Reform 1

This ketubah witnesses before God, family, and friends that on the ____ day of the month ____ in the year five thousand seven hundred and ______-_____, corresponding to ______(day of the week), the ____ day of _______ in the year two thousand and ________, the _________, _________ _________ _________, daughter/son of _________ and _________ _________, and the _________, _________ _________ _________, daughter/son of _________ and _________ _________, stood under the chuppah in _________ to enter the holy covenant of marriage. With love and reverence, they declared: “With these rings, we consecrate ourselves in marriage according to the traditions of Moses and Israel. We promise to be equal partners, loving friends, and supportive companions. We value in each other and ourselves qualities of compassion and forgiveness, understanding and wisdom. Our love will provide us with the strength to be ourselves while cherishing the beauty of our differences. We promise to share in each other’s dreams while not forgetting our own. Because we cherish the closeness that allows us to express our innermost thoughts and feelings, we promise to give one another respect and trust. We promise to support and comfort each other in times of sorrow and to share our joys and triumphs. Our home is a place where all are welcome, and we fill it with laughter and play, understanding and trust, creativity and imagination, friendship and community, companionship and love. With our family and in our home, we will celebrate Jewish holidays, honor the traditions of Judaism, and devote ourselves to learning, charity, and acts of kindness.” _________ and _________ then together declared before God and all present that they have signed their names to this ketubah of their own free will without reservation or restraint and they intend to be bound by this holy covenant.

Text Information

Available for all couples in Hebrew & English
Available only at Ketubah-Arts

Estimated Word Count:
Hebrew: 190 words
English: 310 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 may change the wording of this text by deleting anything, using sections from other Ketubah Arts’ texts, or adding a few words.
If the text ends up feeling like a completely custom text, couples may be referred to an independent translator to translate to Hebrew.
If you are changing this text, please use ALL CAPS on the changes so that they can be easily incorporated.

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.

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Whether you are a couple who found just the right words here and just the right art somewhere else or an artist who wants to make a ketubah for friends, you've come to the right place.

What you get:
Your chosen text in Hebrew & English
Plain or Rich Text Format so that you may format or copy it as you like.
Your text will be placed in a dropbox folder in several formats and a link will be sent via email in 1-2 business days.

Purchase 'Add Names & Dates' to have your text completed with the right information and/or to customize the text in Hebrew & English.

***Please note that this is not a formatted ketubah!!!***
For formatted Ketubah Texts see DIY Ketubah, available in print and digital formats.

Helpful Hints

  • Most ketubah designs will be satisfyingly legible with this text in Hebrew and English, even at the small sizes (make sure to note size recommendations in the individual designs since some designs have a smaller text area).

  • Hebrew names appear in the Hebrew text and English names are used in the English text, unless otherwise requested. If you like, you can have your Hebrew names written phonetically in English.

  • See the order form to choose a custom quote to make your ketubah more personal.

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