balance from previous page
⟦...⟧ | 952/1/2 | Shimshon Fund 6 months rent
750 | —"— | J.B. Fund account
200 | —"— | ⟦...⟧ Fund ⟦...⟧
250 | 952/2/2 | Shimshon Fund rent
1010 | 952/2/12 | Abraham Zalka and David Sasson Fund
500 | 952/2/17 | J.B. Fund account
250 | —"— | Shimshon Fund rent
500 | 952/2/18 | J.B. Fund account
75 299 | |
2790 | —"— | ⟦...⟧ Fund ⟦...⟧ 952/2/20
2500 | —"— | Y. Shimshon Fund assistant to the school
500 | 952/3/6 | J.B. Fund account
500 | 952/3/12 |
81 589 | 952/3/20 |
500 | | J.B. Fund account
4940 | —"— | Shimshon Fund against Fadel Abbas
250 | 952/4/2 | Shimshon Fund rent
2948 | —"— | ⟦...⟧ Fund
4500 | 952/4/10 | J.B. Fund account
810 | 952/4/16 | ⟦...⟧ Fund 87
1000 | —"— | Receipt Fund ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
95 137 | | Total expenses and account ⟦...⟧
| | Account balance ⟦...⟧
By
J. B.
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System of the Committee for the Properties of the Israeli Community in Baghdad
Committee Name
Article One - A committee shall be formed to manage the affairs of the properties of the Israeli community in Baghdad under the supervision of the Executive Council, and this committee shall be called (the Committee for the Properties of the Israeli Community in Baghdad); the formation of the committee shall be
in accordance with Article Twenty-Five of the Israeli Community System No. 36 of 1931 and for the purpose of Article
Seven of the Israeli Community Law No. 77 of 1931 and Article 21 of the aforementioned System.
Committee Formation
Article Two - The committee shall be composed of five members appointed by the Executive Council, and half of them shall be reappointed
every two years, with three considered half for the first time and two for the second time, and so on. The renewal of half of the members shall take place
after the election of the Executive Council every two years, and retiring members may be reappointed one or more times.
Upon the election of the Executive Council, the committee shall inform the new council of the retiring members and shall
nominate twice their number for the council to choose from them or others to fill the vacant memberships.
Election of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary
Article Three - The committee shall meet after its appointment or the renewal of half of its members, under the chairmanship of the oldest member.
It shall proceed with the election of a president, vice-president, and secretary, and the election results shall be presented to the Executive Council. There is no objection
to re-electing the president, his deputy, and the secretary more than once.
President's Duties
Article Four - The committee shall be represented by its president, who has the right to sign all correspondence, contracts, and papers
except for bonds and cheques, which must be co-signed by the secretary in accordance with Article (15) of
this System. The secretary may be granted the authority to sign correspondence as decided by the committee from time to time.
Minutes Register
Article Five - The committee's discussions and decisions shall be recorded in a special register by the secretary or whoever is assigned to do so.
This shall be signed by the president and the members who attended that session.
Quorum for Meetings
Article Six - The quorum shall consist of three members, provided that the president or his deputy is present, and decisions shall be made
by a majority of the attendees' opinions, provided that this majority is not less than three.
Committee Meeting
Article Seven - The committee shall meet at times it deems appropriate and whenever necessary. The committee may establish
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Properties Committee
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the rules that it deems appropriate for organizing its meetings and activities and distributing its work among the members.
Absence of Members
- Article Eight - If a member is absent from three consecutive sessions without a legitimate excuse, he shall be considered
resigned and shall be notified thereof, with the Ecclesiastical Council being informed of the same.
Resignation of Members
- Article Nine - Members' resignations shall be submitted to the Ecclesiastical Council for consideration, with a copy thereof
to the Committee for information.
Filling Vacancies
Article Ten - The Ecclesiastical Council shall fill vacancies that occur in the Committee in cases stipulated
in Articles 8 and 9 and otherwise, in cases based on the Committee's nomination for weak number of vacancies, provided that the
Council is free to appoint the nominees or others, and the new member shall complete the remaining term of the member who
he replaced.
Vice President's Functions
- Article Eleven - If the Chairman of the Committee is unable to perform any of the powers and duties assigned
to him under this system for any reason, the Vice President shall act on his behalf.
Sub-Committees
- Article Twelve - The Committee may appoint sub-committees from its members or others to carry out special tasks,
provided that it informs the Ecclesiastical Council thereof.
Committee's Responsibilities
- Article Thirteen - The Committee shall be responsible before the Ecclesiastical Council for carrying out the following matters and shall have the right
to establish the necessary regulations to ensure that.
a - Supervising the management of immovable funds from estates, endowed properties, and exploitable properties
endowed for charitable purposes belonging to the Israelite community in general.
b - Managing endowments for which no administrator can be appointed according to the conditions of their endower.
c - Supervising church properties.
d - Supervising immovable properties and assets belonging to, endowed to, and bequeathed to
the Israelite community and its institutions.
⟦The Ecclesiastical Council⟧
⟦for the Israelite Community in Baghdad⟧
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h. Supervising all necessary renovations for immovable properties, provided that the approval of the Body Corporate is obtained in advance.
i. The committee may submit proposals to the Body Corporate on whatever it deems appropriate for the promotion of
the condition of the aforementioned properties and their optimal exploitation.
j. The committee shall organize a register containing all properties under its supervision and take
the necessary measures to register the unregistered ones in the Tabu Department according to the procedures
and law, provided that all deeds, documents, and records related thereto are kept with
the Committee.
Appointment of Employees
Article Fourteen - The committee has the right to appoint any employees and staff it needs, provided that it is accompanied by
the approval of the Body Corporate.
Depositing and Withdrawing Reserve Funds
Article Fifteen - The committee's reserve funds shall be deposited in one of the banks in the name of the Committee for the Properties of
the Iraqi Jewish Community in Baghdad, and withdrawals shall be made with the signature of the Chairman and Secretary on behalf of the Properties Committee.
Annual Report
Article Sixteen - The committee shall submit a comprehensive annual report to the Body Corporate covering the progress of
work and accounts, supported by adequate statistics, two months before the beginning of the fiscal year
at least.
Attending Committee Meetings
Article Seventeen - Any member of the Body Corporate may attend the committee's meetings without
having the right to participate in voting. The committee may invite anyone it wishes to consult to attend its meetings without
having a vote in the decisions.
Implementation of the System
Article Eighteen - This system shall be implemented from the date of its approval by the Body Corporate.
Temporary Article
The formation of the committee for the purpose of this system is considered the appointment that takes place immediately after its implementation, and then the three people who will be replaced at the end of June 1949 will be appointed by a vote conducted by the Body Corporate.
The term of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary who are elected for the first time in accordance with Article Three
of this system shall end at the end of 1950.
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* Monday 10/20 1927
Tuesday 8/24 927
Schools 12/21 928
Hospital 5/9 1928
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Regarding the purchase of mechanical and electrical tools and other equipment necessary for the school -
The vocational school of Sasson Heskel -
The Building and Administration Committee decided to entrust His Excellency Sasson Heskel with sending requests for these tools and equipment -
After that, bids will be sent for them in agreement with His Excellency the Pasha -
His Excellency the Pasha approved this idea and pointed out that bids should not be sent until His Excellency Sasson Heskel studies the appropriate times -
and prices and the parties from which the committee can buy, and the cheapest and most durable -
In a second matter, the committee discussed the issue of connecting the building to the electrical current and agreeing with the company for that purpose -
Electricity Department
Planting what surrounds
It is agreed that the school's land is vast and planting trees around it will beautify the school's appearance and add beauty -
Accordingly, the school will plant appropriate trees -
for the school before and during construction work
Building the outer fence of the school - Building an outer fence for the school before starting construction work is very necessary to protect the materials -
and tools that will be placed on the site, and to define the school's boundaries and prevent encroachment by neighbors or passersby -
Laying the cornerstone
A wonderful day to appreciate Sasson Heskel and his great works for the community and the country - the cornerstone of the school will be laid -
in a large celebration attended by dignitaries, notables, prominent figures, and government officials in the country -
Headship of the Community
Records and Files Department
The management of the school's records must be accurate and very organized from the beginning - in these records, information is recorded -
about students, teachers, administrators, finances, and everything related to the school, including correspondence and important historical documents -
provided that they are securely preserved
and the technical committees
The school has specialized technical committees that supervise all these artistic and technical works - in these committees, participates -
Engineering Department
The Building and Administration Committee decided to send a periodic report on the progress of work and the progress made in building the school to His Excellency
Sasson Heskel and to the General Assembly of the Community and to the relevant official bodies in the Ministry of Education and Finance -
The committee will also hold regular meetings to discuss any difficulties that may hinder the progress of work and find appropriate solutions for them -
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System of a committee for the property owners of the Israeli community in Baghdad
Committee Name
Article One - A committee shall be formed to manage the affairs of the property owners of the Israeli community in Baghdad under the supervision of
the Spiritual Council. This committee shall be called (the Committee of the Property Owners of the Israeli Community in Baghdad). The
formation of the committee shall be in accordance with Article Twenty-Five of the Israeli Community System No. 36 of
1931 and for the purpose of Article Seven of the Israeli Community Law No. 77 of 1931 and Article
21 of the aforementioned System.
Committee Formation
- Article Two - The committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Spiritual Council, and the appointment of
half of them shall be renewed every two years. The first half shall be considered three, and the second two, and so on.
The renewal of half of the members shall take place after the election of the Spiritual Council every two years. Reappointment of
withdrawn members is permitted once or more than once. Following the election of the Spiritual Council, the committee shall
inform the new council of the withdrawn members and nominate double their number for the council to choose from them
or others to fill the vacant memberships.
Election of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Article Three - The committee shall meet after its appointment or the renewal of half of its members, presided over by
the eldest member, and shall proceed with the election of a president, vice-president, and secretary. The election results shall be presented to
the Spiritual Council. There is no objection to re-electing the president, his deputy, and the secretary more than once.
President's Duties
- Article Four - The committee shall be represented by its president, who has the right to sign all correspondence and contracts
and papers, except for bonds and checks, which must be co-signed by the secretary in accordance with
Article 15 of this system. The secretary may be granted the authority to sign correspondence as
decided by the committee from time to time.
Decisions Register
- Article Five - The committee's discussions and decisions shall be recorded in a special register by the secretary or
whoever is assigned to do so, and signed by the president and the members who attended that session.
Quorum for Sessions
- Article Six - The quorum shall consist of three members, provided that the president or his deputy is present.
Decisions shall be taken by a majority of the attendees' votes, provided that this majority is not less than three.
Committee Meeting
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Article Seven - The Committee shall meet at times it deems appropriate and whenever necessary. The Committee shall
establish the rules it deems suitable for organizing its meetings and work, and for distributing its tasks among members
in the absence of members.
Article Eight - If a member is absent from three consecutive sessions without a legitimate excuse, they shall be considered resigned,
and the Physical Council shall be informed of this.
Resignation of Members
Article Nine - Members' resignations shall be submitted to the Physical Council for consideration, with a copy sent to
the Committee for information.
Filling Vacancies
Article Ten - The Physical Council shall fill vacancies that occur in the Committee in cases mentioned in Articles 8 and 9,
and other cases, based on the Committee's nomination of double the number of vacancies,
provided that the Council is free to appoint the nominated candidates or others. The new member shall complete the remaining term of the member
they replaced.
Duties of the Vice President
Article Eleven - If the Chairman of the Committee is unable to perform any of the powers and duties assigned
to him under this system for any reason, the Vice President shall act on his behalf.
Subcommittees
Article Twelve - The Committee may appoint subcommittees from its members or others to perform special tasks,
provided that the Physical Council is informed of this.
Committee Responsibilities
Article Thirteen - The Committee shall be responsible to the Physical Council for performing the following matters, and it
may establish the necessary regulations to ensure this.
A - Supervision of the administration of immovable property from inheritances, estates, and waqf estates
for charitable purposes belonging to the Israelite community in general.
B - Administration of endowments for which no trustee can be appointed according to the conditions of their founder.
C - Supervision of church properties.
D - Supervision of immovable properties and assets belonging to, endowed for, and bequeathed to the Israelite
community, its properties, and its institutions.
E - Supervision of all necessary constructions for immovable properties, provided that prior approval
from the Physical Council is obtained.
F - The Committee may submit proposals to the Physical Council regarding anything it deems appropriate for promoting
the condition of the aforementioned properties and their best utilization.
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g - The committee shall organize a register containing all the properties under its supervision,
and take the necessary measures to register the unregistered ones in the Tabu Department
according to principles and law, provided that all bonds, documents and records
related thereto are kept by the committee.
Appointment of employees
Article XIV - The committee has the right to appoint the employees and staff it needs, provided that
this is accompanied by the approval of the Spiritual Council.
Deposit and withdrawal of reserve funds
Article XV - Reserve funds of the committee shall be deposited in one of the banks in the name of the Committee for the Properties
of the Israeli Community in Baghdad, and withdrawals shall be made with the signatures of the President and Secretary on behalf of the Properties Committee.
Annual Report
Article XVI - The committee shall submit a comprehensive annual report to the Spiritual Council covering
the progress of work and accounts, supported by adequate statistics, two months before the beginning of the fiscal year
at least.
Attendance at committee meetings
Article XVII - Any member of the Spiritual Council may attend committee meetings without
having the right to participate in voting. The committee may invite anyone it wishes to consult to attend
its meetings without having a vote in the decisions.
Implementation of the system
Article XVIII - This system shall be implemented from the date of its approval by the Spiritual Council.
Temporary Article
The formation of the committee for the purpose of this system shall be considered the appointment that takes place immediately after its implementation, and then the three people who will be replaced at the end of 1949 shall be appointed by ballot conducted by the Spiritual Council.
The term of the President, Vice President and Secretary who are elected for the first time in accordance with Article
3 of this system shall also end at the end of 1949.
⟦line⟧
The Spiritual Council approved this system in its Resolution No. (8) adopted
on November 27, 1947.
President of the Spiritual Council
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Regulation of the Committee for the Property of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Name of the Committee
Article One - A committee shall be formed to manage the affairs of the property of the Jewish community in Baghdad under the supervision of
the Spiritual Council, and this committee shall be called (Committee for the Property of the Jewish Community in Baghdad). The
formation of the committee shall be in accordance with Article Twenty-Five of the Jewish Community System No. 36 of
1931 and for the purpose of Article Seven of the Jewish Community Law No. 77 of 1931 and Article
21 of the aforementioned system.
Formation of the Committee
- Article Two - The committee shall be composed of five members appointed by the Spiritual Council, and half of them shall be reappointed
every two years. Half of the first time shall be considered three, and the second time two, and so on.
The renewal of half of the members shall take place after the election of the Spiritual Council every two years, and withdrawn members may be reappointed
once or more than once. Upon the election of the Spiritual Council, the committee must
inform the new council of the withdrawn members and nominate twice their number for the council to choose from them
or from others to fill the vacant memberships.
Election of the President, Vice-President and Secretary
- Article Three - The committee shall meet after its appointment or the renewal of half of its members, under the presidency of
the eldest member. It shall proceed with the election of a president, vice-president, and secretary, and the result of the election shall be presented to
the Spiritual Council. There is no objection to re-electing the president, his deputy, and the secretary more than once.
Duties of the President
- Article Four - The committee shall be represented by its president, who has the right to sign all correspondence and contracts
and papers, except for bonds and checks, which must be co-signed by the secretary in accordance with
Article 15 of this system. The secretary may be granted the authority to sign correspondence as
decided by the committee from time to time.
Record of Decisions
- Article Five - The discussions and decisions of the committee shall be recorded in a special register by the secretary or
whoever is entrusted with that, and signed by the president and the members who attended that meeting.
Quorum of Meetings
- Article Six - The quorum shall consist of three members, provided that the president or his deputy is present.
Decisions shall be taken by a majority of the votes of those present, provided that this majority is not less than three.
Committee Meeting
(Continued)
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Article Seven - The Committee shall meet at times it deems appropriate and whenever necessary. The Committee
may establish rules it deems suitable for organizing its meetings, work, and distribution of duties among members.
Absence of Members
Article Eight - If a member is absent from three consecutive sessions without a legitimate excuse, they shall be considered to have resigned,
and shall be informed of this, with the General Council being notified accordingly.
Resignation of Members
Article Nine - Resignations of members shall be submitted to the General Council for consideration, with a copy to
the Committee for information.
Filling Vacancies
Article Ten - The General Council shall fill vacancies that occur in the Committee in cases
stipulated in Articles 8 and 9 and other cases, based on the Committee's nomination of twice the number of vacancies,
provided that the Council is free to appoint the nominated candidates or others, and the new member shall complete the remaining term of the member
they replaced.
Duties of the Vice President
Article Eleven - If the Chairman of the Committee is unable to perform any of the powers and duties entrusted
to him under this system for any reason, the Vice President shall deputize for him.
Subcommittees
Article Twelve - The Committee may appoint subcommittees from its members or others to carry out special tasks,
provided that the General Council is informed of this.
Committee Responsibilities
Article Thirteen - The Committee shall be responsible to the General Council for carrying out the following matters and may
establish the necessary regulations to ensure this:
a - Supervising the management of immovable property from estates, built properties, and endowments
for charitable purposes belonging to the Jewish community in general.
b - Managing endowments for which a trustee cannot be appointed according to the conditions of their endower.
c - Supervising church properties.
d - Supervising real estate and immovable properties belonging to, endowed to, and bequeathed to the
Jewish community <del>and its properties</del> and institutions.
e - Supervising all necessary reconstructions of immovable property, provided that the approval of
the General Council is obtained in advance.
f - The Committee may submit proposals to the General Council regarding anything it deems appropriate for promoting
the status of the aforementioned properties and utilizing them in the best possible ways.
(continued)
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Z - The committee organizes a register containing all the properties under its supervision
and takes the necessary measures to register the unregistered ones in the Tabu Department
according to the principles and law, provided that all deeds, documents and records
related thereto are kept by the Committee.
Appointment of staff
- Article Fourteen - The Committee has the right to appoint such employees and staff as it may require, provided that
this is approved by the Spiritual Council.
Deposit and withdrawal of reserve funds
- Article Fifteen - The Committee's reserve funds shall be deposited in a bank in the name of the Jewish Community Property Committee
of Baghdad, and withdrawals shall be made by the signature of the Chairman and Secretary on behalf of the Property Committee.
Annual Report
- Article Sixteen - The Committee shall submit a comprehensive annual report to the Spiritual Council covering
the progress of work and accounts, supported by adequate statistics, two months before the beginning of the financial year
at least.
Attending Committee Meetings
Article Seventeen - Any member of the Spiritual Council may attend the Committee meetings without
having the right to participate in voting. The Committee may invite anyone it wishes to consult to attend
its meetings without having a vote in the decisions.
Implementation of the System
- Article Eighteen - This system shall be implemented from the date of its approval by the Spiritual Council.
Temporary Article
The formation of the Committee for the purpose of this system shall be considered the appointment made immediately after its implementation, and then the
three
persons to be replaced at the end of 1949 shall be appointed by a vote conducted by the Spiritual Council.
The term of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary who are elected for the first time in accordance with Article
Three of this system shall also end at the end of 1949.
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The Spiritual Council approved this system in its decision no. (8) taken
on 27 November 1947.
Chairman of the Spiritual Council
A.
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System of the Committee of Jewish Community Property in Baghdad
Committee Name
Article One - A committee shall be formed to manage the affairs of the Jewish Community Property in Baghdad under the supervision of
the Spiritual Council, and this committee shall be called (Committee of Jewish Community Property in Baghdad). The formation of the committee shall be in accordance with Article twenty-five of the Jewish Community System No. 26 of
1931, and for the purpose of Article Seven of the Jewish Community Law No. 77 of 1931 and Article
21 of the aforementioned system.
Committee Formation
- Article Two - The committee shall be composed of five members appointed by the Spiritual Council, and half of them shall be re-appointed every two years. Half of the first time shall be three, and the second time two, and so on.
The re-appointment of half of the members shall take place after the election of the Spiritual Council every two years, and withdrawing members may be re-appointed once or more. The committee, after the election of the Spiritual Council,
shall inform the new council of the withdrawing members and nominate half of their number for the council to choose from among them or from others to fill the vacant memberships.
Election of the President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Article Three - The committee shall meet after its appointment or the re-appointment of half of its members, presided over by
the oldest member, and proceed to elect a president, vice president, and secretary. The election results shall be presented to
the Spiritual Council, and there is no objection to re-electing the president, his deputy, and the secretary more than once.
President's Duties
- Article Four - The committee shall be represented by its president, who has the right to sign all correspondence, contracts,
and documents, except for bonds and checks, which must be co-signed by the secretary in accordance with
Article 15 of this system. The secretary may be granted the authority to sign correspondence as
determined by the committee from time to time.
Minutes Register
- Article Five - The committee's discussions and decisions shall be recorded in a special register by the secretary or
whoever is assigned to do so, and signed by the president and the members who attended that meeting.
Quorum for Meetings
- Article Six - The quorum shall consist of three members, provided that the president or his deputy is present.
Decisions shall be taken by the majority of the opinions of those present, provided that this majority is not less than three.
Committee Meeting
A. (Continued)
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Article Seven - The committee meets at times it deems appropriate and whenever necessary. The committee
may establish rules it deems appropriate to organize its meetings, work, and distribution of duties among members.
Article Eight - If a member is absent from three consecutive sessions without a legitimate excuse, they are considered resigned,
and the Physical Council shall be informed thereof.
Resignation of members
Article Nine - Members' resignations are submitted to the Physical Council for consideration, with a copy to
the committee for information.
Filling vacancies
Article Ten - The Physical Council fills vacancies that occur in the committee in cases mentioned
in Articles 8 and 9 and other cases, based on the committee's nomination of twice the number of vacancies,
provided that the Council is free to appoint the nominees or others. The new member completes the remaining term of the member
they replaced.
Vice President's duties
Article Eleven - If the committee chairman is unable to perform any of the powers and duties assigned
by virtue of this system for some reason, the vice chairman shall act on their behalf.
Subcommittees
Article Twelve - The committee may appoint subcommittees from its members or others to perform special tasks,
provided that the Physical Council is informed thereof.
Committee Responsibilities
Article Thirteen - The committee is responsible to the Physical Council for carrying out the following matters and may
establish the necessary regulations to ensure that.
A - Supervision of the management of immovable properties from inheritances, endowments, and leased properties endowed
for charitable purposes belonging to the Israelite community in general.
B - Management of endowments for which no trustee can be appointed according to the terms of their endowment.
C - Supervision of church properties.
D - Supervision of properties and immovable assets belonging to, endowed for, and bequeathed to the Israelite
community, its institutes, and establishments.
E - Supervision of all necessary renovations of immovable properties, provided that the approval of the
Physical Council is obtained in advance.
F - The committee may submit proposals to the Physical Council concerning everything it deems appropriate to promote
the condition of the aforementioned properties and their best utilization.
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Z - The committee organizes a register containing all properties under its supervision
and takes the necessary measures to register unregistered ones in the Tabu Department
according to the rules and law, provided that all bonds, documents and records
related thereto are kept with the committee.
Appointment of employees
- Article Fourteen - The committee has the right to appoint such employees and staff as it needs, provided that
this is accompanied by the approval of the Physical Council.
Depositing and withdrawing reserve funds
- Article Fifteen - The committee's reserve funds are deposited in one of the banks in the name of the Jewish Community Properties Committee in Baghdad, and withdrawals are made with the signature of the President and Secretary on behalf of the Properties Committee.
Annual Report
- Article Sixteen - The committee submits a comprehensive annual report to the Physical Council covering
the progress of work and accounts, supported by sufficient statistics, at least two months before the start of the fiscal year.
Attending committee meetings
Article Seventeen - Any member of the Physical Council may attend the committee's meetings without
having the right to participate in voting, and the committee may invite anyone it wishes to consult to attend
its meetings without having a vote in the decisions.
Implementation of the system
- Article Eighteen - This system shall be implemented from the date of its ratification by the Physical Council.
Temporary Article
The formation of the committee for the purpose of this system is considered the appointment that takes place immediately after its implementation, then the three persons who are replaced in late 1949 are appointed by a vote conducted by the Physical Council.
The term of the President, Vice-President and Secretary who are elected for the first time in accordance with Article
Three of this system also ends in late 1949.
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The Physical Council approved this system in its resolution No. (8) adopted
on November 27, 1947.
President of the Physical Council
A.
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/ / 1947
Honorable Gentlemen
Salman Ezra Murkhas
Saleh Heskel Hindi
Saleh Suleiman al-Jabbas
Gourgi Heskel al-Majlisi
Nissim Salman Rabie
Greetings,
In view of the authority granted to the Spiritual Council by the General Council to form a committee under the name
(( Jewish Property Committee in Baghdad )) to manage the affairs of the community's properties, the Council has decided to form
this committee from your honors, given the zeal for the public interest known of you.
Attached you will find a copy of the committee's bylaws for your kind review and to act in accordance with its provisions.
We ask you to please begin your mission, wishing your honors success and prosperity.
Please accept our highest respect
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Vice President
( 6 )
For the construction of the Sassoon Heskell Industrial School in Baghdad, according to the plans and specifications set for it -
Selected bricks of the first class and excellent grade are used in all its walls and foundations.
All mortar used in construction below the damp-proof course will be made of gypsum and ash in a ratio of
3 parts ash and 1 part gypsum
Damp-proof course
The damp-proof course will use a mixture of cement and sand in a ratio of one part cement to two parts sand -
To this mixture, pudlo will be added at a rate of three percent
of the total, and its thickness will be 2 1/2 (two and a half) inches.
The mortar used in construction above the damp-proof course will be made of gypsum and ash in a ratio of one part gypsum to -
three parts fine sand, and the joints between the bricks will be thin, not exceeding 1 1/2 (one and a half)
centimeters in thickness.
The interior plastering of ceilings and walls will be according to the adopted specifications - its first layer will be gypsum -
and the second layer of white gypsum and fine refined borax to ensure a smooth finish and a high degree of whiteness.
The thickness of the plaster will be 2 1/2 (two and a half) centimeters.
Floors, stairs, and shelves
The floors of classrooms, administration, and corridors will be laid with mosaic tiles - its first layer will be cement
and sand with an appropriate thickness, and the second layer will be white cement and colored marble chips with an appropriate thickness as well.
provided that its polishing and grinding are good and of a high degree of perfection.
and artistic polishing.
Ceilings and beams are cast from reinforced concrete according to structural drawings - its first part will be cement -
and sand and gravel.
All columns, beams, ceilings, and stairs are cast from reinforced concrete (concrete) according to the structural drawings.
The mixture and ratio used for casting will be 1:2:4, one part cement, two parts sand, and four parts gravel.
provided that the sand and gravel are washed and clean, and the concrete is well and expertly compacted in its molds.
Reinforcing steel (rebar) will be used for reinforcement according to the structural drawings.
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Note (A): The total estimated quantity of sand and gravel required for the construction of the Sassoon Heskell Industrial School in Baghdad
is 7351 cubic meters and 76 centimeters.
Engineer of Sassoon Heskell Industrial School
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The Jewish Community Council
in Baghdad
No. - ⟦73⟧
Date - 18 / 12 / 1947
Dear Sirs,
Members of the Property Committee
Salman Ezra Sofer
Salih Heskel Hindi
Salih Salman Al-Mohandes
Koji Heskel the Lawyer
Naeem Salman Rabia
After greetings,
I ask you to kindly attend the headquarters of the community presidency at five o'clock
on Thursday evening 18 / 12 / 1947 for consultation with the Council regarding
the work of your committee.
Please accept our respect.
Sincerely,
⟦signature⟧
Vice President
For preservation
Members of the Property Committee
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Names of committee members at present
1 - Salman Ezro Sofer
2 - Saleh Hezekiel Hindi
3 - Saleh Salman Al-Muhandis
4 - Naomi Hezekiel Al-Mohami
5 - Naim Salman Rabie
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Jewish Community Property Committee
No.: 1
Baghdad on: 23 / 12 / 1947
His Excellency, the Esteemed Head of the Physical Council
After greetings,
Reference to your letter No. 69 dated 30 / 11 / 1947 regarding the formation of the
Property Committee.
We kindly inform you that the Committee held its first meeting at the community's headquarters
on Sunday, 22 / 12 / 1947, and proceeded with the election of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary
in accordance with Article Three of the Committee's regulations, and the election results were as follows:
President Mr. Saleh Haskel Hindi
Vice-President Mr. Kurji Haskel, Lawyer
Secretary Mr. Nassim Salman Rabbih
Please accept our highest regards.
⟦signature⟧
President
Physical Council Administration - Baghdad
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date 24 / 12 / 1947
File No. ⟦illegible⟧
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Property Committee
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Committee of Jewish Community Properties
Baghdad
No. 2
Date 23 / 12 / 1947
Jewish Community Administration in Baghdad
No. 85
Date 24 / 12 / 47
File No. ⟦...⟧
His Excellency the President of the Jewish Community
His Eminence the President of the Hevra Kadisha Society
His Eminence the President of the Midrash Committee
His Eminence the President of the Synagogues Committee
His Excellency the President of the Schools Committee
His Excellency the President of the Hospitals Committee
His Excellency the President of the Israeli Cemeteries Society
Mr. President of the Tomchei Torah Society
After greetings
Please provide us with a list of properties and endowments belonging to your institutions, indicating
the nature of the properties, the endowment deeds, and all available documents as soon as possible.
for the purpose of cross-referencing this list with the public property register kept by the Community Administration at the present time so that this committee can commence its work.
The requested list should include the following:
1 - Type of property (whether it is built or unbuilt)
2 - Neighborhood and street
3 - Modern door number
4 - Type of ownership. Is it pure ownership or endowment.
5 - Is it registered in the Tabu department or not.
6 - Details of the endowment deed if the property is not registered in the Tabu.
7 - How the property is currently being utilized.
Please accept our respects
The President
⟦signature⟧
Copy to - His Excellency the Head of the Spiritual Council - for information
c. For safekeeping
Property Committee
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Israeli Property Committee
in Baghdad
Phone number 5452
Number: 3
Date: 18 / 1 / 1948
Subject:
Physical Council Administration - Baghdad
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date 19 / 1 / 1948
File number ⟦illegible⟧
His Eminence the Head of the Hebra Kadisha Society
His Eminence the Head of the Schools Committee
His Eminence the Head of the Churches Committee
His Excellency the Head of the Schools Committee
After greetings,
We confirm our letter numbered (2) and dated 23 / 12 / 1947 regarding providing us with the required information
about the properties belonging to you, hoping for a quick response to our aforementioned letter to enable our committee to carry out
its work as required and with the necessary speed.
Please accept our respects.
The President
Copy to - His Excellency the Head of the Physical Council - for information
To be kept in the file