About Lesbian Ketubot

All of my other texts are available for Lesbian/same-sex couples wishing to find a ketubah text 'right' for their marriage or anniversary. In place of 'groom,' 'bride' will be substituted, likewise 'wife' in place of 'husband.' Obviously, this changes some grammar and word choices also. When ordering a print, please note which of the texts you would like in special instructions.

Each bride affirms a mutual commitment. It acknowledges a marriage not sanctioned by all current law by adding the intent to hold property in common and to give each other power of attorney (not legally binding so see your lawyer too).
 As I have only done one lesbian ketubah, this text is under construction. Suggestions welcome (help re-writing this text will earn a discount on a custom ketubah).

Lesbian Ketubah

This ketubah witnesses that 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 _____ and ______ said to each other: “Be my companion according to the tradition of Moses and Israel."

Your family will be my family and mine yours. We promise to love, honor, and cherish each other. We will protect and support one another, and faithfully care for our needs as a family and as individuals, as required by Jewish tradition. We promise to work to reform the laws of our country so that our marriage, and the marriages of others who come after us, will be recognized by law, not just our community, friends, and families.

________ and _______ also agree that they will give each other power of attorney and all property will be held in common. 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.

"Where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried." - Book of Ruth

Witness______________________ Witness______________________

Bride______________________ Bride______________________

Rabbi______________________