Hand in Hand

Anniversary Ketubah Text 1

Close-up of elderly hands holding and comfortingly grasping the hand of a middle-aged person, showing care and connection.

This ketubah stands as witness to our history together of ______ years. 

With joy, we remember the day we married _________ [Hebrew date] which corresponds to _______ [secular date]. On that day we, __________________________ and __________________________, stood as __________ and __________ beginning our married life together.

We have endeavored to live with integrity, honoring and respecting each other and faithfully upholding our wedding vows. Our efforts have deepened our love and our trust in each other as we each continue to learn and grow. Our flaws and mistakes have taught us humility and to appreciate imperfection. Compassion, courtesy, and kindness have led us through life's difficulties and sweetened each celebration. 

[Our beloved child/ren, ___________________________, bring us closer and strengthen our bond. As parents, we learned patience and saw the world through new eyes. As grandparents, we experience a sweet joy in seeing fleeting glimpses of our loved ones pass over the faces of our grandchildren ______________________________ as they begin the journey to becoming their distinct selves.]

Our home is our shelter from the storm. In it we celebrate and work, love and comfort, rest and play. We fill it with friends and family. Our celebrations of the Jewish holidays add richness and meaning to our family gatherings. 

We have shared our lives, traveling side by side as we explored our different paths, enjoying our individuality while relying on our partnership. Although we have had many adventures together, new adventures still await. We don’t know where life will take us next, but we can’t wait to see it hand in hand.

If you would like to include names of children and/or grandchildren, please provide them in Special Instructions in the text selection form. That paragraph is optional so it may be used or not as best suits you.

Available in Hebrew & English for all couples only at ketubah-arts

  • 280 words in English and 210 words in Hebrew

    Language Options:

    • Hebrew & English

    • English Only

    • Hebrew Only

    Size Recommendations
    Hebrew & English: Medium or Small
    Hebrew Only or English Only: Small or Extra Small

  • Couples celebrating a significant anniversary.

    In Hebrew & English:
    Progressive, Reform, LGBTQ+, and Interfaith couples

    In English:

    • Orthodox and Conservative Couples may choose this text as an additional English text in place of a translation of their traditional text.

    • Interfaith couples (or anyone who doesn’t want a Hebrew ketubah text)

  • Couples may change the wording of this text by changing words, deleting anything, using sections from other Ketubah Arts’ texts, or adding a few words.

    • The couple

    • Witnesses (two is traditional but more may be added)

    • Officiant (multiple officiants may sign and line labels are customizable)

    Signature line labels and number of lines may be customized to suit the couple’s preferences. This text may be prepared with signatures or without.

  • Wedding Details

    • Secular wedding date and time

    • City & State (and country, if outside the USA) of wedding location

    Names for the Couple

    • Full names for the couple in English, as you want them to appear

    • Hebrew names (see What is a Hebrew Name?)
      - if not using a Hebrew name, decide whether you prefer secular names phonetically in Hebrew or the traditional Hebrew format (Name ben/bat Parent and Parent)

    Parents’ names in English

    • First & Last Names for parents in English, if including them

    How do I give you my information?

    A Ketubah Text Order Form will pop up when you add a ketubah to your shopping cart.

  • Yes! See a sample set of proofs.

Want to use HAND IN HAND ANNIVERSARY for calligraphy or graphic design?
Want to use HAND IN HAND ANNIVERSARY for calligraphy or graphic design?
from $25.00

This product is for the text only — it does not include a formatted ketubah, printed artwork, or any physical product.

Option 1: Leave Blank — $25
Access to our proprietary ketubah texts in Hebrew and English. Mixing and matching is OK. You fill in the text yourself (or have someone else do it). Includes:

  • Order Summary form to gather all the information needed to complete your ketubah text

  • Hebrew and English text pages with footnotes for each blank, plus instructions for filling them in

  • Downloadable RTF files for each language via on-page buttons

Option 2: With Names & Dates — $75
Access to our proprietary ketubah texts in Hebrew and English. Mixing and matching is OK. The text is prepared and ready to be dropped into formatting. Includes:

  • Order Summary page with your information organized and color-coded for easy proofreading

  • Hebrew and English text pages professionally filled out with your details, also color-coded for proofreading

  • Standard text customizations (the same ones included with any ketubah order)

  • Downloadable RTF files for each language via on-page buttons

⚠ TEXT ONLY — Not a formatted or printed ketubah.
For formatted ketubah texts available in print or digital formats, see DIY Ketubah.

text only ketubah available as DIY Ketubah number 11 in Hebrew and English

Looking for a Text Only Ketubah?

Whether you’re a professional artist, an aspiring creator, or a couple seeking an elegant option that fits your budget, our DIY Ketubahs combine professional quality with creative freedom.

Choose your template, font, and color, and we’ll prepare a beautifully formatted Text Only Ketubah, ready for artwork or for use, simple and timeless.

Available printed on paper or canvas, or as a digital file for you to print yourself.

Prices start at $175.

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