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Personal letter from Jerusalem – February 6 1953CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 118) – in Judeo-Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 57). MCD.

Announcement from a kosher butcher under the management of Alshomir Rafle Dāūd advertising the sale of kosher meats in bulk – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 119) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 48). MCD.

Religious commentary and exegesis – undated – Bassatine Cemetery – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 12) – in Hebrew. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 40). MCD.

Letter promoting the ancient learnings of the age of the first prophets – 1952CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 120) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 41). MCD.

Religious topics addressing the lives of some Jewish religious figures – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 121) – Hebrew in rashi script. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 47). MCD.

Announcement calling for enrollment in the Cicurel Industrial School in which the studies have begun since 7 September 1956 – 14 September 1956 – Museum of Islamic Art – (numer 122) – Arabic-language. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa. ed. Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza). MCD.

Religious prayers and pardons – undated – Bassatine Cemetery – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 123) – in Hebrew. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 47). MCD.

Statement to the youth of the Jewish community in Cairo explaining the vices of its members, their selfishness, and that the interests of the community are in danger – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 123) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 60). MCD.

Report from the Grand Rabbinate of Cairo naming the butchers intended for the slaughter of poultry in the 5714AM, and an announcement of the schedule for the slaughter of poultry for the new year and the name of the kosher wine (religiously fit) – September 9 1953CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 124) – in Arabic.

Statement on a prayer designated for "prayers of the rabbi in Arabic" – undated – Bassatine Cemetery – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 125) – in Hebrew. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 39). MCD.

Announcement of the commemoration of the death of Rabbi Yaʿacov Abu Haṣīra in Damanhur, urging the visitors to maintain order – 3 December 1961 – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 126) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 47). Following his death, the tomb of Rabbi Yaʿaqov Abuhatzeira (1806-1880CE) became a yearly pilgrimage site on the 19th of Tevet. MCD.

Personal letter – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 127) – Judaeo-Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 58). MCD.

Advertisement of commercial stores in the Jewish quarter in al-Mūskī (Cairo) – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 128) – in Arabic and French. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 67). MCD.

Announcement by the anonymous charity society for approaching the "five millieme" project in supporting poor women in marital costs – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 129) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 51). Given the mention of the millieme this fragment likely dates post-1916CE. MCD.

Reconciliation agreement between two Jewish spouses – 1880CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 13) – in Judaeo-Arabic in rashi script. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 51). MCD.

Measures for the founding of a Jewish association in Egypt as a branch of the overarching association by the name of Kinisat Israel, and they present the establishment of a high court in Jerusalem, and the foundation of yeshiva in Jerusalem, and material assistance in the repatriation of the Jews in Palestine – year 5613 from the Creation [1852/53CE] – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 130) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 33). MCD.

Group letter occasionally explaining commercial conditions – 1923CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 131) – in Arabic. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 61). MCD.

Remainder of a letter on the lower right side of the page, and accounts on the lower left portion – undated – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 132) – in Hebrew with Hebrew numerals. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 57). MCD.

Receipt from the association of the Ashkenazi Jews in Cairo in the amount of one hunded qirsh – December 3 1950CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 133) – in French. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 69). MCD.

Letter dated on Monday June 15 1953CE from a person to al-maʿallim "Nanafafa" expressing his happiness in sending him a letter informing him that he is in good health and happy in his work, and expresses thanks to God – June 15 1953CE – Museum of Islamic Art – (number 134) – in Yiddish. (information from Ḥassanein Muḥammad Rabīʿa, ed., Dalīl Wathā'iq al-Janīza al-Jadīda / Catalogue of the Documents of the New Geniza, 50). MCD.