Reform (Canada)
On the _______ day of the week, on the _____ day of the month of _______ in the year five thousand seven hundred ______-____, corresponding to the _____ day of the month of ______ in the year two thousand ____-____, here in ________, Canada, the groom, ________ ________ ________, said to the bride, ________ ________ ________, “Be my wife by the consent of the Bet Din of Canada according to the law of Moses and Israel. I will cherish and respect you and work for our mutual sustenance, living with you as your husband.” The bride, ________, said to the groom, ________, “Be my husband by the consent of the Bet Din of Canada according to the law of Moses and Israel. I will cherish and respect you and work for our mutual sustenance, living with you as your wife.” ________ and ________ have promised to establish a Jewish home from this day forth. They have committed themselves to the covenant of marriage written this day between them. The symbolic acquisition by the groom and bride, with regard to everything written above, has been performed. All herein written is valid and binding.
Text Information
Available in Hebrew & English for Bride & Groom couples (no same sex version currently available)
Estimated Word Count:
Hebrew: 175 words
English: 210 words
Size Recommendation:
Hebrew & English: Medium
Hebrew Only or English Only: Small
Who signs this ketubah?
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.
Can the wording of this text be changed?
Couples getting married in Canada by a Reform rabbi may not be able to change this text (check with your rabbi for their requirements). Other couples may change the text.
If you are changing this text, please use ALL CAPS on the changes so that they can be easily incorporated into Hebrew. Email your version of the text to ginny@ketubah-arts.com.
What information do I need to order this text?
Secular wedding date and time
City & State of wedding location
Full names for the couple in English
Hebrew names for the couple (see What is a Hebrew Name?)
First and 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.
