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She'erit Ha-Pleita. 5 Documents of a Jewish Couple Juskiewicz for emigration from Poland to Israel, 1949-1950, in Polish - She'erit Ha-Pleita. 5 Documents of a Jewish Couple Juskiewicz for emigration from Poland to Israel, 1949-1950, in Polish This is a set of Polish official documents from late 1949 – early 1950, related to the departure to Israel. 1. Certificates (Zaswiadczenie) from: Embassy of the State of Israel in Warsaw (Consular Section) Issued on January 12, 1950 In the names of: Eugenia Juskiewicz and Benon Juskiewicz Confirm that they: have submitted documents (identity card) for departure to Israel are completing visa formalities Size: 15 x 21 cm. (5.9 x 8.2 inches) 2. This is a personal petition (Podanie) from: Eugenia Juskiewicz (Lodz, ul. Prochnika 9) Content: She writes to the Ministry of Culture and Art Informs that: plays the piano well, has talent and success in music Request: permission to take the piano out of the country when leaving for Israel Reason: does not want to interrupt her studies and development A very characteristic document of the era – the removal of personal belongings required separate permission. This is an official certificate from the administration: Confirms that: the piano belongs to Evgenia Yuskewich, was used by her personally Date: December 5, 1949 Contains stamps and signatures This was necessary for customs—to prove that the item was personal and not for sale. Size: 30 x 21 cm. (11.8 x 8.2 inches) This is a complete set of documents for emigration from Poland to Israel (1949–1950): 1. Certificates from the Israeli consulate 2. Personal statement 3. Confirmation of ownership of property This was the period of mass Jewish emigration from Poland to Israel after the war Every item (even a piano!) required official permission. Condition: age and use wear, stains, tears.