Reform 2 Ketubah Text
This ketubah affirms before God and all those present that on the ______ day of the month of ______ in the year _____, which corresponds to _______ __, ____, ______ ______ ______ 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 throughout our lives. We value in each other and ourselves the 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, trust, and support throughout our lives together. We promise to support and comfort each other in times of sorrow and to share our joys and triumphs. We will create a home where all are welcome, and fill it with laughter, empathy, faith, imagination, trust, friendship, 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 loving kindness. If we have children in our new family, we will teach them courtesy and compassion and we will live the values we teach them.
_____ 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.
Available in Hebrew & English for all couples only at ketubah-arts
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350 words in English and 220 words in Hebrew
Language Options:
Hebrew & English
English Only (as a stand alone text or as an addition to a traditional text in Hebrew or Aramaic)
Hebrew Only
Size Recommendations
Hebrew & English: Medium
Hebrew Only or English Only: Small -
Designed for couples of all backgrounds who are comfortable with mainstream Reform Judaism and want to include a commitment to raise their future children in a Jewish household.
In Hebrew & English:
Progressive, Reform, LGBTQ+, and Interfaith couplesIn 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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Yes! See a sample set of proofs.
