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.
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.
