About Interfaith Ketubot

The interfaith ketubah is a nonjudgemental approach to Jewish tradition for those marrying when one partner is not Jewish, and who want both of their histories and backgrounds represented in their future family. It includes contemporary values of romance, love, friendship, and respect for each other’s individuality and traditions. The text is available in 'Hebrew and English' or 'English only.'

Interfaith Ketubah

This ketubah witnesses before God, family, and friends, that on the on the ___day of the week, the ___ day of the month _____ in the year 57 ___, corresponding to (secular calendar date) in the city of ____ that ___, (son of/from the family) _____, and _____, (daughter of/from the family) _____ said to each other: “With these rings we unite our hearts in tenderness and devotion."

We will honor and respect each other, extending that respect to all that makes us who we are. We will support, protect, and encourage each other as we create a loving home filled with hope and courage. As we share our lives, we promise to learn about each other’s heritage and pass the best of all that we are to our children. We promise not to lose sight of each other’s right to belief and faith and also the right not to agree with each other about everything. Most of all, we agree to meet each conflict with consideration and kindness.

We promise to be equal partners, loving friends, and supportive companions throughout our lives. We promise to share in each other’s aspirations while not losing sight of our own. We will protect the closeness that allows us to share our innermost thoughts and feelings. 
We promise to talk and to listen; to honor, respect, and appreciate one another. We promise to be honest and open while still being kind and considerate; to support each other through life’s challenges; to comfort one another through life’s sorrows; to share with one another life’s joys.

We will fill our home with friends and family, laughter, empathy, faith, imagination, trust, friendship, companionship, and love. Together, we will be a family and provide for our emotional and physical needs. If we have children, we will teach our family courtesy and compassion and we will be role models for the values we teach our children.

They have declared before God and everyone that they have signed their names to this ketubah of their own free will without reservation or restraint and that they intend to be bound by this holy covenant. This is valid and binding.

Witness______________________ Witness______________________

Bride______________________ Groom______________________

Rabbi______________________