Dwelling of Peace
English Companion Wording for the Orthodox Ketubah, appears in a visually separate section from the Traditional Aramaic Ketubah text and signatures
On the _____ day of the month _____ in the year five thousand seven hundred and _____, corresponding to the _____ day of the month _____ in the year two thousand and _____, in __________, with joy and reverence, the groom, __________________, son of __________________ and __________________, and the bride, __________________, daughter of __________________ and __________________, said the words and performed the actions established by our Sages of blessed memory to begin their marriage in accordance with Jewish law and tradition.
May their home be a dwelling of peace, a place of warmth, learning, and generosity, where laughter and compassion abide, where guests are welcomed, and where the light of Torah shines brightly. May they hear the laughter of children in their home and teach them the ways of tzedakah and ma’asim tovim. May they find strength in one another, comfort in times of challenge, and delight in all the blessings life brings.
May they know the joy of fulfilling the mitzvot, and may they be blessed with gladness and song, joy and peace, all the days of their life together.
(signatures of the bride and groom, and their officiant may appear here or be omitted)
Available only at Ketubah-Arts
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175 words in English
Size Recommendations
When added to an Orthodox ketubah, choose a medium sized ketubah -
For couples who want to affirm their intention to have a home centered on Jewish values.
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With rabbi approval, couples may change the wording of this text.
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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
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. Select Orthodox for your Hebrew text and Stars for your English text.
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Yes! See a sample set of proofs.
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.
