Secular

This version of the Reform 1 Ketubah Text removes any references to God or holiness

This ketubah witnesses before family and friends, that on _____ day of the week, the ____ day of the month____ in the year five thousand seven hundred and _________ on the Jewish calendar, corresponding to the _____ day of ______ in the year two thousand and ___, the [groom/bride/beloved], ________, [the son/daughter/child of ________,] and the [groom/bride/beloved], ____________, [the son/daughter/of the family ________,] stood under the chuppah in __________ to celebrate their wedding ceremony. They declared: "With these rings, we pledge 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 and honor the traditions of Judaism and devote ourselves to learning, charity, and acts of kindness." ________ and _________ then together declared before 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 these promises so long as they shall live.

Helpful Hints:

• For couples who prefer no statement of Jewish participation, the Interfaith Secular Text is similar to this one but has no religious commitment.

• Many ketubah designs have a quote that can be chosen, most of which are not specifically religious, but are either from the bible or Jewish tradition. If you prefer, you may skip it or add a custom quote from any source.