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Ketubah, Ketubot, Ketuba, Katubah, Katuba, no matter how you spell it, this is your Jewish Marriage contract. Ketubot are offered in several types of texts; Orthodox texts, Conservative texts, Reform texts, Interfaith texts, Gender Neutral texts, Anniversary texts, Nondenominational texts, Humanists tests, and even Create Your Own texts.
The following are brief descriptions of texts for Jewish weddings. Please remember that all artists use their own versions and you need to read carefully the texts that they offer for each Ketubah to make sure that you are choosing what is most appropriate for you.
Orthodox Text- The Traditional Aramaic or Orthodox text is a legal document written for the bride's protection and describes the financial obligations of the groom in the marriage and in the event of divorce or death. The English is rarely a translation, but a more modern verbiage describing their union.
Conservative Text- The Conservative text is identical to the Orthodox version but has added the Lieberman Clause at the end of the Aramaic stating that the groom promises to give the bride a "Get" or divorce should she ask for one. Professor Saul Lieberman of the Theological Seminary put this Conservative modification forth in 1953. His concern at that point was that a Ketubah should be a viable legal document in American as well as Jewish courts. Supported by the Rabbinical Assembly (the professional association for Conservative rabbis) a Ketubah with the Lieberman Clause is generally the preferred document among Conservative rabbis today.
Reform, Modern, Egalitarian Text- Reform, also called Modern or Egalitarian texts are written in Modern Hebrew and English and are usually egalitarian in nature. These texts usually talk about friendship, partnership and going through life together.
Interfaith Text- These texts are designed for interfaith couples and usually talk about building a home that will be respective of different heritages.
Anniversary Text- This is a great way to honor parents, grandparents or your special loved one with an Anniversary text. These texts usually talk about a life that has been shared and honors years of happiness.
Gender Neutral Text- These texts are written in Modern Hebrew and English and are gender neutral which works for homosexual couples or commitment vows/ Personalization: By having the artists fill in the names and dates in Hebrew and English, you will enjoy how
Secular Humanistic Text- This text is required by the Association of Humanistic Rabbis and the Leadership Conference of Secular and Humanistic Jews. There are two versions of the text: One is English only while the other is mostly English with a Hebrew Header. The Hebrew is a direct translation of the English text. Both texts are suitable for a marriage in which one of the partners in not Jewish.
Sephardic Text- The Sephardic text is the text required by most wedding officiates who are affiliated with the Sephardic movement. Those who belong to the Sephardic movement follow the customs of Spanish and Mediterranean Jewry. This text is based on wording from the Talmud Yerushalmi and is thus, written entirely in Aramaic. The text does not include an English portion.
Commitment Vows Text- Commitment Vows texts are written in Modern Hebrew and English. Each artist has written his or her own Commitment Vows text, so there is a fairly large degree of variation in the wording that appears on different Ketubah designs. In all cases, the English text is an exact translation of the Hebrew. Commitment Vows texts are also gender neutral and thus, are suitable for same-sex marriages or commitment ceremonies.
Blank- If you choose to write your own text or have some favorite wording, this could be the best option for you. You can order the artwork/Ketubah that you love, but you will order it blank. You can have your own calligrapher write your text or you can contact us for further pricing for a custom text. All artists have different pricing and will require you to have your text written so we can submit it to the artist and they can determine the fees. Please check out extra Custom Text pricing or contact for any questions you may have.
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