Reform 2
This text is slightly different from the Reform 1 - it’s an earlier version, so it’s very similar with a few small changes.
This ketubah witnesses before God and all those present that on the ______ day of the month of ______ in the year _____, which corresponds to _______ __, ____, [the bride/kallah/groom/hatan/beloved,] ____________ (name 1), [son/daughter/child of _______ and ________ _______] and [the bride/kallah/groom/hatan/beloved,] ____________ (name 2), [son/daughter/child 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 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.
Text Information
Available for all couples
Available only at Ketubah-Arts
Estimated Word Count:
Hebrew: 210 words
English: 360 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.
Email your customized text to ginny@ketubah-arts.com
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
Helpful Hints:
Most ketubah designs will be satisfyingly legible with this text in Hebrew and English, even at the small sizes.
Hebrew names appear in the Hebrew text and secular names are used in the English text, unless otherwise requested. If you like, you can have your Hebrew names written phonetically in English in place of your secular names or alongside them.
Purchase the rights to any of the proprietary texts for a one-time use.
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.
