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קאנון אל נסא
IJA Number: 3521 ·
Language: Judeo-Arabic
This is a book with Jewish laws and rituals for women written in Judeo-Arabic by the famous Baghdadi Rabbi know as the Ben Ish Ḥai. The book is printed in Baghdad, using the letters from the Hebrew press in Livorno (the place of publication is listed as Be-O`[tiyot] Livorno, meaning using the letters of Livorno).
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אקים את יצחק
IJA Number: 2997 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a collection of sermons and writings on Jewish customs and practices for the Sabbath and holidays published in Baghdad.
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ספר מגלות רות איכה ואסתר
IJA Number: 3579 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a commentary on three of the five Megilot: Ruth, Lamentations, and Esther.
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סדר תיקון חצות וסליכות
IJA Number: 3505 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a prayer book in the Baghdadi style for the Jewish Holiday of Seliḥot written by the Ḳabalistic rabbi, Isaac Luria.
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סדר קריאי מועד חלק ראשון
IJA Number: 3564 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is part one of a prayer book printed in Baghdad. It contains prayers for the festival of Hoshanah Raba.
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מסכת שבועות מן תלמוד בבלי
IJA Number: 3627 ·
Language: Aramaic
This is a tractate of the Babylonian Talmud printed in Vilna.
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ספר שיר השירים
IJA Number: 3498 ·
Language: Judeo-Arabic
This is an edition of the biblical book of Song of Songs with a translation in Judeo-Arabic (in the custom of Baghdad) and commentary.
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ספר מי כמוך
IJA Number: 3647 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a liturgical poem read on the sabbath before Purim in the Baghdadi community.
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סדר מנחה וערבית
IJA Number: 3487 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is an afternoon and evening prayer book for Shabbat and weekdays according to the Baghdadi custom.
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[Prayer Book]
IJA Number: 3491 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a prayer book with liturgy for different services. The first few pages are handwritten. There is no publication information.
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Interview Transcript about being Jewish in Iraq
IJA Number: 3478 ·
Language: Arabic
This is likely a transcript from a radio or television interview. The interviewer asks the guest questions about life as a Jew in Iraq and how the Iraqi government treated the Jewish population. The two discuss a number of other topics such as economics and Zionism.
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סדור תפלת ישרים: מנחה וערבית לחול ולשבתות כמנהגי הספרדים בארץ-ישראל ובחוץ-לארץ
IJA Number: 3370 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a prayer book printed in Jerusalem for the Sephardic community living both in Israel and the diaspora. It includes afternoon and evening prayers for Sabbath and regular week days.
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סדר תפלה: כמנהג ק"ק ספרדים
IJA Number: 3374 ·
Language: Judeo-Arabic
This is a prayer book for the Sephardic community. Included are prayers for Sabbath, holidays, and weekday services as well as text in Judeo-Arabic. There is no publication information other than the title.
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Ottoman Bank Pass Book for the Jewish Lay Council
IJA Number: 3373 ·
Language: English
This is a pass book from the Ottoman Bank for the Jewish Lay Council in Baghdad.
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תקון חצות
IJA Number: 3497 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a prayer book for the Jewish Holiday of Seliḥot. There is no publication information.
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ארבעה ועשרים ספרים
IJA Number: 3438 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is part of a volume of the Books of Writings from a series with commentary on the Hebrew Bible in Italian by Simon Calimani. Included here are the books of Daniel and Chronicles.
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תיקון חומשה באב
IJA Number: 3451 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a section of a book that is from the Zohar, a Ḳabalistic book. Included is section of commentaries from the Torah. There is no publication information.
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ספר קריאי מועד
IJA Number: 3412 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is a prayer book for the three pilgrimage festivals. There is no publication information.
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ספר ערוגת הבושם
IJA Number: 3453 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is part of a reprint of an early book of Hebrew grammar. A small shard of glass, possibly from a Tiq in the collection, was found between the pages.
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Correspondence, Mostly Regarding Iranians in Iraq
IJA Number: 3280 ·
Language: Arabic
These are letters regarding the British Occupation of Iraq; some have the English translation of the Arabic. The documents include: correspondence regarding workers in Iraq and Persia (modern day Iran); correspondence between a district governor and the Ministry of Interior’s about the Iranian Vice Consul that had been touring in that district, a letter from the Persian Consul General to the High Commissioner for Iraq regarding the dismissal of the Persian Vice Consul and his replacement; a letter from the General Police Office to the Administration for Travelling, Residency, and Naturalization regarding an Iranian religious scholar's residency status in Iraq; correspondence between Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Ministry of Interior regarding investigating the type of business owned by two Iranian scientists in Iraq and why the Iraqi government wants to shut it down; correspondence between Ministry of Interior and district governors regarding security matters, request to assist some consulates in collecting its fees from individuals.
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Correspondence from British Government; Disputes about Iraq/Iran Border
IJA Number: 3264 ·
Language: Arabic
These documents are from the government of Iraq. Some are from the British occupation of Iraq and include correspondence about police matters including demonstrations around Muslim shrines and anti-Wahhabi political movements and public sentiment. Also included are documents concerning border issues and disputes between Iraq and Iran and include the text from a 1932 temporary agreement between Iraq and Iran.
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Ministry of Interior Memos, Establishment of Printing Presses
IJA Number: 3254 ·
Language: Arabic
These are archival materials from the Iraqi government. Included are memos and documents from the Ministry of Interior regarding new laws concerning the establishment of printing presses; details of the new laws and its justifications are included.
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Correspondence between United Nations and Iraqi Government
IJA Number: 3249 ·
Language: Arabic
These are letters and correspondence from the Iraqi government concerning a United Nations inquiry about alleged human rights violations against suspected Communists.
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חמישי חומשי תורה: במדבר
IJA Number: 3432 ·
Language: Hebrew
This is volume 4 of a 5 volume set of commentaries on the Hebrew Bible. This is commentary on the book of Numbers.
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